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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (3rd left) at the launch of the new telecommunication towers at Kampung Rambai Baris, Jelebu, March 14. — Bernama pic

MB: 27 telecommunication towers built under Jendela in N. Sembilan

File picture of a helicopter bearing the Malaysian flag flies over Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, August 31, 2022. The National Security Council (MKN) will conduct a helicopter landing exercise at the landing points of Bangunan Perdana Putra and Seri Perdana Complex here, for two days starting tomorrow. — Bernama pic

National Security Council: Helicopter landing exercise at Bangunan Perdana Putra, Seri Perdana tomorrow, Saturday

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the illicit drugs were produced in the region’s Golden Triangle by drug syndicates that used Malaysia as a transshipment hub to supply countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. — Picture by Farhan Najib

IGP says Malaysia not narcotics producer, but transit hub

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said that efforts to support the economic agenda of Malaysia Madani, however, need to consider various constraints, including the cost of each individual’s contribution. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

HR Ministry mulls 24-hour social protection scheme, long-term care insurance for seniors, says minister

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the initiative encompasses all Parliamentary constituencies, and the schedule is accessible on the KPDN website. — Bernama pic

Domestic trade minister dismisses claims of unfairness in Rahmah Sales coverage of only in govt parliamentary areas 

In a Facebook post, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the visit would enable him to provide better input at the Meeting on Congestion at International Gateways in Parliament today. — Picture from Facebook/Fadillah Yusof

DPM Fadillah makes surprise check on tourists’ entry process at KLIA

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the assistance and support provided by the Madani government are not based on previous references but take into account several efforts that have failed to achieve objectives in the past. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Fahmi: Bumi congress initiatives new endeavour to assist more Bumiputera traders, firms 

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Asean destination flight rate will be adjusted as an international PSC rate with a single charge amounting to RM73 for KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and RM50 for KLIA Terminal 2 and other airports. — Bernama pic

Transport minister: New Passenger Service Charge rates only involve Asean, international destinations 

Tun Daim Zainuddin, 85, his wife Toh Puan Nai’mah Abdul Khalid, 66, and their four children — Asnida, 62, Md Wira Dani, 45, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin, 28, and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin, 25 — along with Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd filed the judicial review application on January 10. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Appellate court sets May 9 for hearing of appeal by Daim and family over bid to commence judicial review

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said his ministry, through the Personal Data Protection Commissioner’s Office, received complaints and reports of personal data leaks from other agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. — Bernama pic

Data leaks: In-depth study needed for proposal to make govt an entity subject to legal action, says Gobind

The sun is partially blocked by smoke coming from the forest fire in Papar, March 13, 2024. Yesterday, the Papar district disaster management committee in a statement declared Papar, located about 38 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu, as a drought disaster area following the water supply crisis due to the hot weather in the district. — Bernama pic

Drought: 62 schools in Papar operating as normal, limited outdoor activities, says Sabah education director

Kedah DOE director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said the investigation began in response to public complaints about the air pollution which was affecting residents’ lives, particularly during late nights and early mornings. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Kedah DOE investigates rubber factory emitting foul smell in Sungai Petani

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong explained that this adjustment necessitates an amendment to the Act, and if sanctioned, it could benefit approximately 720,600 women. — Bernama pic

Housewives Social Security Scheme: HR Ministry to raise age limit to 60, says minister

PSKIN secured a 15-year concession on August 9, 2017, to design, deliver, continuously maintain and provide scheduled upgrades for a new and much-improved immigration and border control system for the Immigration Department of Malaysia. However, in November 2018, then-home minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the Pakatan Harapan administration would terminate SKIN, which was being developed for the country’s border control. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Court orders Putrajaya to pay Prestariang RM231.6m for terminating immigration control project during Pakatan’s 2018 administration

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) today announced the appointments of Shaharrudy Othman and Khairul Halimin Abdul Halim as its deputy chief executive officers (DCEOs), effective tomorrow. — Picture by Hari Anggara

IRB announces appointment of two deputy CEOs

Judge Abu Bakar Manat handed down the sentence on Muhammad Syazwan Akmal Mohd Hanafadil, 27, after he pleaded guilty to the two charges against the victim who was then 15 years old. — Bernama pic

In Johor, lorry attendant gets jail, whipping for rape, physical sexual assault of teenager