KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is focusing on strengthening national food security in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) through various initiatives touching on a more sustainable and resilient agrofood production, as well as the supply and distribution chain.

The monitoring and evaluation of performance will be improved through specific key performance indicators and macroeconomic indicators.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Governance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) will be strengthened through the establishment of a dedicated TVET Commission to regulate TVET institutions and monitor strategies and initiatives under the National TVET Policy.

KOTA KINABALU, July 31 — Istana Seri Kinabalu has strongly denied viral social media allegations claiming that a member of the family of Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman is linked to the recent death of a Form One student at a school in Papar.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) focuses on developing a high-income and sustainable tourism sector by establishing special investment tourism zones, preserving tourism assets, and harnessing the country’s rich art, culture, and heritage.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has set a target to place Malaysia in the ninth position on the Global Peace Index (GPI) by 2030, as outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A new and more comprehensive project management mechanism will be introduced to facilitate more strategic and effective planning and implementation of development projects.

PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — The Environment Department (DOE) recorded 536,709.04 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste or e-waste processed by licensed premises from January 2021 to June 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has outlined two key strategies to strengthen disaster management by enhancing the efficiency of governance, planning, and coordination of disaster mitigation efforts and improving the preparedness of security agencies in disaster response.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A halal commission will be established, a sole entity responsible for halal governance and development, coordinating and facilitating industry needs while promoting investment.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has set a target of delivering one million affordable homes by 2035 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this will be done through a nationwide housing initiative involving Federal, state,...

By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is considering making preschool compulsory for children aged five and above to enhance the country’s education system. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Putrajaya is also...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will expand its “pro-health” tax regime, which currently applies only to sugar, to include tobacco, vape or e-cigarettes, and alcohol products to curb non-communicable diseases and promote healthier living.  Speaking in Parliament during...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will continue enhancing the public transport system and road network nationwide under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) via a range of initiatives, including new infrastructure projects, upgrading existing routes, and providing public travel subsidies.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has made it mandatory for contract medical officers appointed to permanent positions to select at least one placement option in Sabah or Sarawak through the e-Placement 2.0 system, to address the uneven distribution of healthcare personnel between Peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states.

PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — Malaysia’s ageing trend continues, with 12 states now categorised as ageing, according to the Current Population Estimates Malaysia 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has assured enhanced Orang Asli rights through amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will continue to progress as a developed nation based on its definition and values, embracing a free market system, becoming a top global investment destination, and leading the regional market by 2040.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia has called on all nations to urgently recognise the State of Palestine and support its full membership in the United Nations (UN), stressing at a landmark UN meeting on Palestine that such recognition is vital to safeguarding the two-state solution.