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Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the centre can also support the development of policies and regulations that promote sustainable practices. — Bernama pic

Sarawak to set up climate change centre, says state premier

Lim Guan Eng (pic) issued a reminder that he will sue the Bersatu president for defamation if no satisfactory response is given within a week. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Guan Eng sends legal letter to Muhyiddin, says will sue for defamation if no apology given this week

Perak PKR Youth chief Zaim Sidqi Zulkifly speak to reporters outside the Ipoh Police District headquarters in Ipoh March 15, 2023. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Perak PKR accuses ex-MB Ahmad Faizal of slandering PM Anwar, wants police investigation

Deputy Finance Minister Steven Sim said the Malaysian banking system undergoes stress tests from time to time, adding that the country’s institutions are ready to face market pressures. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysian banks at minimal risk from Silicon Valley Bank collapse, deputy finance minister tells Parliament

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the increase would involve an annual financial implication of RM9.6 million to about 8,000 state government employees. — Bernama file pic

Pahang civil servants to receive RM100 special additional salary increment

In a brief announcement on March 10 on its Malaysia Sales and Service Tax portal, the RMCD did not say what would be the new date of implementation of the new tax. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Govt postpones collecting 10pc tax on online overseas shopping below RM500

Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Raj Munni Sabu said the Act will look into addressing elder-related issues as the country prepares itself to be an ageing nation by 2030. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Senior citizens’ Bill may include penalties for irresponsible adult children, says deputy minister

Based on the Order Paper available on the Parliament website, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (BN-Bera) is scheduled to ask whether the government would review the conditions for approval of adopting children, especially those who are victims of abuse. — Bernama pic

Dewan Rakyat to focus on children’s welfare issues today

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlighted bankruptcy as a problem affecting many now, and spoke of her immediate goal to help those eligible to be discharged from their status as a bankrupt person. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Azalina: Political funding laws should have come in before GE15, focus now on bankruptcy law reforms

The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal said in a statement that the Conference of Rulers had agreed that the date for the start of the Ramadan fast be based on the ‘rukyah’ and ‘hisab’. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal: Sighting of Ramadan new moon on March 22

The State Disaster Management Committee informed that 10,157 families are still seeking shelter at 116 relief centres which are still operating in four flood-hit districts. — Bernama pic

Flood situation in Johor improves, number of evacuees drops to 36,086

PAS has the highest number of seats won as a party with 43 seats garnered in the 15th general election, where it won all the seats contested in Kelantan and Terengganu, and holding two of three seats in Perlis and nine out of 15 seats in Kedah. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Report: Mobilising non-Muslim votes on PAS agenda as it eyes dominant party status

Family Frontiers is urging the Education Ministry to assist in enrolling children born abroad to Malaysian women with foreign spouses. — Bernama file pic

Let foreign-born kids of Malaysian mums into schools pending citizenship reforms, Putrajaya told

Sisters in Islam (SIS) has expressed concern over the Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss their bid to challenge a 2014 state fatwa labelling the organisation as deviant. — Reuters file pic

After bid to challenge Selangor fatwa failed, Sisters in Islam expresses concern over appellate court not following judicial precedent

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh became the first ever Asian actress to win the Best Actress award.  — Picture by AFP

Ipoh City Council planning to induct Michelle Yeoh into new Hall of Fame

Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki , who was appointed as the 32nd MARA chairman on March 10, said MARA does not practise such a filtering concept to ensure all MARA programmes and initiatives are enjoyed by the targeted groups. — Bernama pic

Asyraf Wajdi: Mara provides programmes for Bumiputeras regardless of political affiliation