Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim travels to Kota Kinabalu today to accelerate development projects across Sabah state. The leader will address plans for relocating the damaged Gaya Teacher Education Institute campus after a recent landslide caused extensive destruction. Officials determined the facility sustained irreparable damage that makes on-site repairs unfeasible.
Budget modifications will accommodate the unexpected relocation costs without compromising fiscal responsibility. Anwar emphasized during a Finance Ministry assembly that spending adjustments serve public welfare rather than luxury purposes. The government previously requested a comprehensive damage assessment from education officials. National revenues must...
Malaysia plans direct consultations with students from elementary through university levels regarding the Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill. Minister Azalina Othman Said announced these engagement sessions will commence in October. The decision emerged after a previous participant questioned whether students would participate in the legislative process. The sessions will complement existing stakeholder meetings with teachers and parents.
Previous town halls emphasized the need for an authoritative tribunal that resolves cases quickly without court involvement. Participants recommended establishing child-friendly reporting mechanisms like dedicated hotlines. Feedback stressed that reporting systems must remain simple to encourage student...
Malaysia's Transport Ministry determined that circulating electrical current within underground cables caused the August 28 blackout at KLIA Terminal 2. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad investigators traced the current flow between a 33-kilovolt main substation and multiple 11-kilovolt terminal substations. The electrical current generated heat at cable connection points that triggered a flashover and disrupted power supply. High soil resistance blocked proper current discharge and intensified heat buildup on cable components.
Airport operators replaced damaged cable connections and added sheath voltage limiters as immediate fixes. MAHB reconfigured grounding systems and upgraded maintenance procedures with regular discharge testing...
A 46-year-old suspect died by apparent suicide after allegedly attacking his seven-year-old nephew with a hammer in Bachok yesterday. Police discovered the man hanging from a casuarina tree three kilometers from the assault scene. The attack occurred at 5:15 p.m. at a shophouse on Jalan Pasar Jelawat before the suspect escaped on a motorcycle. Deputy Police Chief DSP Mohd Azrie Sulaiman confirmed forensic teams handled the body.
The child remains hospitalized in critical condition at Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital with severe head trauma. Authorities detained the victim's 36-year-old aunt for questioning. Police investigate under penal code sections addressing grievous bodily harm with weapons and child protection violations. The...
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim backed the Global Sumud Flotilla's humanitarian journey to Gaza despite security concerns. The leader urged the mission to proceed after launching a farmers' market anniversary celebration. He condemned Israeli violence and called for immediate cessation of actions against Palestinians. Multiple nations issued security warnings but have not deterred flotilla progress.
Thirty-four Malaysian citizens sail in international waters near Greece as part of multi-national efforts. The convoy includes volunteers from 45 countries attempting to breach Gaza's maritime blockade. Participants face potential drone strikes and military threats during their Mediterranean voyage. Malaysia stands as the...
Zimbabwe's education minister called for library modernization during the 58th Annual Zimbabwe Library Association Conference in Nyanga on Wednesday. Torerayi Moyo urged facilities to establish makerspaces for hands-on technology training and STEM education. These changes would prepare students for rapid technological advancement while supporting entrepreneurship development.
Moyo emphasized that libraries should provide free digital resources through open-access databases. The initiative aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 development strategy. Libraries can bridge information gaps and enhance digital skills among learners.
Manicaland Provincial Affairs Minister Misheck Mugadza highlighted how information centers...
Zimbabwe's First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa directed a citywide sanitation campaign across Harare yesterday. The Environmental Management Agency and Harare City Council supported the initiative that targeted downtown areas and the Mbare flyover. Business owners and residents joined the effort to remove litter from Julius Nyerere, Cameroon and Leopold Takawira streets. The campaign also addressed Market Square bus terminus and Gulf Complex.
Dr Mnangagwa personally swept pavements and cleaned alongside community members during the zero-waste movement activities. She warned street vendors against selling illegal substances that harm young people. The First Lady emphasized that environmental care begins at individual doorsteps and connects...
Wildlife authorities delivered 11 motorcycles to conflict monitors in Nyaminyami this week. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority partnered with African Parks and Matusadona Conservation Trust for the handover. Officials also opened a borehole and community gardens in Kasvisva Village under Chief Nebiri. The projects will benefit 30 households facing elephant crop damage and livestock predation.
Monitors can respond faster to wildlife incidents with the new transportation. Villagers previously struggled when elephants destroyed their fields and lions attacked animals. The gardens provide alternative food sources and income opportunities for residents. Community members can sell produce to the National Park while maintaining...
Construction crews have begun foundation work at the Mabvuku Traffic Interchange along Zimbabwe's Harare-Mutare Highway. Officials redirected traffic onto alternate routes to accommodate major civil engineering operations at the busy intersection. The Transport Ministry confirmed contractors started setting foundations after completing initial site preparation and detour road construction. Peak-hour bottlenecks and accidents have plagued this highway section for years.
The interchange represents part of Zimbabwe's broader infrastructure modernization program following the recent completion of Trabablas Traffic Interchange. Government plans include additional interchanges at multiple Harare locations to reduce congestion and improve...
