The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia will expand its work in high-impact research, green innovation, and biodiversity conservation after 40 years as a statutory body. Director-general Datuk Dr Ismail Parlan said the institute will maintain its role in tropical forestry research, biodiversity, climate change, biotechnology, forest products, and natural resource development. FRIM hosted an open day on its main campus and at Taman Botani Kepong that attracted more than 5,000 visitors from various backgrounds.
The celebration gained significance after UNESCO designated FRIM as Malaysia's sixth World Heritage Site and Selangor's first in July. Officials planted a jelutong tree to mark the 100,000th tree in the 100 Million Tree Planting...
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji has designated Pitas Assemblyman Dato' Sri Dr Ruddy Awah as the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate for the 17th State Election. Hajiji called on Pitas residents to maintain their support for GRS by backing Ruddy when the State Assembly dissolves to allow the upcoming polls. Ruddy won his seat as an independent in the previous election with a 559-vote majority, but he expects to secure more than 2,000 votes under the GRS banner.
Development initiatives in Pitas feature 440 completed People's Housing Programme units and a water treatment plant valued at RM13 million. Officials have installed 1,000 utility poles to provide electricity to underserved areas. A permanent evacuation center capable of...
A 10-year-old girl from Sarawak will be able to enroll in school after years without proper documentation once she receives her identification card in the next three to six months. Parti Keadilan Rakyat Lanang officials accompanied Rovina Rata and another undocumented child to the National Registration Department on Sept. 23 to begin the application process. Augustine Ijan, age 4, received his MyKid card on Sept. 28, but Rovina must wait several months for hers because her case involves additional complications.
The children's situations came to light on Sept. 21 when party members visited construction workers' families to distribute food baskets. Rovina's mother previously lacked identification documents herself, which had delayed the...
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged the state to adopt advanced technologies to boost economic growth by following China's development model. He addressed the Sarawak Foundry and Engineering Industries Association on Saturday, emphasizing China's transformation over the past three decades under reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping. The premier recalled visiting Shenzhen and Beijing in the early 1990s when the open-door policy began reshaping the nation's trajectory.
Abang Johari highlighted Sarawak's renewable energy potential through hydrogen extraction from water resources and solar power development. The state launched an Autonomous Rapid Transit system powered by hydrogen fuel, and researchers...
Sabah will expand affordable housing construction from 40 to 50 units per constituency in 2026, with 10 homes reserved for newlyweds. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor announced the increase at a groundbreaking ceremony for a housing development on Saturday in Kampung Taka. The government commits additional resources to couples struggling financially and residing with relatives.
The 37.6-acre project operated by Sabah Housing and Town Development Authority features 320 residential units and 171 commercial spaces. Hajiji distributed 468 land titles covering 1,273.432 hectares to recipients at the event. The chief minister pledged new facilities for Pitas such as a sports complex, a 1 million ringgit bus terminal, and a 1.4...
Bandau assemblyman Datuk Wetrom Bahanda will abandon his current seat to run in Matunggong for the 17th Sabah State Election after grassroots supporters requested the move. The deputy president of Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat said on Sunday that he remains connected to Matunggong through his parliamentary duties as Kota Marudu MP. Wetrom captured the Bandau seat in the 16th State Election before defeating Parti Bersatu Sabah president Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili for Kota Marudu in 2022.
The party confirmed plans to field candidates in 36 constituencies while evaluating additional seats. Wetrom said KDM received multiple requests from other areas beyond the initial 20 seats under consideration. The party will compete...
Pakatan Harapan seeks limited seats in negotiations with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah for the state election despite recent coalition departures. PKR Sabah chief Datuk Ts Mustapha Sakmud said on Saturday that the coalition prioritizes political stability over seat numbers as discussions continue before assembly dissolution. Sources indicated Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor offered 18 of 73 seats, while PH requested between 21 and 23 positions.
STAR President Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and SAPP President Datuk Seri Panglima Yong Teck Lee announced plans to use separate party symbols after raising concerns about the allocation agreement. GRS resolved that component parties fielding candidates under different logos...
Tourism Malaysia did not organize catering services for the Global Travel Meet gala dinner, where alcohol was served, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said on Sunday. Private sector partners arranged the food and beverages, while the agency limited its involvement to launching the Visit Malaysia 2026 events calendar at the venue. The minister said the gathering produced an estimated 420 million ringgit in economic impact and aimed to promote Malaysia as a destination before the campaign begins.
Masjid Tanah lawmaker Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin questioned the appropriateness of serving alcohol at an event involving a government agency. Tiong responded by urging the legislator to support tourism promotion efforts rather than...
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday he wants his upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump to advance Palestinian statehood and rights. Trump will attend the ASEAN-US Summit and East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur later this month, alongside the ASEAN Summit. Anwar expressed support for Hamas accepting portions of a 20-point ceasefire proposal that includes releasing Israeli captives within 72 hours in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
The plan requires ending hostilities, disarming Gaza armed groups, and withdrawing Israeli forces from the territory that would transition to technocratic administration. Anwar praised Trump for urging Israel to stop the bombardment and allow humanitarian assistance into...
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