The local halal food sector is in robust health as sales of halal food is expected to reach RM50 billion this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

Local halal food sales seen reaching RM50b this year

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) is drafting a policy to provide social security for gig economy workers involved in e-hailing services so that they are not discriminated against by their employers.

HR ministry drafting policy to ensure social security for gig workers 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has received a total of 744 reports on online scams involving Facebook sites from January to May 25.

MCMC logged over 700 reports of online scams involving Facebook since January, says deputy minister

The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is preparing a national defence industry policy that will be launched this year to expand the industry by creating more jobs in the field.

Mindef preparing policy on national defence industry 

The Melaka government is seeking an allocation of RM20 million from the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) to upgrade tourism products in the state ahead of the Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM 2024).

Melaka seeking RM20m allocation from Motac to upgrade tourism products

NEW DELHI (June 4): Malaysia offered its condolences to India over Friday's (June 2) train disaster that left hundreds of people dead or wounded.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir offered his condolences to the dead and wished recovery to those injured in the accident in...

Malaysia offers condolences to India over train tragedy 

Known for its projects in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd has also been making its mark down south. Through its wholly owned subsidiary — Permas Jaya Sdn Bhd — the group has been developing its 1,400-acre Bandar Baru Permas Jaya township in Johor since 1981.

BRDB gears up for three launches in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Johor

Penang-born Han Chong has a lot to be thankful for these days especially since making his mark as a fashion designer with cult-brand Self-Portrait, which he founded in 2013 in the city of his dreams, London. The Central Saint Martins alum has hit several milestones in his decade-long adventure designing clothes for all women.

Amazing lace

Retailers are reminded not to hoard sugar supply or impose conditions on buyers as stern action can be taken against them, said Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh.

Retailers reminded not to hoard sugar, impose condition on buyers

A total of 38 out of the 717 projects under the supervision of the Ministry of Works (KKR) nationwide have been identified as “sick projects”, said its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

Works ministry identifies 38 sick projects nationwide, says deputy minister

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) on Saturday (June 3) said it welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a review of the affordable housing policy, but reiterated that social housing programmes should be the responsibility of the government.

ACCCIM welcomes PM’s call to review affordable housing policy, says social housing is govt’s responsibility

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari on Saturday (June 3) confirmed rumours that some committee chairmen have started to pack up and vacate their office.

He said it was a common practice among state executive councillors especially at the end of the term, before the election.

Selangor MB confirms exco members are packing up to vacate office

The issue of staff shortage involving the Health Ministry (MOH) is being scrutinised according to the requirements of vacancies for positions such as doctors and nurses, said Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

MOH scrutinising manpower shortage issue, says Dr Zaliha

The re-gazetting process of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (HSKLU) spanning an area of 536.7 hectares, which was previously de-gazetted in 2021, has been finalised during the state government meeting (MMKN), two weeks ago.

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