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Five Taiping wardens in dock tomorrow after January 2025 incident left inmates hurt, one dead
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Five Taiping Prison wardens will face charges tomorrow over injuries sustained by three inmates in an incident that also led to a death in January […]
Can one person build the next startup? Penang launches AI incubator for solo founders
GEORGE TOWN, July 2 — Penang today launched an AI-powered one-person company incubator programme under Digital Penang to nurture solo creative technopreneurs. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil […]
Flexi Parking and Smart Selangor Parking apps back online after cyberattack, but some users flag missing credit
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — If you are a user of the Flexi Parking or Smart Selangor Parking apps, you can start using them to pay for parking again, as services […]
No one-size-fits-all approach to school safety, says education minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will assess incidents involving student safety in schools individually, as each situation is different, said its minister Fadhlina Sidek. She […]
Anwar says Malaysia must put its own house in order before changing the world
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s foremost responsibility is to strengthen governance at home, stressing that meaningful contributions to global affairs must begin […]
Existing Tanjung Sepat pig farms don’t need EIAs because they predate 2015 order, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Existing pig farms in Tanjung Sepat are not required to submit Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports as they were already operating before the 2015 EIA […]
Anwar: Malaysia needs sovereign cloud to protect critical data while keeping doors open to Big Tech
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia needs to set up a sovereign cloud to safeguard critical security and personal data while remaining open […]
Belgian deputy PM Prevot begins first Malaysia visit with focus on clean energy and trade
SEPANG, July 2 — Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, Maxime Prevot, arrived in Malaysia today for a two-day working visit, his […]
Loke: Putrajaya to help fund Johor’s RM10b E-ART as private funding alone ‘not viable’
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The federal government will provide funding for Johor’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project, while the initial phase will be financed by the appointed consortium, Transport […]
Smart Lane cuts highway congestion by up to 50pc, accident rates remain low, says Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The Smart Lane traffic management initiative has reduced congestion on selected highways by up to 50 per cent since its implementation, according to Works Minister […]