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In a Facebook post, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said Umno firmly defends Islam, the Bumiputera, and the Malay Rulers saying that boycotting the convenience store is not incitement but just the wing being steadfast with its principles. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

'Bring it on': Umno Youth chief claims call to boycott KK Mart despite apology not an incitement

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim speaks at the Parliament in Kuala Lumpur March 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

'Don't take this lightly': HR minister tells PAS-affiliated kindergarten Pasti to ensure welfare of teachers

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said looking at the pegging of the ringgit around 1998, the economic condition at that time was different compared to the current condition. — Bernama pic

Govt has no plans to peg the ringgit at this time, says second finance minister

Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said that the issue cannot be viewed lightly. — Bernama pic

Johor Regent calls for stern action over 'Allah' socks issue, says matter should not be taken lightly

The Ministry of Higher Education said the Dewan Rakyat unanimously approved the bill after the second and third reading by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir. —

MoHE: Amendments to Universities and University Colleges Act to be tabled in Dewan Negara next month

Penang Bridge finally begins to accept credit and debit cards for toll payments

The prime minister added that the ratio of household debt to gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of 2023 increased slightly to 84.2 per cent compared to 2018 which stood at 82 per cent.― Reuters file pic

PM Anwar: Malaysia’s household debt at RM1.53t as of last year

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Munirah Majilis (Warisan-Kota Belud) will pose the question to the Agriculture and Food Security Minister during the Minister’s Question Time. — Reuters pic

Steps to reduce impact of hot weather on paddy planting among focus of Parliament today

Sabah Zone Customs assistant director Datuk Mohd Nasir Deraman said a team carrying out operations raided a premises between 12 noon to 1pm yesterday and found packagings containing drugs. Picture for illustration purpose only. — File picture courtesy of US Customs and Border Protection/Handout via Reuters

Drugs worth more than RM350,000 seized in Tawau

Norizan holds up one of the drug packets seized in the raid on March 6. — The Borneo Post pic

Customs Dept: 87.8kg of drugs seized in Sarawak in first three months of 2024

Abang Johari (right) and Fadillah during their meeting.  —  Photo courtesy of Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation via The Borneo Post

DPM Fadillah: Energy Transition Ministry, Sarawak govt to form joint committee

Sagah, flanked by Harden (seated, third left) and Anielia, joining (seated, from left) Samri, Siti Zulaiha, Chew and Yahya, in a group photo with the teachers, schoolchildren and other guests after the programme launch at SK Ulu Segan. — The Borneo Post pic

Joint initiative out to address education disparity in Sarawak rural communities

Although the Yang diPertuan Agong said he supports the government’s move to immediately take austerity measures, many academics have warned Putrajaya must tread lightly. — Bernama file pic

After ‘green light’ from Agong over austerity, how should Putrajaya juggle fiscal deficit and public welfare?

File picture shows Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living, Fuziah Salleh launching the Bazar Ramadan Rahmah at Bazar Ramadan Presint 14 in Putrajaya on March 14, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

No plans to impose ceiling prices on vegetables, says Fuziah

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah presenting Hari Raya donations to the underprivileged in the Sabak Bernam District in conjunction with breaking the fast at Sungai Haji Dorani An-Nur Mosque in Sabak Bernam, March 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Selangor Sultan opens 77-year-old mosque in Sabak Bernam, breaks fast with villagers

All onboard were rescued after the MMEA AW139 helicopter ditched into the waters of Pulau Angsa, March 5, 2024. — Bernama pic

Pulau Angsa helicopter ditching still being investigated, search for black box continues, says MMEA