11,000 get backing for early release

PETALING JAYA: Some 11,000 non-violent minor offenders who were sentenced to less than one year should be released to reduce overcrowding in prisons and curb the spread of Covid-19, say parliamentarians and experts.

Parliamentarians: Govt should grant early, conditional release to prisoners with minor offences to curb Covid-19 spread

PETALING JAYA: The government should grant “managed early or conditional release” from prisons and detention centres to reduce overcrowding and curb the spread of Covid-19, says a group of parliamentarians and experts.

Ensuring smoother traffic flow

Two roads leading to Ayer Itam market to be closed from 6am to 2pm during MCO.

Council survey shows bulk of waste comes from kitchen

PR1MA target in sight

GEORGE TOWN: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is able to meet its target of building 100,000 units of houses per year under the 1Malaysia People’s Housing Pro­gramme (PR1MA), says its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.

MBSP looking at proposals for safe neighbourhoods via environmental designs

SEBERANG Prai City Council (MBSP) will review project proposals that can be implemented at crime hotspots on the mainland next year, said its mayor Datuk Rozali Mohamud.

Helping students with internet access problems

THE Ministry of Higher Education has worked with multiple government agencies including Communications and Multimedia Ministry to solve connectivity issues and internet access for students of higher learning institutions.

REE mining requires EIA report approval

THE Environmental Impact Assess­ment (EIA) report for the exploration of rare earth elements (REE) in Kedah will be studied meticulously to ensure environmental sustainability, says Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Ulu Muda water catchment area will not be used for logging, govt promises

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government will not explore the Ulu Muda area, which serves as a water catchment area for three states – Kedah, Perlis and Penang – the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Question over funds for museum

AN allocation of RM413,940 from the state tourism tax to Penang Asia Comic Cultural Museum has come under scrutiny by a political party.