News by Bernama

Titiwangsa Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will hold a special press conference next week to clarify the Kampung Sungai Baru issue, which has once again sparked a heated debate.

A briefing on the reconstruction of damaged homes for the victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion on April 1 is expected to be held within the next two weeks.

The Perak government has expressed its hope that the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park (KIGIP) development can be completed within the stipulated time frame by the end of 2028.

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposal to abolish the flat-rate method for calculating personal financing is seen as a significant step towards improving the financial health of households, said an economist.

A total of 12 fraud cases involving home contractors, with claims amounting to RM237,794, have been recorded in Melaka from Jan 1 to today, compared to 16 cases with claims totalling over RM445,000 last year.

The Federal Government agrees with the Kelantan government's proposal to extend the runway at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport by 400 metres for it to become an international airport.

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has allocated RM500,000 for work to upgrade the famous Gerbang Malam market in Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar here.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on Sunday suggested that the Ministry of Finance and the Work Ministry use the prequalified tender procurement method in the selection of contractors for the Pan Borneo Highway project.

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, today expressed his disappointment over the poor condition of buildings, maintenance, and cleanliness of low-cost flats in the state.

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has assured that the state government does not plan to increase quit rent (land tax) over the next five years, despite targeting an increase in revenue collection every year.