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Metro News 15 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

‘Local bodies should work together for mutual gain’

COLLABORATIONS among local authorities have the potential to benefit employees' career development and provide opportunities for skill enhancement through workshops and networking, says Malaysian Association of Local Authorities (Mala) president Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain.

Laos 5 June 2025 | 11:54 AM

Laos strengthens teacher development to boost education

VIENTIANE: The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports continues its efforts to enhance professional development and improve teaching quality nationwide, aiming to drive educational progress and ensure equal access to learning opportunities for all.

Nation 4 June 2025 | 09:26 AM

Malaysia prepares to assume UN-Habitat presidency, eyes broader urban development role

PUTRAJAYA: As Malaysia prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2025-2029 term, the government aims to leverage this role to deepen international cooperation and promote sustainable urban planning practices both domestically and abroad.

World 15 June 2025 | 05:03 PM

China Focus: China sees surge in culture-driven tourism

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- A large-scale VR immersive experience, "The Recluse Dongpo," premiered at the Hainan Museum in May, attracting eager fans of the iconic Song Dynasty poet Su Shi to embark on a virtual journey through millennia of Chinese history.

Nation 1 June 2025 | 10:55 AM

Orang Asli Development Dept brings essential services to remote villages

GUA MUSANG: The Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa), together with various government agencies, has launched an outreach expedition to deliver essential services to three remote Orang Asli settlements in the Nenggiri state constituency under the Mesra Rakyat programme.

Metro News 29 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

KL local plan to be gazetted June 11

Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (KLLP 2040) will be gazetted on June 11, despite unhappiness expressed by some stakeholders.

Sabah & Sarawak 27 May 2025 | 12:53 PM

Sabah implementing policy to boost local accounting sector

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has introduced a new policy to boost local economic participation in the procurement of audit and financial services by State Statutory Bodies and government-linked companies.

Insight 13 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

From shophouse to global hub: Malaysia’s automotive journey

Asia's very first automotive assembly activities date back almost one hundred years.

Nation 8 May 2025 | 12:03 PM

Johor princess pays royal visit to Housing and Local Government Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: Johor princess Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim paid a royal visit to the Housing and Local Government Ministry here.

Nation 25 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

Govt encourages local councils to use Solar PV systems

KUALA TERENGGANU: The government is opening opportunities for all parties, especially local authorities, to adopt solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) systems as part of efforts to transition towards clean energy.

Nation 15 June 2025 | 06:21 AM

Residential properties are exempt from SST, says minister

PETALING JAYA: Residential properties sold under the Housing Development Act (HDA) are exempt from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), says Nga Kor Ming.

Nation 14 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

Johor govt to beef up anti-littering by-laws

JOHOR BARU: With more than 1,000 enforcement actions already taken against litterbugs in the first five months of this year, the Johor government wants to prioritise public cleanliness by strengthening anti-littering by-laws.

Metro News 11 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

Perak goes big in agri-food sector

PERAK is investing in the development of a highly skilled and quality workforce for its agri-food sector, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Nation 15 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

‘No SST on residential units’

PETALING JAYA: Residential properties sold under the Housing Development Act (HDA) are exempted from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic).

Letters 11 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

Crucial role of industrial park committee manager

From WONG SOO KAN, Petaling Jaya.

Sabah & Sarawak 17 May 2025 | 07:52 AM

Sabah’s future lies in local hands, not political pressure

KOTA KINABALU: A recent proposal that Sabah must align politically with the Federal Government parties to receive full cooperation and assistance undermines the democratic rights of Sabahans.

Comment 13 June 2025 | 07:30 AM

Expanded SST risks Malaysia's food security, trade credibility

As Malaysia prepares to roll out a sweeping expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) on July 1, 2025, policymakers must confront an uncomfortable question: Are we compromising national food security in pursuit of short-term revenue gains?

Indonesia 24 May 2025 | 01:48 PM

Indonesian government races against time to launch Sekolah Rakyat aimed at providing free education for underprivileged children

The government is moving at full speed to prepare for the launch of President Prabowo Subianto 's flagship education initiative, Sekolah Rakyat (community school).

Thailand 12 June 2025 | 04:33 AM

Rayong named no.1 "Slow Travel" destination in Asia for 2025 by Agoda

BANGKOK: Agoda, a global travel platform, has ranked Rayong Province as the No. 1 Slow Travel destination in Asia for 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Sasikan Wattanachan announced on Wednesday (June 11).

Economy 11 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

Thai investor confidence holds steady amid economic concerns

Investor confidence in Thailand remained in a "neutral" zone in May 2025, influenced by hopes of government stimulus and domestic economic recovery, and tempered by concerns over sluggish local growth and global trade tensions.

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