SEREMBAN, Oct 9 — Negeri Sembilan is on standby to face the monsoon season, which is forecast to occur next month, following the earlier-than-expected northeast monsoon (MTL) transition phase.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — The public is urged to stay vigilant and prepare for potential flooding, as the northeast monsoon (MTL) is anticipated to arrive earlier this year, possibly starting in the fourth week of October.

SEPANG, Oct 7 — The government is optimistic that China will increase the number of participants in the Malaysia-China Youth TVET Training Programme (MCYTT) next year, based on the good relationship between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s top leaders.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — Universiti Selangor (Unisel) has been recognised for its listing in the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN).

KOTA TINGGI, Oct 4 — The Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) has identified 4,619 flood hotspots nationwide as part of preparations for the northeast monsoon this year.

KOTA TINGGI, Oct 3 — Overall losses due to flooding across the country were successfully reduced to RM755 million last year, compared with RM1.03 billion in 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The government will introduce a national disaster risk management policy as a preparatory step to face the monsoon transition phase, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — A cybersecurity academy, coordinated by CyberSecurity Malaysia, will be established to address the urgent needs of semiconductor and electronics companies.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 19 — The government is considering additional funds to facilitate the repatriation of important historical artefacts and documents held abroad, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 19 — The government will consider long-term efforts for the care of trees, especially older ones, without relying solely on cutting them down, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Cabinet meeting today has agreed to maintain the existing policy regarding applications for the Malaysia Halal Certification (SPHM), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

SERDANG, Sept 18 — The Cabinet meeting today focused on the welfare, training, future prospects, and religious education of the children and teenagers rescued from charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia and Tajikistan will continue to enhance bilateral relations, especially in the economic sector, education, and culture.

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 16 — The Education Ministry (MOE) sees the matter raised by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi about the national education policy in a positive light.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along with other Cabinet members, today extended Malaysia Day greetings with a reminder to the people to preserve the country’s peace, harmony and prosperity.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for a revamp of the national education policy.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 — The government is open to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Opposition Allocation being renegotiated, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — The Cabinet approved in principle the recognition of the levels 6, 7 and 8 Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree during a meeting two weeks ago.

SHANGHAI, Sept 12 — Any decision on the proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all restaurants and food operators is under the jurisdiction of the Conference of Rulers, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.