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State Assembly Speaker Datuk Law Choo Kiang, who is also the organising chairman of state’s official events, said it because the original dates of the celebrations overlapped the date of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim’s Coronation Ceremony on July 20. — Bernama pic  

Official celebrations for Penang governor’s birthday postponed to July 21-August 1, says Speaker

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Timor-Leste’s Foreign and Cooperation Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, June 25, 2024. — Picture from X/Mohamad Haji Hasan

Wisma Putra: Malaysia, Timor-Leste pledge to boost ties, explore new areas of cooperation

MACC sources said the suspect, a man in his early 40s, was detained at around 6 pm yesterday while giving his statement at the MACC office in Putrajaya.— Picture by Hari Anggara

Ex-manager held in alleged RM77m fake contracts case

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the fast-growing digital economy has enormous potential to elevate Malaysia’s standing in the global economy and drive national revenue. — Bernama pic  

Digital minister: Govt targets 25.5pc GDP contribution from digital economy by end-2025 

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said in the winding up session of the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2024 that the sectors that recorded the largest number of job losses were manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade and scientific and technical professionals. — Bernama pic

HR minister: Over 65,000 get jobs via Socso resettlement programme as at June

Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the module aims to identify the current economic baseline by taking into account climate factors when analysing climate change risks and the policies that can be used at micro-economic planning levels. — Bernama pic

Malaysia, UNDP to jointly develop green economy module framework, says deputy minister

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said even though the Bill was expected to be presented during the current session, the Cabinet had recently approved it. — Bernama pic

Dewan Rakyat Speaker: Parliamentary Services Bill to be tabled in next sitting

File picture of the Johor Causeway at Johor Baru, November 4, 2022. The government will try to facilitate Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) registration for foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia but will not turn back on the enforcement of VEP starting October 1. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Transport minister: No U-turn on Vehicle Entry Permit, Singaporean motorists asked to abide by Malaysian laws

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Joohari Ariffin visits disabled child Laila Lakisha Abdul Halim, nine years old, who suffers from hydrocephalus during his house-to-house campaign, June 25, 2024. — Bernama pic

Sg Bakap polls: Pakatan’s Joohari opts for house-to-house visit on fourth day of campaign

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, with Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei, June 25, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

King presents royal invitation to coronation ceremony to Brunei Sultan

In a statement on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said this significant acknowledgement reflects the substantial progress made by Malaysia in its efforts to combat human trafficking. — Bernama pic

Tok Mat: Malaysia’s move to Tier 2 of Trafficking in Persons report reflects huge progress in combating human trafficking

SRC, under its new management, filed the lawsuit in May 2021, alleging that Datuk Seri Najib Razak committed criminal breach of trust, abuse of power, and misappropriation of the company’s funds for personal gain. — Bernama pic

SRC’s US$1.1b civil suit against Najib adjourned to July 29

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the initiative allows individuals without SPM to become certified instructors in an effort to address the shortage of instructors at driving institutes (IM). — Bernama pic

In bid to to address shortage, Transport Ministry says no SPM needed for driving instructor course

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that in 2023, the TFST completed 452 sick and abandoned private housing projects, involving 53,697 units with a GDV of RM39.814 billion. — Bernama pic

Govt resolves 663 sick private housing projects worth RM57b, says minister

Felda chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek delivers the opening speech at the Felda Sustainable Economy Roadmap Workshop in Bangi, June 25, 2024. — Bernama pic

Felda needs eco-tech for sustainable green economy transformation, says chairman

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said that Malaysia plans to significantly ramp up its RE capacity over the next two to three years, paving the way for a more integrated regional approach within the Asean community. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Rafizi: Governments must enhance policy, infrastructure for renewable energy integration in Asean