KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) — The Cabinet today agreed to form a Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation to help Malaysian families face the rising cost of living.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the main role of the specia…
New ceiling price of chicken at RM9.40 from Friday
PUTRAJAYA, June 29 (Bernama) — The Cabinet today decided to continue providing subsidy for chicken and not to float its price, capping the retail price of standard chicken at RM9.40 per kilogramme in Peninsular Malaysia effective July 1.The Cabinet al…
Terengganu to implement ‘e-Tanah’ system
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) — Terengganu will be the fourth state to develop the electronic land administration system or ‘e-Tanah’ after signing a concession agreement of the system with the federal government today.Energy and Natural Resources M…
Remains of COVID-19 patients can be bathed, shrouded – Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) — Under revised procedures for the management of remains of Muslim COVID-19 patients, the bodies can now be bathed and shrouded, with the adoption of precautionary measures, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.Khairy…
Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Aidiladha on Sunday, July 10
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha on July 10 (Sunday), according to assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers Mohd Aseral Jusman.“In adherence to the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following th…
Licence fee exemption period for tourism operators, tour guides extended
PUTRAJAYA, June 29 (Bernama) — The government has agreed to extend the licence fee exemption period for tourism operators and tour guides who applied for renewal from tomorrow (June 30) until Dec 31, 2022.Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) in …
Malaysian haj pilgrims reminded to maintain cleanliness, country’s good image
MAKKAH, June 29 (Bernama) — Malaysian haj pilgrims have been reminded to maintain their personal hygiene and keep the environment clean.Malaysian Haj Delegation head Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Abdul Rahman said this is in line with the “Kebersihan Mencermi…
‘Balik kampung’ to Kota Kinabalu an act of hope, respect and affection – Australia’s FM Penny Wong
KOTA KINABALU, June 29 (Bernama) — Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described her balik kampung trip to Kota Kinabalu as more than an act of homecoming.She said the two-day trip starting today is an act of hope, respect and affection.“Act o…