PUTRAJAYA, The government will set up the National Digital Inclusion Council to focus on creating digital economy income opportunities for the people, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.The council, to be headed by Dr Mahathir, will comprise …
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Man Arrested For A Series Of Home Rental Scam
The Police have arrested a 51-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of home rental scam. Between 5 and 15 October 2019, the Police received eight reports of home rental scams involving more than $5,000 lost by the victims. The victi…
Read moreAppeal For Next-Of-Kin – Mr Lim Tiong Eng
The Police are appealing for the next-of-kin of 93-year-old MrLim Tiong Eng to come forward.Mr Lim, a former resident of All Saints Home (Jurong East) had passed away on 20 September 2019 at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.Anyone with information is requ…
Read moreMan Arrested For Snatch Theft
The Police have arrested a 65-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of snatch theft.On 14 October 2019 at about 12.35pm, the Police received a report from a woman that her gold necklace was snatched away by an unknown man along Commonwea…
Read moreTwo Men Arrested For Loanshark Harassment
The Police have arrested two men, aged 17 and 22 for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.On 15 October 2019, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment where the gate of a residential unit along Pasir Ris Street…
Read moreClose attention must be given to income, wealth distribution to eradicate poverty – Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia has made considerable strides in its poverty eradication efforts but problems relating to poverty persist and require policy attention, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.He said Malaysia is no longer just grappling wit…
Read moreStudents Need to Follow Rules to Avoid Chaos, Says Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Students in institutes of higher learning need to follow procedures, rules and regulations made by their universities in order to avoid chaos, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.He said students are free to express their views b…
Read moreMalaysia to Work Diplomatically with India on Palm Oil Issue – Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government will have to work diplomatically if India decides to restrict the imports of Malaysian palm oil.He said the speculated issues were just a reaction from traders and so far, we ha…
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