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Photo shows the aftermath of a bush fire due to the hot and dry weather in Labuan March 13, 2024. — Bernama pic

Nik Nazmi: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability to continue monitoring hot weather, ready to take action if required

Minister of home affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail  said Malaysia pledged to enhance international and regional cooperation in countering the World Drug Problem in accordance with its international and regional treaties obligations and the Anti-Drug Strategic Plan 2021-2025 of Malaysia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia seized RM990m properties linked to drug crimes since 2019, says home minister

Muda said it considers the issue regarding its participation in the event to be final as it has already been refuted by the party’s leadership. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Muda restates role as third force, reiterates won’t participate in Perikatan roadshow

Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said that discussions are ongoing between his party and Sabah Umno for that purpose.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

Warisan, Sabah Umno keep the guessing game going

Dr Melvin Chung (left) and his team conducting measles detection and control activities at one of the residential areas here.  —  Picture by Bintulu Divisional Health Office via The Borneo Post

Bintulu Health office detects four measles cases around division

Awang Tengah (centre) is seen in discussion during one of the visits in Singapore. — The Borneo Post pic

Sarawak deputy premier meets several potential investors in Singapore

Yap (left) and JKR officers discuss with SK Major General Datu Ibrahim headmaster Ahmad Mustaffa Idris (second left) and PTA representatives on the scope of repair works for the school hall. — The Borneo Post pic

Prioritise people over politics, Kota Sentosa rep tells Chong Chieng Jen

Muhamad Zahin Zafran’s stall sells only three types of drinks — watermelon, yam and grape juices — but all for the same price of RM5 a bag. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

In Putrajaya, Ramadan bazaar traders carry on offering Menu Rahmah despite rise in imported ingredient costs

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said it is an update and improvement of the existing guidelines used since 2004 and developed based on the study conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). — Bernama pic

Higher Education Ministry launches investment, financing guidelines for public varsities

Sabah Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) deputy director, Farhan Sufyan Borhan, urged Sabahans to stop open burning to ensure the air quality does not worsen. — Bernama pic

Sabah Fire Dept: Haze due to open burning cause for worry 

National Cost of Living Action Council food cluster task force chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal said implementing these proposals could lead to lower rice prices for consumers, potentially reducing the cost to RM30 for 10 kilogrammes (kg), down from the current RM40. — Bernama pic

Naccol to propose raising rice procurement floor price at upcoming meeting, says task force chief

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the government would ensure that the teachings of Ahl al-Sunnah wal Jamaah are firmly established and comprehended by the Muslim community. Khawarij ideology involves condemning any government perceived as ‘oppressive’, while Takfiri ideology involves easily accusing others of apostasy. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Religious affairs minister: Rise of Khawarij, Takfiri ideologies in Malaysia alarming 

The ministry said that the state governments are given the opportunity to list their priorities through the State Wishlist system in the MyProjek application. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Economy Ministry: Development expenditure allocation based on ministries’ requests, priorities

Among the four proposals are the use of military assets such as trucks to deliver water to areas that cannot be reached by the Sabah State Water Department’s water tankers and the drilling of tube wells, said Warisan Women’s Wing chief Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Warisan proposes measures for MAF to help Sabah address water supply issues

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said among the amended requirements is the mandatory fixed deposit amount, which has been changed to three categories — platinum, gold and silver.

DPM Zahid: Revised MM2H requirements aim to attract more foreign participants

The memorandum of understanding to work on the JS-SEZ in Johor was signed by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli with Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on January 11, 2024, in Johor Baru, witnessed by the two countries’ prime ministers, in this file picture. — Bernama pic

Economy Ministry: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement to be inked by end-2024