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PDRM collected RM2.4m of unpaid saman over 3 days of Madani govt event – discount policy to continue

May 7, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , , ,

The home ministry announced that PDRM collected RM2,452,510 of unpaid saman over three days of the ‘Program Madani Rakyat Zon Utara’ event, which was held from May 3-5 at Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong, Penang. The breakdown is in the graphic above, and it’s no surprise that collection was highest on the final day. Of course, [...]read morePDRM collected RM2.4m of unpaid saman over 3 days of Madani govt event – discount policy to continue

Foreign news reports of impending petrol, diesel price hike untrue, as gov’t hasn’t discussed matter – Fahmi

May 6, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The government says that foreign media reports suggesting the country has decided on a price hike for petrol and diesel is not true. That’s because the cabinet has not yet discussed the matter, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. “I have studied the matter carefully and can confirm that the matter was not discussed because [...]read moreForeign news reports of impending petrol, diesel price hike untrue, as gov’t hasn’t discussed matter – Fahmi

Perak state govt proposes Tg Malim – Lumut highway

April 17, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

The West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) from Gopeng to Kuala Kangsar was only recently approved, but the Perak state government is already proposing another new highway – from Tanjong Malim to Lumut. According to MB Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, the proposed highway is one of the projects forwarded to the finance ministry’s attention. It’s a [...]read morePerak state govt proposes Tg Malim – Lumut highway

Johor state gov’t to develop multi-tiered Automated Rapid Transit to ease traffic congestion in Johor Bahru

April 17, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , , ,

Automated rapid transit system in ChinaThe Johor state government intends to develop a multi-tiered automated rapid transit (ART) system in the city of Johor Bahru in order to address traffic congestion in the city, Bernama has reported. DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar and Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail had consented to the [...]read moreJohor state gov’t to develop multi-tiered Automated Rapid Transit to ease traffic congestion in Johor Bahru

Alfa Romeo Junior – Milano crossover renamed after dispute with Italian govt over where it is produced

April 17, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , ,

After being chided by the Italian government over the name of its newly revealed crossover, Alfa Romeo has announced it will change the name of the Milano to the Junior. Why Junior? Well, there’s an explanation for that. According to the carmaker, the name references the GT 1300 Junior which was unveiled in Balocco on [...]read moreAlfa Romeo Junior – Milano crossover renamed after dispute with Italian govt over where it is produced

Games Act Like Unregulated Banks, And The US Gov’t Has Noticed

April 5, 2024 No Comments Gaming , , , , ,

A new report from the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—an organization focused on enforcing the laws that protect consumers—indicates the bureau is aware of and monitoring big online video games that are filled with in-app purchases, digital currencies, and shady third-party markets that turn these games into pseudo-banks and casinos for kids.  The [...]read moreGames Act Like Unregulated Banks, And The US Gov’t Has Noticed

Spanco boss charged with cheating the gov’t to gain RM3.9b vehicle fleet management contract, claims trial

April 4, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The chairman of fleet management company Spanco was charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday with cheating the government to award his company a contract – worth over RM3.9 billion – for the management of government vehicles, according to news reports. Tan Sri Robert Tan Hua Choon was charged for having allegedly cheated [...]read moreSpanco boss charged with cheating the gov’t to gain RM3.9b vehicle fleet management contract, claims trial

High-Value Goods Tax implementation put on hold, finance ministry says gov’t to announce new date later

March 29, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , ,

The High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT), which was supposed to be implemented from May 1, 2024, has been put on hold. It was reported that this is due to the finance ministry’s postponement in presenting the bill to parliament. According to The Edge, the delay in the bill was due to disagreements over the definition of [...]read moreHigh-Value Goods Tax implementation put on hold, finance ministry says gov’t to announce new date later

Gov’t launches e-Dereg to help tackle abandoned cars issue – owners can now de-register their vehicle online

March 21, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , ,

In a bid to address the increasing number of abandoned vehicles in municipalities, the government has introduced an online initiative to ease the process of de-registering a vehicle, the New Straits Times reports. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, owners wanting to dispose of their old vehicles can do so through a licenced Authorised Automotive [...]read moreGov’t launches e-Dereg to help tackle abandoned cars issue – owners can now de-register their vehicle online

Tamil Nadu govt failed to release full funds allocated for tiger reserves: NTCA representatives | Coimbatore News

February 28, 2024 No Comments News , , , , , , , ,

COIMBATORE: Two representatives from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) visited Ulandy, Pollachi, Valparai and Manambolly forest ranges in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Monday. They also visited Manthirimattam reserve forest in the Manambolly forest range where a sub-adult tiger has been kept inside an enclosure for the last two years.The representatives said the [...]read moreTamil Nadu govt failed to release full funds allocated for tiger reserves: NTCA representatives | Coimbatore News