"One Family, One Saving" Proposed For Indian Families
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- With more students attaining excellent results in their examinations and the limited places in public educational institutions, the MIC has urged Indian parents to save more for their children's education.
Customs Seize 100 Battery-powered Motorcyles Declared As Bicycles
KLANG, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Selangor Customs on Nov 16 seized 100 battery-powered motorcycles that were smuggled into the country through the North Port and declared as bicycles to evade tax.
Inflation Down 1.6 Per Cent In October
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation rate in October registered a 1.6 per cent decline as compared with the same month last year.
Radio-Frequency Tag For Haj Pilgrims
PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will introduce the use of a special tag which would enable the owner to be located while performing the Haj or Umrah in the Holy Land, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim said.
Public Awareness On Importance Of Patents Still Low - Fadillah
KUCHING, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry will take steps to enhance public awareness on the importance of having local products patented, said its Deputy Minister Fadillah Yusof.
Ministry Seals Cyber Cafe For Using Pirated Software
PENANG, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Penang chapter of the domestic trade, cooperative and consumerism ministry has sealed a cyber cafe in Bukit Mertajam for using pirated computer software.
Handicraft To Introduce 1Malaysia Batik
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Kraftangan Malaysia on Friday unveiled four 1Malaysia batik designs with potential for use on attire for official functions and the 1Malaysia campaign.
Penang Government Should Not Question Runway Project At RMAF Base
PENANG, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Penang government should not question the federal government's intention to extend the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) airbase's runway in Butterworth because the project is vital for the country's defence, State Federal Development director Nik Ali Mat Yunus said.
Consumer Group Asks Government To Scrap Sugar Subsidy
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 Nov (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Consumers Association (Maconas) has urged the government to scrap the subsidy on sugar which costs about RM720 million annually.
FOMCA Submits Memo To Ministry
PETALING JAYA, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) on Thursday called on the government to expedite the review of the 10-year-old Consumer Protection Act to keep abreast with the rapid economic development in the country.
