[OPINION] The role of accreditation in the registration of medical practitioners
The latest amendments to the Medical Act appear to concentrate powers of recognising providers and programmes as well as qualifications in the MMC without statutory oversight as in the case of GMC.
Mon Jul 22 2024
UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement
Rishi Sunak will make a statement in Downing Street before meeting with King Charles to formally resign, his office said.
Fri Jul 05 2024
How GM's Cruise robotaxi tech failures led it to drag pedestrian 20 feet
A failure to detect the woman's location, the vehicle continue after hitting the woman instead of making an emergency stop.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad
The GM400 long-distance air defence radar will be installed in Bintulu, Sarawak as the main radar of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to ensure continued border control in the country.
Sat Dec 09 2023
Police arrest woman who stole gold bar
Police said the woman came to the shop and asked the manager to show her a 100-gm gold bar valued at RM29,000 that was in a showcase.
Wed Nov 08 2023
False claims on tilapia being unsafe for consumption - DOF
DOF in a statement today said tilapia is raised with feeding formula using protein sources from fish and plants.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Google and Microsoft are bringing AI to Word, Excel, Gmail and more
It could boost productivity for us - and cybercriminals.
Tue Mar 21 2023
UK ambulance workers set dates for four more strikes, union says
More than 10,000 ambulance workers, including paramedics, emergency care assistants and call handlers dispute over pay and conditions.
Thu Jan 19 2023
6.3-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 04:49:52 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Ambulance workers to strike, further disrupting UK health service
The GMB union said more than 10,000 ambulance workers across England and Wales had voted in favour of industrial action.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Beijing requires COVID test results within 48 hours to enter public places - Official
China's capital Beijing reported 634 new local COVID cases for the 15 hours to 3 p.m. (0700 GMT) on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Malaysia's Anwar, Muhyiddin rush to meet deadline to form government
King Al-Sultan Abdullah has given political parties until 2pm (0600 GMT) on Tuesday to put together alliances needed for a majority.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Malaysia's palace tells parties to present name of lawmaker with majority support
The parties must submit names before 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) on Monday, the palace said in a statement.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine
Judges will begin reading the verdict at 1:30 p.m. local time (1230 GMT) at the high-security court next to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Former Air Kelantan GM charged with accepting RM10,000 bribe
The former general manager of AKSB was charged in the Sessions Court today with accepting a RM10,000 bribe from a subcontractor company in 2015.
Sun Aug 14 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024