Diyana Ibrahim
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12MP report highlights widening development gap among states
Dependence on commodities in rural regions, low-skilled labour prompts need for more equitable distribution of wealth.
Sabah has 8 of country’s poorest districts, 12MP report says
Another two districts mired in poverty located in Kelantan and Sarawak.
Govt to spend RM1.6 billion to replace 148 schools, Ismail Sabri says
Conducive environment crucial to developing talent.
RM2.25 billion under 12MP for housing for the poor, PM says
Funds for building, repairing 85,500 homes.
Only 1 of 6 goals under 11MP met, says Putrajaya
Labour productivity is sole target achieved in previous five-year plan, PM says.
12MP aims at rebuilding economy after Covid-19 epidemic
Five-year plan to hinge on three themes, four catalytic policy enablers, 14 game changers to rejuvenate country.
416 construction sites closed for failing to follow SOP, says deputy minister
Arthur Joseph Kurup says checks carried out at 10,087 sites since June 1.
Uphill battle for Ku Li to bring back old Umno, say experts
Issues of legality, questions status of present Umno arise.
Govt to seek rulers’ consent to amend Constitution on citizenship rights
Hamzah Zainudin says this is to allow overseas-born children of Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers to become automatic citizens.
Two-year free passport extension for Malaysians abroad, says home minister
This follows the government’s decision to extend the validity for Singapore-based citizens in July.
Schools must reopen so pupils don’t fall behind in studies, says minister
Radzi Jidin says based a Unesco report, closures in Malaysia are three times that of other countries.
Cabotage policy to be tabled to cabinet in October, says Wee
Transport minister says this will be done after getting feedback from agencies, but does not explain missed deadline.
Anwar wants arrest of MACC officers debated in Parliament
Seriousness of case, sum of money, agencies involved require govt to shed light, says opposition leader.
Health Ministry to keep Covid-19 hospitals until epidemic eases, says Khairy
Minister says hybrid hospitals will eventually take over bulk of virus patients.
Govt spent RM593 million on better medical equipment for Covid care, says Khairy
This is on top of RM148 million in donated equipment, says minister.
