Malaysians in Japan are urged to remain vigilant following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu.
The Malaysian embassy there is also advising our nationals to closely monitor local reports for the latest updates, warnings and advisories.
This, as search and rescue operations continue for the multiple individuals who are still unaccounted for.
At least five fatalities have been confirmed so far, mainly at a collapsed shopping mall.
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There are no government price controls for electric vehicle charging services.
The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry says charging rates are instead determined by charging station operators based on their own commercial considerations.
It says this is to encourage healthy competition, and bring in more private sector investment.
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All applications for new data centers will be carefully assessed before approval.
The government says this is to ensure that these resource-hungry centers do not negatively affect water and electricity supplies to local homes and businesses.
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In other news…
The Election Commission says yesterday’s early voting for the Negeri Sembilan state election saw an over 91 percent turnout.
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The HR Ministry is reminding local employers that Malaysians must be given priority for available jobs, before turning to foreign workers.
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The Selangor Menteri Besar has ordered local authorities to take immediate action concerning a purported illegal foreign settlement in Setia Alam.
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And, The Transport Ministry says the Putrajaya monorail project, which has been abandoned since 2004, is not viable to be revived due to the condition of the existing rail infrastructure.
