PORT DICKSON, Static parades and dynamic demonstrations were the highlights that captured the attention of visitors at the 91st Malaysian Armed Forces Day celebrations in Segenting Camp here today. A total of 134 officers and 1,395 personnel of other ranks from all three branches of the military – the Malaysian Army, the Royal Malaysian Navy…
SHAH ALAM, Continuous efforts by the government to promote Malaysia’s Halal certification globally have resulted in 88 foreign halal certification bodies being recognised by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said that based on statistics as of May, it covers 49 countries,…
KANGAR, The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through Malaysian Crafts is committed to developing more communities skilled in craft to meet the needs of the cottage industry and improve the standard of living in rural areas. MOTAC deputy secretary-general (management) Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot said programmes that provide exposure and upskilling to new…
PUTRAJAYA, The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has promptly rectified and enhanced the MyJPJ application after an earlier issue where the message ‘non-Malaysians are ineligible’ was displayed. In a statement today, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said that B1 and B2 licence holders can now recheck their eligibility status through the app. ‘Those who previously…
VIENTIANE, Laos is in full swing, preparing to host the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, which will be held from Oct 8 to 11 in the country’s capital. Flags of the participating countries are displayed at famous landmarks around Vientiane, adding vibrant colours to the city’s streets symbolising the unity and cooperation…
KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) has confiscated 42 pallets filled of reclaimed rubber weighing 70 metric tons along with other items worth about RM200,000 in a raid on a rubber factory in Klang, Selangor. The board said in a statement today that the raid on the factory, believed to be operating illegally, was…
