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Go-Jek in Malaysia soon?

Aug 20, 2019

The Youth and Sports Minister wants to bring motorcycle-hailing company Go-Jek into Malaysia.

Syed Saddiq told Astro Awani the motorcycle hailing service will help young motorcyclists in the country.

"Our young motorcyclists want jobs, they want a good quality of life. And they want the doors or opportunity to open up. In Malaysia, the fact that we disallow two-wheel transportation, especially people-to-people transportation, kills off a big sector of the industry."

He says Go-Jek can also help small business owners who can have their goods listed for delivery via motorcycle.

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Breaking Bad much?

Malaysia has marked its biggest drug haul in the country's history.

Over half a billion ringgit worth of ketamine and cocaine were seized in Puncak Alam, Selangor yesterday. 

11 gunny sacks filled with ketamine and over 3 tonnes of cocaine bricks were found in two shoplots. 

13 locals and foreigners have been arrested. 

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Yeo Bee Yin assures Lynas will be monitored

Authorities will keep an eye on Lynas to ensure it meets the conditions for the renewal of its licence. 

The Environment Minister assured the authorities will be vigilant, and also expressed support for vocal protesters of the rare earth processing factory. 

Yeo Bee Yin said protesters have a right to speak out, adding she respects their views on government policies.

Many Malaysians are up in arms after the government allowed Lynas a six-month licence renewal, contingent on several conditions.