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The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) successfully attained 105 per cent result from the implementation of the Agriculture Census which began on July 7 and concluded yesterday. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the result of the census will serve as the foundation for the preparation of food security indicators and the development of the Malaysia Statistical Agriculture Register (MySAgR). “The main objective of the census is to obtain a comprehensive structure and characteristics of the agriculture sector in terms of agricultural holdings. It provides the overall picture of the nation’s agriculture sector, covering four main subsectors:

Police arrested a foreign woman suspected of obstructing traffic and committing public nuisance in Setia Alam two days ago. Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that a urine test revealed the 32-year-old woman, who recently went viral on social media, tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). He said the woman, identified as a homeless individual, entered Malaysia four years ago as a tourist but failed to return to her home country due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of funds. Prior to the arrest, police received a call from a member of the public around 4.50 pm regarding

The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) recognised the accomplishments of the 2024 cohort of the Digital Engineering and Prototyping (DEP) Professional Certification Program at the inaugural MARii Engineering and Technology Achievement (META) Awards. The 50-day programme trained and certified 482 engineers from over 120 transportation and mobility companies. The DEP programme, which focuses on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), and Computer-Aided Styling (CAS), plays a key role in shaping the next generation of industry leader. Building on these advanced competencies, the DEP Professional Certification Programme aligns with Malaysia’s ambitions under the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP2020) and

A total of 80 physical development programmes worth RM7.7 billion will be implemented by the Federal-level Public Works Department (JKR) in Sarawak this year, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexandar Nanta Linggi. He said these projects involved the pre-contract phase worth RM3.2 billion and the construction phase worth RM4.5 billion. Speaking to reporters after the handing over of two simultaneously completed projects at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Jalan Haji Baki here today, he said RM152 million has also been allocated for the maintenance of Federal roads in Sarawak this year. “The maintenance involves periodical pavement and non-pavement works, street lights and

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