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Nation 10 Dec 2024 | 01:44 AM

Opposition MPs can negotiate special allocations with govt's chief whip, says FT Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs can negotiate with the government’s chief whip in relation to the special allocations for their constituencies, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Nation 15 Nov 2023 | 11:00 PM

‘Equal allocations a must’

PETALING JAYA: In the wake of four Bersatu MPs switching camps despite the anti-hopping law being in place, three civil society groups have stepped up calls for the government to give equal constituency development funds (CDFs) to all MPs.

Nation 24 Jan 2024 | 12:43 PM

Govt looking to increase number of Civil Defence Force volunteers to 150,000 by end of 2025, says Zahid

KAJANG: The government is targeting to increase the number of Civil Defence Force (CDF) volunteers to 150,000 by the end of 2025, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation 25 Feb 2023 | 01:30 PM

Budget 2023: Bersih urges Anwar to deliver on promise of equal funding for MPs

PETALING JAYA: The lack of mention of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) being allocated to Opposition MPs in the Budget 2023 has been pointed out by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih).

Nation 29 Oct 2022 | 12:29 PM

Floods: Civil Defence has authority to order victims to evacuate, says deputy chief commissioner

KUALA LUMPUR: Civil Defence Force (CDF) officers and personnel have the authority to order flood victims to evacuate to temporary relief centres if needed, says Norhafifi Ismail.

Nation 4 June 2023 | 11:11 AM

'Superman' to the rescue? Mat rempit being considered for Melaka motorcycle ambulance team

MELAKA: An ambitious plan to recruit mat rempit as part of the motorcycle ambulances team is currently being studied, says Kol (PA) Mike Thein.

Nation 11 May 2024 | 05:40 AM

Heavy rains causes flash floods at four villages in Sik

SIK: A one-hour heavy downpour caused four villages here to be hit by flash floods.

Economy 28 Mar 2023 | 11:00 PM

Beijing plans to revamp coordination and allocation of resources

China will encourage domestic enterprises to integrate more deeply into global industrial and supply chains and strengthen the coordination and allocation of resources in key industries such as semi-conductors, the country’s top industry regulator says.

Technology 25 Mar 2024 | 11:00 PM

Cook tells forum AI is key for climate battle

BEIJING: Apple Inc chief executive officer (CEO) Tim Cook said artificial intelligence (AI) is an essential tool for helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint, as he joined a climate change dialog last Sunday at the China Development Forum (CDF).

Nation 13 Mar 2022 | 05:09 AM

Cops investigating viral video about Ampang landslide

AMPANG: Police are investigating a video that went viral which shows Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Farouk Eshak giving instructions at an area here hit by a landslide.

Nation 21 Oct 2024 | 10:23 AM

Be fair, don’t force us to sign MOU, Opposition tells govt

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional should not be compelled to sign the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the unity government, as it is unfair to force the Opposition to agree to all demands by the government, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

Nation 26 Dec 2020 | 08:10 AM

Upko chief: Development funds should be given to all MPs, reps

KOTA KINABALU: The governments at federal and state levels should share the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) with all MPs and assemblymen irrespective of their political affiliation, says Upko president Datuk Seri Wilfred Tangau.

Myanmar 16 May 2021 | 11:00 PM

Six rebels killed in fresh clashes

Six opposition rebels have been killed after days of clashes in Myanmar, an anti-junta defence force made up of civilians said, as Britain and the United States condemned the military’s violence against civilians.

Myanmar 16 May 2021 | 12:12 PM

Anti-coup militia says at least five dead in Myanmar clashes

At least five opposition rebels have been killed after days of clashes in Myanmar, an anti-junta militia said Sunday, as Britain and the United States condemned the military's violence against civilians.

Nation 28 Nov 2023 | 05:02 AM

Anwar: No conditions on allocation for supporting PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Expressing support for the Prime Minister is not a condition for equal government allocation for MPs, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Comment 19 Dec 2023 | 11:00 PM

When MPs ‘go rogue’

All five Bersatu Members of Parliament, who declared their support for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister, have cited one clear reason – they needed the funds for development in their respective constituencies.

Nation 15 Sept 2024 | 01:54 AM

Perikatan Nasional unanimously rejects government-opposition MOU

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional has unanimously declined the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding allocations for its MPs, says Opposition chief Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

Nation 16 Sept 2024 | 10:17 AM

Fadillah releases MOU contents following Perikatan criticisms

KUALA LUMPUR: After Perikatan Nasional unanimously rejected the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on allocations for its MPs, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has released the contents of the draft document.

Nation 16 Sept 2024 | 11:00 PM

DPM releases two drafts of MOU

PETALING JAYA: The memorandum of understanding (MOU) on allocations for the Opposition aims to foster a cooperative environment where all MPs can focus on economic recovery and fulfil their roles as a check and balance, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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