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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

KUALA LUMPUR, The Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG) is currently identifying vacant or abandoned Federal land to be optimised for rental or leasing purposes in line with the Federal Land Management New Direction 2021-2030 policy. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that under the policy, the holding period for Federal land that has not been developed by the relevant ministries or user departments is set at five years, with an additional two years based on discretion and solid justification, which must be submitted to the Federal Land Commissioner. ‘We believe this

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysian National News Agency’s (Bernama) business portal, BERNAMABiz, goes live today, offering a dedicated news portal that provides comprehensive, real-time insights into the rapidly evolving business and economic landscape, both locally and globally. Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj said the news portal will cater to readers across a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, aviation, the digital economy, commodities, automotive, the capital market, the ringgit, technology, telecommunications and more. ‘BERNAMABiz is designed to connect, inform, and inspire entrepreneurs and industry leaders, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a vibrant business community in Malaysia. ‘As we launch

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) hopes that the government will refrain from introducing new taxes or imposing additional levies that could further reduce the competitiveness of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise(MSME) sector. SAMENTA president Datuk William Ng instead urged the government to focus on helping the sector enhance its operations and manage costs by leveraging opportunities such as artificial intelligence and the evolving global economic landscape. “We remain committed to supporting the MADANI Economy and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and hope that the concerns of the MSMEs will be addressed in Budget

KOTA BHARU, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has swiftly intervened in the case of outstanding student Nur Nasuha Nusi, 12, who missed the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) entry tendency test (UKKM) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) special test for Form One. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced that the agency would contact Nur Nasuha’s parents today. ‘Insya Allah, the MRSM Kuala Krai will assist in arranging transportation for this deserving student to take the UKKM test. “I have repeatedly said that poverty or financial constraints should never hinder a student’s education,” he said in