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All forest ecoparks, as well as hiking and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle tracks in the permanent forest reserve Johor remain closed to the public from Wednesday (Jan 25) until further notice, said state forestry director Datuk Salim Aman.

Penang hopes the federal government will approve infrastructure projects which will make a positive impact on the state and the northern region in the re-tabling of Budget 2023 on Feb 24.

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has lodged a police report over a man who impersonated its cleaner allegedly to seek ‘angpow’ from homeowners.

The overnight policy rate (OPR) can remain at 2.75% if the country’s inflation rate continues to subside in the coming months, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that Budget 2023, which will be presented again next month, will meet the needs of every class of people and community group.

The existing National Housing Policy will be reviewed based on the Madani framework, to align with the vision to create a prosperous nation and balance for all Malaysians, according to the Local Government Development Ministry.

Premises licenced to provide accommodation under the local authorities need to be registered as Tourist Accommodation Premises under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

The Putra Brand Awards 2022 also saw Sunway Education Group bag the coveted Platinum award in the Education & Learning category, while both Sunway Lagoon and Sunway Property each took home the Bronze award in the Entertainment and Property categories respectively.

Toll exemption will be given to highway users nationwide on Jan 20 and 21 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) believes that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) may spring a surprise, by either holding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) or making a "dovish hike" accompanied by explicit language to signal a pause ahead.