Media Advisory
General : Cbo Directory Launched To Assist Targeted Groups In Tumpat
KOTA BHARU, July 13 (Bernama) — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) today launched a community-based organisation (CBO) directory in Tumpat to assist targeted groups within the local community in need of help.
Sport : Paris Paralympics: Athlete Selection Based On Potential To Win Medals For Malaysia – Mpm
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) — The selection of athletes for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games is based on the performance of athletes who are seen as capable of winning medals for Malaysia, said Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) Secretary-General Datuk R. Subramaniam.
Politics : Nenggiri Polls: Gua Musang Umno Submits Names Of Three Young Prospective Candidates
GUA MUSANG, July 13 (Bernama) — Gua Musang UMNO has shortlisted three young leaders for consideration by the party’s top leadership as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Nenggiri state by-election next month.
General : Felda Robotic Challenge 2024 Held To Hone Creative, Technical Skills Of Youth
SERDANG, July 13 (Bernama) — The Felda Robotic Challenge 2024 (FRC) was held today to help hone the creativity and technical skills of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) youth, in line with the government’s desire to empower all sectors with digital skills to maintain competitiveness.
World : Gaza Death Toll Surges To 38,443, Over 88,481 Injured
GAZA, July 13 (Bernama-WAFA) — Israeli occupation forces committed four massacres against families in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours, resulting in the documented killing of at least 61 Palestinians and the injury of 129 others, according to medical sources.
Business : Malaysia Ready To Share Franchise Industry Regulation Experience With Thailand
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, July 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia is willing to share its experience with Thailand on trade regulation in the franchise industry, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.
General : Ag’s Report : Lcs Procurement Process Refers To Earlier Construction – Mohamed Khaled
MACHANG, July 13 (Bernama) — The Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) on the process of procurement of littoral combat ships (LCS) which is said to be at a low level refers to the previous construction status and not the latest.
General : Sarawak Cooperatives Receive Rm4.48 Mln Boost From Skm — Awang Tengah
KUCHING, July 13 (Bernama) — Cooperatives in Sarawak have received RM4.48 million in Revolving Capital Fund and cooperative development assistance from the Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission of Malaysia (SKM) this year.
General : Agro Madani Sales: Rm20.7 Mln Savings For Customers
KANGAR, July 13 (Bernama) — A total of RM20.7 million in savings for customers was recorded during the implementation of the Agro MADANI Sales through 4,110 sales sessions nationwide as of June 30, said Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (KPKM), deputy secretary-general (Development) Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd.
Politics : Terengganu Umno Needs Strategy To Counter Allegations – Ahmad Zahid
JERTIH, July 13 (Bernama) — Terengganu UMNO must change by focusing on strategising to counter various perceptions and accusations hurled against UMNO if it wants to revive the party in the state, said UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Business : Cutting Red Tape Drives Growth Of Ev Charging Stations – Tengku Zafrul
IPOH, July 13 (Bernama) — The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide increased by 12.5 per cent as of June 25, compared to the first quarter of this year, driven by the government’s efforts to reduce bureaucratic hurdles in the installation process.
World : Philippines Raises Alert For La Nina
MANILA, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) — The Philippines’ state weather bureau has raised the alert for La Nina, suggesting that 70 per cent of the weather phenomenon will start in August and likely persist until the first quarter of next year, reported Xinhua.
General : Johor To Examine Ipt Syllabus, Subjects In Line With Market Needs
BATU PAHAT, July 13 (Bernama) — The Johor government will examine the syllabus and subjects in institutions of higher learning (IPT) in the state so that they will be in line with market needs, thereby increasing the marketability of graduates.
General : Forestry Dept Plants 500 Mangrove Saplings in Sungai Merbok Forest Reserve
SUNGAI PETANI, July 13 (Bernama) — The Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department (JPSM) planted 500 mangrove saplings of the Rhizophora Apiculata species via the Alam Be-Leaf Mangrove Tree Planting programme held in Compartment 11 of the Sungai Merbok Forest Reserve here today.
Sport : National Under-19 Team Head For Asean Tourney On A High After Friendly Win
SHAH ALAM, July 13 (Bernama) — The national Under-19 football team gave themselves a timely boost ahead of next week’s ASEAN Under-19 Championship with a 4-2 win over Cambodia in a friendly today.
General : Gov’t Agrees To Implement Vop – Finance Minister Ii
KUANTAN, July 13 (Bernama) — The government has agreed in principle to implement the Variation of Price (VOP) to help contractors faced with rising costs of construction materials due to the recent targeted diesel subsidy to ensure projects are completed on time.
General : Rapid Kl Introduces Mycity Two-day Pass
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) through Rapid KL is offering an additional package with the introduction of the MyCity Two-Day pass which is an unlimited daily travel pass on all Rapid KL rail and bus routes.
Politics : Ph-bn Grassroots Cooperation Will Be Strengthened – Asyraf Wajdi
TAIPING, July 13 (Bernama) — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) will continue to strengthen cooperation, including at the grassroots level, to ensure political stability in the country, said Unity Government Secretariat head Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
General : NGOs IN SUPPORT FOR STERN ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON ONLINE ABUSERS
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) — In light of the recent tragedy involving a TikTok content creator who allegedly committed suicide following persistent cyberbullying, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are in support of the government’s call for the authorities to take stern action on online abusers.
Sport : Mfsa Hope More States Will set Up Finswimming Associations
SEREMBAN, July 13 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Finswimming Association (MFSA) hope that more state associations will be established to enable the sport to be contested in future Malaysia Games (SUKMA).