Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba has supported Parliament’s decision to remove Bikita South MP Energy Mutodi as Chair of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance, and Economic Development. Charamba argued the move protected Parliament’s integrity and the principle of separation of powers.
Mutodi was dismissed after accusing Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga of soliciting bribes from government contractors. In a post on X under the name Dhonzamanzi007, Charamba praised the Speaker of Parliament for taking swift action. He also criticized an “opposition ethos” within some parts of the ruling party, claiming that certain members hoped to advance opposition agendas through Zanu PF.
Mutodi had...
The Zanu PF Women’s League has enhanced economic opportunities for women in Manicaland by distributing 10,000 road runner chicks. The initiative, led by Cde Mabel Chinomona, the Secretary for Women's Affairs and Senate President, took place at the Chiwetu Training Center in Makoni West. Women from all districts in the province received their share, aligning with Zanu PF and President Mnangagwa’s goal to empower women through economic projects.
Cde Chinomona emphasized the importance of expanding into large-scale poultry farming and called for young women to embrace leadership roles. She also announced a US$500,000 economic empowerment fund to support grassroots projects across the country. Dr. Jenfan Muswere, MP for Makoni West...
The ZANU-PF National Annual People’s Conference will take place in Mutare from October 13-18, 2025. The event highlights the continued dominance of ZANU-PF in Zimbabwe's political landscape, 45 years after independence. Opposition discussions often revolve around the ruling party’s actions rather than their own initiatives. The conference serves as a reflection of the party’s performance and the nation’s evolving priorities, from land reform to economic development.
Past conferences have mirrored Zimbabwe’s political and economic journey, with debates on land reform, sanctions, and sovereignty shaping national discourse. Under President Mnangagwa, the agenda focuses on modernization and aligning policies with Vision 2030 goals. This...
At the Eco-Shop Grand Feast with Che Sayang, held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), children from diverse backgrounds gathered to celebrate unity and joy, reflecting Malaysia's multicultural identity. The event, themed “Satu Senyuman, Seribu Makna” (One Smile, A Thousand Meanings), brought together 677 children from 24 welfare homes, providing them with a rare and memorable experience.
Among the children, Muhammad Annemen Search, 13, expressed his excitement to explore life outside his home, while S. Kugeneswary, 11, highlighted the friendships formed across races. The event also saw the involvement of influencer Abdul Qayyum Halid, known as Che Sayang Kitchen, who emphasized the role of influencers in promoting...
Several stretches of the Kajang–Seremban Highway (Lekas) will be temporarily closed from the Kajang Selatan interchange to the Paroi interchange from 5 pm on Saturday to 4 am on Sunday for the 10th RHB Lekas Highway Ride 2025 cycling race.
Negeri Sembilan Police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the closure is necessary to ensure the safety of participants in the race, which includes categories covering distances of 105km, 78km, 17km, and 12km.
The affected routes include Semenyih, Beranang, Pajam, Nilai, Mantin, Lenggeng, Setul Toll, Seremban/Temiang, Ampangan Toll, and Jelebu/Seremban, with the U-turn point at KM41.8. All race categories will start and finish at the Kajang Selatan Toll Plaza.
Motorists are advised to plan their...
The Selangor government is intensifying efforts to establish itself as the nation's aerospace and aviation hub, aiming to house up to 70% of the country’s operations in the state, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
He noted that Selangor currently holds 67% of the market share in the aerospace and aviation sector, following the launch of the 600-acre Selangor Aero Park (SAP) near KL International Airport (KLIA) Aeropolis. The park has seen strong interest, with 100 acres already occupied.
Amirudin expressed confidence that the first 200 acres of the park would be booked by the end of this year or early 2026. He added that the state is exploring drone technology opportunities and has earmarked 1,000 acres in Kuala...
The Selangor government has proposed that part of the tax revenue from the sale of electronic cigarettes (vape) products be distributed to state governments and local authorities (PBT).
State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin explained that this move would help manage the negative effects of vape sales and support enforcement and public education efforts at the grassroots level.
She emphasized that state governments and PBTs need adequate resources to conduct enforcement operations, particularly against illegal vape sales to teenagers, and to implement community awareness programs. The funds could also support educational institutions and provide rehabilitation for nicotine addiction.
Jamaliah also...
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd has announced a power supply disruption on the Kelana Jaya Line between Universiti and Abdullah Hukum stations.
In a statement on X, the rail operator announced the setup of a shuttle train service between Taman Jaya Station and Bangsar Station (Platform 2) to assist passengers in continuing their journeys.
The engineering team is on site, working to restore normal service as quickly as possible. Some passengers reported being stranded at Kelana Jaya Station for nearly two hours due to the disruption.
Commuters are advised to check Rapid KL’s social media platforms for the latest updates on the service.
The Health Ministry has reported an increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases and influenza clusters nationwide, particularly in educational institutions, though the situation remains within seasonal expectations and is under control.
Hospital admissions for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) showed a slight decline, with no new virus mutations detected. The rise in cases is attributed to the seasonal Influenza A (H3) strain.
Monitoring at 58 sentinel health clinics revealed that the ILI rate increased to 7.38% in Epidemiological Week 40/2025, up from 5.95% the previous week. The highest ILI consultation rates were recorded in Selangor, Melaka, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Sabah.
Surveillance data showed a drop in...
