The government is encouraging civil servants to wear batik to work daily to help stay cool at the workplace.
This, following a recent directive to set aircon temperatures in government buildings to no lower than 24 degrees Celsius, as part of energy-saving measures.
It also comes amid the nationwide hot spell…with 11 areas across Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Sabah currently under a Level 1 heat advisory.
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Separately, Kemaman in Terengganu is currently recording an unhealthy API reading with 53 other locations around the country experiencing moderate air quality levels.
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A review of the minimum wage order is expected to be completed by September.
The HR Ministry says the findings will serve as the primary basis for deciding whether to revise or retain the current minimum wage.
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The Health Ministry says there will be no contract extensions for pharmacists whose contracts are ending, as they’ve reached the maximum tenure of five years.
It adds that affected officers can reapply when permanent positions are opened at the end of next year.
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The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that one of seven Malaysian vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, has been granted safe passage out of the waterway.
This, following earlier discussions between the Malaysian and Iranian governments for our ships to be allowed to pass through the waterway, which is currently under blockade amid the war in Iran.
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And…
The government is looking into extending the Visit Malaysia Year campaign to next year due to the drop in tourists caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
