Day: September 14, 2024

ALOR SETAR, The two national border gates in Kedah are facing severe congestion due to a surge in vehicles from Malaysia heading to Thailand for the school holidays. Since early this morning, long queues have been reported at the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Kota Putra Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complexes (ICQS) near Kuala Nerang. Kedah Immigration Department (JIM) director Mohd Ridzzuan Mohd Zain, said traffic through the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS has seen a sharp increase since last Thursday, with 30,754 travellers recorded entering and exiting the checkpoint. ‘Malaysians flock to Hatyai, a renowned food paradise known for its

SERDANG, The government is planning several mega projects in the agricultural sector, including the first phase of a large-scale padi cultivation initiative, with a total project value of RM5 billion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the project aims to boost padi yields and improve the livelihoods of local farmers. ‘KPKM (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security) is focusing on increasing the nation’s rice production. This is crucial for enhancing the welfare of our farmers and ensuring food security,’ he said in his speech at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition

SHAH ALAM, New students sponsored by the Selangor state government and private entities who will be pursuing their studies in the Middle East have been advised not to be swayed by extremist political ideologies. State Islamic Affairs and Cultural Innovation executive councilor, Dr. Mohammad Fahmi Ngah, expressed concerns raised by these students regarding invitations to join various political movements and ideologies propagated by senior students. “This issue came to light during my visit to the Middle East last year, where I spoke with first- and second-year students, many of whom expressed their concerns. “They should not be burdened by such

KOTA KINABALU, The Communications Ministry is injecting RM17.5 million into the Creative Content Fund (DKK) to further support and strengthen the nation’s film and music industries. Its minister Fahmi Fadzil said RM11 million has been allocated to support the film sector, while RM6.5 million is earmarked for the music industry. ‘This initiative will assist filmmakers and musicians in producing content that we hope will not only tell the story of Malaysia’s rich culture, diversity and history. ‘… to be showcased not only to Malaysians but also to the international community,’ he told reporters after a meet and greet session with

MUKAH, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has today approved an allocation of RM55.6 million to spur development on Pulau Bruit in the Daro district near here, ensuring the area is included in the state’s growth plans. The funds will support several key projects, including a RM45 million affordable housing scheme, the construction of an agricultural centre and food court valued at RM5 million and RM5.6 million worth of repairs for the Semop Fishermen’s Resettlement Housing Project. “We will implement a new housing scheme similar to those in Kampung Datu and Kemuyang in Sibu. I have approved 56