Day: October 11, 2024

The Works Ministry (KKR) will seek an allocation of RM20 million to build Rest and Service Areas (R and R) along the Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU) Expressway soon. Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the allocation is for the construction of R and R facilities at suitable locations that have been identified on both sides of the expressway, formerly known as Central Spine Road. “It will include the construction of several shops, toilets and prayer rooms as these are the urgent need of the people and leadership of Pahang,’ he said. He said this after a working

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa called on the Malaysian diaspora in China, particularly those in Shenzhen, to tap into their global networks to enhance Malaysia’s international competitiveness. Speaking during a dinner hosted yesterday for 40 Malaysians, including students, civil servants and representatives of Malaysian-owned companies in Shenzhen, Dr Zaliha highlighted Malaysia’s improving economic landscape, which she credited to the country’s current political stability. The dinner was part of her six-day official visit to China, which began on Oct 7. “The political stability we are experiencing today has significantly boosted investor confidence in Malaysia,” she

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the High Court here today that he never instructed former members of the Special Action Unit (UTK) Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar to kill Altantuya Shaariibuu in 2006, as he had never met the Mongolian woman. He denied being the mastermind behind the gruesome murder. ‘At the material time, I was deputy prime minister. I had never met her, and I’m innocent of this crime. I know Abdul Razak Baginda. He was the defence analyst working under my administration at the material time. That is how I

A total of 154 healthcare facility projects nationwide under the 9th Malaysia Plan (9MP) through the 12MP have been or are currently being implemented, involving a cost of RM14.69 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Of the total, he said 111 projects fall under 9MP through 11MP, while 43 projects are part of the 12MP. ‘In terms of allocation, the cost breakdown by implementation phase includes 38 projects in the pre-construction (planning) phase with an estimated cost of RM2.33 billion. ‘Sixty-four projects are in the construction phase with a cost of RM8.40 billion, and 52 projects are

Efforts to transform Melaka into a digital state are gaining momentum, with a goal of engaging 1,500 traders and industry players in the Cashless Melaka or Melakaku Tanpa Tunai initiative, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said response to the cashless transaction initiative has been highly encouraging thus far, and plans are in place to extend participation to small traders and night markets throughout the state. “Our aim is to have over 50 per cent of businesses and entrepreneurs in Melaka adopt the Cashless Melaka programme, including those at night markets, government agencies, and service counters,” he