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The DLP is an initiative under the Upholding the Malay Language and Strengthening the Command of English policy, allowing schools to teach Science and Mathematics in English. The programme aims to enhance students’ English proficiency by increasing exposure through the teaching of these subjects in English.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

Fadhlina: Penang State Education Department initiates engagement sessions to address DLP objections

inister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the government has expressed its willingness to discuss the problems facing over 100 property owners in Kampung Sungai Baru, Kuala Lumpur regarding the valuation of their properties. — Bernama pic     

Valuation of properties: Govt ready to discuss problems facing Kampung Sungai Baru property owners, says Dr Zaliha 

File picture of PPR housing in Kota Damansara, July 18, 2023. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the operation aims to ensure PPR owners do not break the law, as these housing projects have been heavily subsidised by the government. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Housing and local government minister: Major operation to identify PPR owners renting out units

File picture of a Covid-19 ward of the Shah Alam Hospital July 23, 2021. The statement by Health Minister Datuk Dzulkefly Ahmad was released in response to a report by a health portal on June 3 concerning the challenges encountered by medical officers in government hospitals, particularly regarding their unpredictable work schedules. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Unpredictable work schedules: Health Ministry reviews practices to alleviate workload burden on hospital staff, says minister

Nor A’in Ismail, 24, who is eight months pregnant, was charged with intentionally exposing the child to conditions that could lead to physical harm at a daycare centre in Bandar Mahkota Cheras at 4.15pm on May 28. — Bernama pic

Caregiver at daycare centre in Kajang pleads guilty to physically endangering baby

Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin pays his respects at a ceremony marking the 48th anniversary of the ‘Double Six’ incident, in Kota Kinabalu on June 6, 2024. — Picture by Julia Chan

DCM: Sabah will back legal action of families from ‘Double Six’ tragedy

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speak at a press conference after launch of the Oil & Gas Services and Equipment Census 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, June 6, 2024. He said the government will have to make sure that there will be no unnecessary knock-on effects on inflation. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Rafizi: Govt has decided on the date for diesel subsidies rationalisation 

Fisheries Department deputy director-general (management) Wan Muhammad Aznan Abdullah said the effort, involving the department and IPTA experts, aim to conserve the plants in the two islands which are grazing areas and known dugong habitats. — Picture by Ben Tan

Fisheries Dept, IPTA to collaborate on seagrass replanting in islands off Mersing to promote dugong habitat

Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar with his wife, Toh Puan  Fauziah Mohd Sanusi and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah, paying their last respects to the late Cpl (Rtd) Etin Jam at the Kuching Civic Centre, June 6, 2024. — Picture courtesy of Sarawak Public Communications Unit

Sarawak premier: State govt to consider naming new places after fallen heroes

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof reviews the content of a paper on the status of river water quality during the Special Committee Meeting on National River Water Quality Deterioration at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), June 6, 2024. — Bernama pic

DPM Fadillah: 25 rivers in Kedah, Penang, Selangor, KL, Johor and Sarawak classified as polluted 

DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng said this was already a long-standing contention with many Malay parents also protesting against the requirement of at least one class that would learn Science and Mathematics in Malay, before SMJK Chung Ling board chairman Datuk Seri Koay Hean Eng voiced his opinion on the matter yesterday. — Bernama pic

Guan Eng: Science, mathematics in English an education issue not related to 3R

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the Nibong Tebal Parliamentary’s Sembang Santai Komuniti Madani programme in Sungai Bakap June 6, 2024. ― Bernama pic

Fahmi: Several parties stirring confusion over issues raised by PTAs of 11 SMJK and Chinese secondary schools in Penang

Fisheries Department deputy director-general (management) Wan Muhammad Aznan Abdullah (centre) during the launch of the Aquaculture Tasting Programme and Johor Fisheries Excellence Awards 2024 at the Johor Fisheries Department complex in Iskandar Puteri June 6, 2024. — Picture by Ben Tan

Fisheries Dept says Port Dickson mussels still unfit for consumption

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says the government is mulling the introduction of dedicated legislation to address plastic disposal and pollution. ― Bernama pic

Nik Nazmi: Malaysia to consider dedicated law to address plastic disposal and pollution

Experts said the Malaysian government has taken steps that have resulted in a stronger ringgit. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

How did Malaysia’s ringgit bounce back 2.2pc in four months to the Singapore dollar and will its rise continue?

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has not ruled out the possibility of setting up a special committee to monitor and counter the spread of fake news during the upcoming Sungai Bakap state by-election. — Bernama pic

Sg Bakap by-election: Ministry considering special committee to combat fake news, says Fahmi