KOTA BHARU, Kelantan residents returning from high-risk countries, including African nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are advised to notify the Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK) to facilitate monitoring and prevent the spread of monkeypox, or mpox. Its director, Datuk Dr Zaini Husin, said the department is working closely with the Immigration Department…
PETALING JAYA, The parents of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, who are facing charges of child neglect causing or likely to cause physical harm, will submit a representation to the Attorney General’s Chambers. Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf’s lawyer Fahmi Abd Moin, informed Sessions Court Judge Dr. Syahliza Warnoh that the defence…
KUALA LUMPUR, As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, Malaysia is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (Alliance Bank) have successfully hosted the inaugural Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) workshop, a groundbreaking event that brings together industry leaders,…
PUTRAJAYA, The mastermind who is an ‘influential’ senior immigration officer in a syndicate bringing in foreigners using the ‘counter setting’ modus operandi will be charged in court early next month. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said the suspect in his early 40s, who has been serving the Immigration Department…
PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) remains optimistic that Malaysia’s success at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC 2024) not only brings pride to the nation but also showcases the capability and excellence of the country’s skilled workforce on the global stage. In a statement following the contingent’s return today, KESUMA said the competition allowed the…
KUALA LUMPUR, Creating adaptable social protection frameworks that are both inclusive and resilient, especially for vulnerable workers, is crucial to advocate stronger social security systems capable of addressing evolving challenges. Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), chief executive officer Datuk Sri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed, who is also president of the International Social Security Association (ISSA),…
