KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The government is targeting the number of air passengers to reach 87.8 million or 80.6 per cent this year compared to the number recorded in 2019, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Malaysia should develop its own economic strategy, rather than relying on plans from other countries, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Liew Chin Tong in Parliament today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The latest development with regard to the government's intention to eradicate extreme poverty in 2023 is expected to be among the topics of interest in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The Malaysian Media Council Bill, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament in March next year, will, among others, include a grievance mechanism to enable any party to lodge complaints to the council on their dissatisfaction towards any news, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) has identified five primary perspectives for developing an ecosystem of advanced materials technology, which includes rare earth elements (REEs), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 —The issue of unsold property and the continued development of Kuala Lumpur are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The flexible ringgit exchange rate plays an important role in reducing the impact of external shocks on domestic economic activity, said the Finance Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has implemented a two-year moratorium, beginning August 15, 2023, to allow for reassessments to address the challenges faced by the local iron and steel industry and update the industry’s direction in line with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The police are ready to conduct an investigation into reports of alleged elements of bribes and threats, related to the support expressed by several Perikatan Nasional MP for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The government will not act arbitrarily against any party, and all actions will be taken in accordance with existing laws, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The number of police reports related to alleged enticement, bribes and threats linked to support expressed by several opposition MPs for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are among the issues to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The Rural and Regional Development Ministry will implement the Pre-Tahfiz Kindergarten Programme in 10,843 kindergartens of the Community Development Department (Kemas) to empower children with al-Quran education.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The Malaysian Parliament today launched the collection of donations for the Palestinian Humanitarian Fund to help alleviate the burden and suffering of Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The government has allocated RM40 million to implement the Price Standardisation programme and RM225 million for the Essential Goods Distribution Programme, LPG and Community Drumming for next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The government is developing a new action plan for Bumiputera as it re-examines the implementation approach in such programmes involving the group, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is trying to control the increase in the cost of performing the haj by signing long-term contract agreements involving services in Saudi Arabia, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — A total of 924 applications for sentence reviews for convicts serving mandatory death sentences and life imprisonment were submitted to the courts as of Oct 31.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Public Service Department (JPA) will continue sponsoring students to pursue studies in medicine as long as there is a need for medical professionals in the country's healthcare service.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry plans to make the Langkawi International Space Forum (LISF) an annual event following the positive impact of its inaugural edition in May, said its deputy minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The government’s tackling of leakages in public funds, highlighted in the 2020 and 2021 Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN), and strengthening the rights and position of Syariah courts are among the issues that will be discussed in Parliament today.