IPOH: The Perak state government will form a committee with AirAsia to study possible new flight routes to and from Ipoh, including domestic routes.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (March 29, 2025).
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has allocated RM8.5mil under the SMJ Health Assistance Scheme Sabah Sejahtera to support end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients in accessing haemodialysis treatment.
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya will evaluate whether the change in administration in the United States would have any impact on Malaysia's exports of halal products, says Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong (pic).
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (March 27, 2025)
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) "as soon as possible" following the United States' announcement that it will impose additional 10 per cent tariffs on goods imported from China.
THE Government has never promised or approved compensation to the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple in Jalan Masjid India to relocate, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government will expand the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) initiative to benefit 5.4 million recipients starting April 1, a significant increase from the current 700,000 beneficiaries.
JOHOR BARU: Malaysia intends to be better prepared for any eventuality or fallout from the current global geoeconomics situation by establishing the National Geoeconomic Command Centre (NGCC), says Liew Chin Tong.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (March 25, 2025)
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno is urging the state government to take immediate action following the closure of Koperasi Serbaguna Sanya Berhad (Kosan), which has left 230 people without jobs.
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged the state government to take immediate and serious action to address coastal erosion to safeguard the well-being and interests of the people.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (March 21, 2025)
KUALA LUMPUR: Awanbiru Technology Bhd (Awantec) has announced that its unit, Prestariang SKIN Sdn Bhd (PSKIN), and the government have recorded a consent order regarding the unilateral termination of the National Immigration Control System (SKIN) project in 2019.
NIBONG TEBAL: The government remains committed to addressing school overcrowding by building new schools to meet growing demand, particularly in urban areas, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Many households in Vientiane, the Laos capital city, are struggling with water supply issues, including shortages and low water pressure.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (March 22, 2025)
KULAI: The Johor government has introduced a special task force to address flood hotspots across the state and develop a holistic mitigation strategy, says Johor executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.
PETALING JAYA: The new proposed guidelines for Muslims attending non-Muslim events is a troubling escalation of the government's overreach into personal and communal interactions, says Sisters in Islam (SIS).
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (March 20, 2025)