Wan Azizah: Two million face masks distributed to students nationwide
Approximately two million face masks have been distributed to students in areas affected by haze across the country, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told reporters after distributing N95-type face masks to the public at KL Sentral on Thursday.
She also advised those who have to be in open areas to wear a face mask and drink plenty of water.
On Malaysia being at the top of the world air pollution index, Dr Wan Azizah said the government is preparing several measures to tackle it.
September 19, 2019
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Over RM180mil in illicit goods seized from September last year
Bukit Aman Marine Operations Force (MOF) has confiscated over RM180mil in illicit goods during seizures between September 2018 and September 2019.
MOF commander Senior Asst Comm Mohd Yusoff Mamat in a press conference at Bukit Aman on Thursday said that marine police had also investigated 5,645 cases in that same time period.
Regarding hotspots, marine police have identified waters near Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang as being favourites for illegal fishing.
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September 19, 2019
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Ideas proposes gradual GLC stake divestment by government
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has proposed a review of Malaysian government-linked companies (GLCs) to form the basis of a divestment strategy.
Ideas research director Laurence Todd said this during a public forum ahead of Malaysia's Budget 2020 announcement on Oct 11 this year.
Todd dded that under the proposal, the government is to target a gradual disposal of its shareholdings in GLCs to 10% of these companies' total market capitalisation by 2030.
September 19, 2019
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Dr M: Ask Jokowi why Indonesia does not want our help to fight forest fires
Malaysia never asked Indonesia why it did not accept its offer of assistance to combat the haze-causing forest fires in the republic, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of the Special Cabinet Committee on Anti-Corruption, Dr Mahathir said Malaysia had offered assistance to tackle the forest fires as it has water-bombing equipment.
September 19, 2019
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Dr M: New curbs to direct tenders, add safeguards to special cases
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced that the Federal Government will impose conditions which will limit direct tenders to only exceptional cases.
He said government agencies must give an explanation why is there direct negotiation and must get an approval first from the Finance Ministry.
He said this after chairing the 10th Special Cabinet Committee on Anti-Corruption (JKKMAR) on Thursday.
September 19, 2019
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Dr M on UNGA: We’ll criticise and praise when necessary
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who will be attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next week, said he will state the truth and criticise when necessary and also praise the UN on what is has achieved.
He said this at a press conference after chairing a meeting of the Special Cabinet Committee on Anti-Corruption on Thursday.
September 19, 2019
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Jomo: Strong political will needed in domestic renewable energy push
Economist Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram said a strong political will is needed to push for renewable energy (RE) in Malaysia.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday on the sidelines of a public forum on Budget 2020, Jomo said the government should make a strong indication that the country is serious about renewable energy production, and make a determined switch to promoting palm-oil based biodiesel.
September 19, 2019
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Dr M: RM450m leaked letter was a suggestion to cut cost
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday explained the RM450million project mentioned in a letter circulating online was already in progress and the document was a recommendation to approve cheaper implementation by the award winner.
He said this in response to an Umno leader who accused the Pakatan Harapan government of being corrupt by awarding the project directly.
September 19, 2019
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Reopen question of cancelling ECRL, Jomo tells govt after Amhari's 1MDB trial testimony
Economist Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram has urged the government to reopen the question of cancelling the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, following 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-Tanore trial key witness Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin's statements that the project was mooted to bail 1MDB out.
Jomo, who has been a strong critic against the mega project, told reporters that on the sidelines of a public forum on Budget 2020 on Thursday.
September 19, 2019
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PM: Govt agrees with use of body cameras to prevent misconduct
As part of the government’s bid to curb corruption, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday said that body-mounted cameras will be issued to law enforcement officers.
He said the move was due to the various allegations of misconduct where officers have bullied or beaten up people.
As such, cameras would be able to reveal the truth.
September 19, 2019
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Visibility declines in southern Sarawak
Visibility in southern Sarawak declined to very low levels on Thursday.
Readings from the Meteorological Department showed Kuching with a visibility of only 0.5 kilometres as at 12pm with an an API level of 270.
September 19, 2019
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77,000 pairs of fake sandals worth RM613k seized
About 77,000 pairs of counterfeit sandals worth about RM613,000 have been seized by the Perak Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry.
Its chief executive officer V. Ravichandran said the items were seized during a raid at two premises in Pusing on Wednesday.
He said the owner of both premises was arrested.
September 19, 2019
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Canada's Trudeau apologises for dressing up in brownface in 2001
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Wednesday for wearing brownface makeup to a costume party in 2001, an image that could undermine his chances for re-election with less than five weeks to go before the national election.
September 18, 2019
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Mah: Do not label the 33 as having latent TB
MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said he was against labeling the 33 students and teachers from SMJK Heng Ee as having latent tuberculosis(TB).
Carmen Yee was a student from the same school before she passed away on Aug 26.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Mah said those suspected of having latent TB can only be identified after the incubation period is over.
September 18, 2019
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Two Malaysian nationals charged in Australia for importing methamphetamine precursor
The Australian Border Force said on Wednesday (September 18) they had charged two Malaysian nationals with importing more than 1.2 tonnes of Ephedrine into Australia.
22-year-old Chong Weng Kay Chong, and 63-year-old Cheaw Min Yok Cheaw were charged on Tuesday with importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years' jail and a possible fine of AUD1,050,000.
September 18, 2019
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PM launches Foreign Policy Framework of the New Malaysia
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday launched the Foreign Policy Framework of the New Malaysia and said it will serve as a guide for the country in conducting its foreign policy in a rapidly changing and challenging world.
September 18, 2019
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Maszlee: Schools and kindergartens in Penang, Putrajaya, KL and Selangor to close for two days
As the haze worsened, Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik on Wednesday announced that all schools and kindergartens in Penang, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will be closed for the next two days.
He said the ministry has issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs), which include giving principals and headmasters autonomy to declare school closures and letting teachers work from home.
September 18, 2019
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Furniture booth catches fire in JB mall, but public snuffs it out
A furniture booth inside the Mid Valley Southkey Mall in Johor Baru caught fire on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was caught on video by mall visitors and went viral on social media.
September 18, 2019
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Jokowi inspects burnt forests, calls for investigation
Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Tuesday paid a visit to one of the burnt forests in Sumatra where artificial rain was dumped to put out the fires, and called for an investigation into those behind it.
Indonesia and neighboring countries in Southeast Asia are regularly hit by smoky haze from slash-and-burn clearances of forests for timber and palm oil plantations, but conditions this year have been the worst since 2015 due to an El Nino weather pattern causing an extended dry spell.
September 18, 2019
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IGP: Police ready to assist DoE to curb open burning
Police are ready to assist the Department of Environment (DoE) if there are requests to curb open burning activity in the country, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador.
September 18, 2019
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The People of the Forest (3/3)
Currently, Sabah remains Malaysia's stronghold for the apes with more than 70% found in totally protected areas.
However, unmanaged deforestation and illegal wildlife trade remain a threat to these great apes.
So let’s raise some awareness to keep the people of the forest thriving in the wild!
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The People of the Forest (2/3)
In the wild, orang utans can live to the age of 50 and female orang utans usually beginreproducing between the ages of 10 -15.
An orang utan’s diet comprises of a variety of things such as fruits, young leaves and shoots,insects, soil, tree bark, woody lianas, and occasionally eggs and small vertebrates.
Known as gardeners of the forest, they play an important role in seed dispersal and forest ecosystem health.
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The People of the Forest (1/3)
International Orang Utan Day is today! This year, we recognise the uniqueness of these great orange apes.
Humans share about 97% of our DNA with orangutans, making them one of our closest evolutionary cousins.
There are three species of orang-utan - the Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli - which differ slightly in behaviour and appearance.
There are two kinds of adult male orang utans - flanged and unflanged.
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World Lizard Day | (3/3)
These reptiles have many interesting and distinguishing characteristics like curly prehensile tails, large head shields, long sticky tongues, independently moving eyes, ability to change colours and special toes to climb.
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World Lizard Day | (2/3)
What cool facts do you know about these cold-blooded creatures? We’ve got a few to share!
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World Lizard Day | (1/3)
Today is World Lizard Day! Did you know that there are 128 species of lizards in eight families in Malaysia?🦎
Unknown to many, there are over 5,600 lizard species globally and a large number of these reptiles are listed as endangered due to the loss of habitat and being preyed upon by cats and dogs.
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