Day: October 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Public service transformation needs to include the efficiency of development planning, especially in finding new approaches related to the issue of project implementation delays, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In this regard, Anwar said there is a need to explore new project implementation methods compared to conventional methods in line with the issues, technological changes and national goals. “Besides, a specific inventory needs to be developed to identify empty buildings across the country to enable the government to optimise the use of existing buildings and reduce the construction of new government office complexes,” he said in

MELAKA, The state government aims to attract about 100,000 visitors to the 2024 Melaka International Air Carnival (KUAM), scheduled for Oct 31 to Nov 3. State Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman announced that this year’s event will be held at Melaka International Airport (LTAM) in Batu Berendam and the carnival will feature an asset exhibition alongside aerial displays. “This year’s event has received support from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and local aviation associations,’ he told a press briefing here today. Abdul

PORT DICKSON, The Negeri Sembilan Department of Environment (DOE) uncovered a case of illegal dumping of chemical waste believed to be paint and oil waste in Bukit Pelanduk area near Port Dickson. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman, S. Veerapan said DOE found approximately 70 to 100 barrels with a capacity of 210 litres of used paint and approximately 50 IBC tanks with a capacity of 1000 litres containing oil in the area. “The state DOE received complaints from the public regarding the matter yesterday through Whatsapps. Acting on the information, the state DOE investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday amid a sharp fall in the price of oil and on continued expectations of a smaller cut in US interest rates going forward. At 6 pm, the local note dropped to 4.3080/3120 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.2945/2995. US Federal Reserve (Fed) governor Christopher Waller has urged a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts, pointing to recent economic data that highlighted the strength of the US economy and labour market, according to the latest media reports. SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen

JASIN, The Melaka government is set to undertake a comprehensive study aimed at identifying effective solutions to tackle flood issues, particularly in low-lying areas. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said unpredictable weather patterns of late have led to unexpected flood situations. ‘Such occurrences are rare, but the erratic weather has resulted in floods that significantly alter the landscape and structures of the affected areas. ‘Therefore, a study will be conducted to provide us with insights for improvement strategies that can help prevent flood risks,’ he told reporters after visiting the temporary evacuation centre at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK)