Risk of fungal infections linked to nail salons Need to strictly follow hygiene protocol, train staff on proper sterilisation to prevent cross-contamination, says dermatologist. Recipients grateful for Rahmah cash aid Govt initiative helps ease financial burden of low-income individuals and households amid rising cost of living.
Decision to extend mandatory schooling to 11 years lauded Experts extol long term benefits of policy but stress need to harmonise laws to ensure effectiveness. Report on h page 3. Sultan Ibrahim delivering his royal address at the opening of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament yesterday.
The King said the government must be wise in maintaining diplomatic relations with all parties and enhance strategic cooperation to address regional and border issues. Sultan Ibrahim also emphasised that Malaysia must remain firm in upholding the principles of peace, and opposing terrorism and oppression. No tourist will want to visit if our country is dirty and has a high crime rate. Anwar said various important matters, including the situation in Myanmar as well as the development of cryptocurrencies, were discussed at the meeting on Sunday.
On Dec 16, Anwar announced the appointment of Thaksin as an informal adviser to assist Malaysia as Asean chair. Malaysia officially assumed the Asean chair on Jan 1, the fifth time since the establishment of Asean in He added that the Cabinet had considered suggestions from chambers of commerce.
Sultan Ibrahim said the government should immediately implement measures to strengthen digital infrastructure and economy, enhance cybersecurity and adopt the latest technologies. The debate will take place over a period of seven days, beginning on Feb 4. The winding-up sessions by the relevant ministries are scheduled from Feb 19 to The Dewan Negara is scheduled to sit for 13 days, beginning on March 3.
