ASEAN – From April 1, Thailand and Malaysia will open their land borders in Wang Kelian, Perlis, and Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah. This is wonderful news, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, especially for the people of the two states. He said that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had been instructed to speak with the Thai government about …

Malaysia – After the country’s first occurrence of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant, individuals in two states have been advised to be alert and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in order to prevent infection. Penang’s state government is urging 503,000 frontline workers, older residents, and persons with comorbidities to get booster injections promptly at the state’s Vaccination Centres (PPV). …

Malaysia – DAP’s Lim Lip Eng, whom is also the Kepong MP questioned the need for Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to appoint three advisers, each costing RM50,000 a month especially at a time when the nation’s coffers are running low. He pointed out that there were already relevant ministers to provide advice in the areas that the trio were …

Malaysia – MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, said that the Barisan Nasional (BN) is not to blame for the Kedah government’s move to completely outlaw numbers forecast businesses in the state. Wee said today at a news conference that the decision originated from Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and was thus unrelated to the …

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said that the development of Yan as a port is expected to give rise to more shipping activities in the area as employment opportunities aimed for the locals and the surrounding areas are to be created. He also mentioned that these developments will contribute to the shipping industry in regards to promoting tourism …

PETALING JAYA: Instead of continuing to provoke Penang, Kedah menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has been told to extend an olive branch to the state and settle the raw water dispute. Penang has stepped in to support Kedah by sending staff and a water tanker to several areas in the state that are currently experiencing water shortages, according to …

GEORGE TOWN: The Kedah government’s plan to cut Penang’s water supply by constructing large water tanks along Sungai Muda has been called a “war crime” and a form of political revenge. Former Water Services Commission (SPAN) chairman Charles Santiago accused him of attempting to sabotage the health and economy of Penangites, while Lim Guan Eng said Kedah menteri besar Muhammad …

ALOR SETAR: As part of 12 resolutions passed by the state chapter at its convention here today, the Kedah DAP asked the state government and local councils to halt the clearing of non-Muslim places of worship. The resolution was passed, according to state DAP chief Tan Kok Yew, because a third Hindu temple is set to be destroyed, this time …

ALOR SETAR: It has been disclosed that a company has committed to investing RM2 billion to acquire nearly 10,000 acres of land in Sidam Kiri near Sungai Petani to build Kulim International Airport (KXP) and other related developments. Kedah menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the new company has entered into a joint venture with the State Government Related …

ALOR SETAR, Dec 23 — Kedah is still seeking payment from the Penang government for fees on the raw water drawn from Sungai Muda to the island. Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said that the state government expects to charge 10 sen for each cubic meter of raw water consumed, but is prepared to negotiate the price with the …