Category: General

The government is considering the proposal to develop a social media application specifically for Malaysians, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said this is because some social media application providers are profiting off Malaysians but fail to ensure user safety. ‘Last year, it was estimated that Facebook alone earned US$600 million from Malaysia, but what have they done to ensure that the condition and use of their platform in Malaysia are safe? ‘They lack commitment, so we need to study and assess the situation. It is not easy to develop our own social media platform, but some countries have attempted

Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated today that stern action would be taken against the driver and company owner of the trailer that rammed into a house along Kilometer 5 Jalan Pekan-Rompin, Pahang, killing two siblings, yesterday. He added that enforcement officials had given repeated reminders to the transport company owners to be responsible and ensure that their drivers were free from the influence of drugs and other harmful activities. ‘I will instruct the JPJ (Road Transport Ministry) to take prosecutorial action against the company owner as the owner of the company’s license needs to be accountable as they were negligent

The number of public transport and goods vehicles registered for the Bantuan Subsidi MADANI programme (Budi Madani) MySubsidi Diesel remains unsatisfactory, according to Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh. She said that based on the latest data, only 259,141 out of 410,000 eligible vehicles had applied under the Diesel Subsidy Control System (SKDS) as of this morning. Fuziah said tf this trend continues, it could lead to an increase in the price of goods. ‘Traders, whether using vans, pickup trucks, or one- to three-tonne lorries, are generally found to have not registered with MySubsidi Diesel. ‘Factors

Malaysia has received 1,185,050 visitors from China as of May 2024, which was a 194 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He attributed the increase to the implementation of visa-free travel arrangements between both countries. ‘I sincerely encourage all airlines to seize this trend by expanding their connectivity between Malaysia and various countries to provide more convenience and options for travellers worldwide, creating a win-win situation,’ he said in a Facebook post today. Meanwhile, Tiong also announced the launch of AirAsia’s inaugural direct flights from

The ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil tonight sent a clear signal to the international community that Malaysia remains steadfast in solidarity with Palestine and will continue to demand its liberation from the Zionist regime. The struggle for Palestinian liberation is not championed solely by Muslims, but a universal struggle by all. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Palestinian issue was a universal and humanitarian question that united all parties who voiced their solidarity in support of the country’s liberation. ‘Tonight, we gather as a sign that Malaysians, regardless of political