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Integrity key value to improving public service delivery

KUALA LUMPUR: Integrity, transparency, and accountability are among key values that must be strengthened among civil servants to address current challenges and fulfil the aspirations of the people. Deputy director-general of Public Services (Development) Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim said integrity was fundamental to the public service reform framework and that

2TM: Over 200,000 visitors in two days

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 200,000 visitors attended the Two Years of MADANI Government Programme (2TM) and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) that kicked off on Friday. In a statement, the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU) announced that the programme, held from

Over 90% of entrepreneurs have yet to adopt e-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR: It is estimated that over 90 per cent of entrepreneurs, especially those with an annual income of RM25 million or less, have yet to adopt the e-invoicing system introduced on Aug 1. According to Mohd Rozlan Mohamed Ali, a member of the Malaysian Institute of Tax Accountants, data

Aaron-Wooi Yik suffer severe blow in race for a spot in BWF World Tour Finals

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a severe blow in their pursuit for a spot in the 2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals after losing their quarter-final bout at the 2024 China Masters in Shenzhen, yesterday. Aaron-Wooi Yik, who needed to advance to

Tabling of Gig Workers Bill to be postponed

PUTRAJAYA: The tabling of the Gig Workers Economy Bill has been postponed to open up space and opportunities for more engagement sessions with stakeholders, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Unity Government spokesman, said the Cabinet meeting yesterday had been informed that Human Resources Minister Steven

Dr Wan Azizah proposes setting up of cat houses

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has proposed the creation of “cat houses” to cater to the welfare of stray cats, especially in lowcost housing areas. The Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament said these “cat houses” could offer services such as vaccinations, neutering treatments and cat

Singaporean economy, key exports grow stronger than expected in Q3

SINGAPORE: The Singaporean economy expanded by 5.4 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter, faster than the advance estimate of 4.1 per cent, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Friday, according to Xinhua. The growth in the third quarter was primarily driven by the manufacturing, wholesale trade,

Bernama CEO: MOU with CMG create opportunities for enhanced media cooperation

BY CHIANG HEE TZE KUALA LUMPUR: Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) and China Media Group (CMG), Bernama chief executive officer (CEO) Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin expressed her commitment to strengthening media cooperation and providing valuable insights to support CMG’s navigation

Gas leak prompts evacuation of 150 people in Prague

PRAGUE: About 150 people were evacuated on Thursday in downtown Prague due to a gas leak, police and rescuers have confirmed, reported Xinhua. “A gas leak closed Opatovicka Street in Prague 1. 150 people were evacuated from six buildings,” police said on social media platform X, calling on the public

Trump chooses Pam Bondi as attorney general

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has chosen Pam Bondi, former attorney general of the state of Florida, as the next US attorney general, replacing Matt Gaetz, who recused himself from consideration, reported Xinhua.  In the announcement made on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump