Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government
Private consultancy companies have govts addicted to their services and the bill continues to balloon as the ties that bind get tighter.
Sun Aug 13 2023
SPM 2022: Candidates not eligible to get certificate can re-sit failed subjects
You can re-sit for the SPM examination at any time, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Thu Jun 15 2023
No plans to review History as a SPM must pass subject
The Education Ministry (KPM) says it has no plans to review History as a mandatory pass subject in the SPM examination.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Najib's instruction to sign off on 1MDB's 2013 financial statement a form of intimidation - Witness
KPMG's Johan Idris has described the instruction of Najib Razak to the audit firm to complete and sign off on its audit of 1MDB 2013 financial statement within two weeks, as a form of intimidation.
Tue May 10 2022
Najib never put KPMG on pressure to sign off on 2013 1MDB financial statement - Lawyer
Shafee Abdullah contended that Najib Razak had never put pressure on KPMG Malaysia to sign off on the 2013 1MDB financial statement during a meeting between the audit firm and 1MDB.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Najib 'instructed' me to have 1MDB 2013 audit signed - Witness
The High Court today was told that Najib Razak had "instructed" KPMG Malaysia to sign off its audit report of 1MDB for the year 2013, during the firm's meeting with 1MDB.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Najib never said "okay" to KPMG signing-off 2013 1MDB financial statement - Witness
The High Court was told today that Najib Razak had never given the "okay" to KPMG Malaysia to sign off the 2013 1MDB financial statement after a meeting between the audit firm and 1MDB.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Netflix, KPMG, PwC, AMEX sever ties with Russia
A number of other Western companies, including Nike, Ikea and French bag maker Birkin Hermes have closed stores or offices or ceased operations.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Malaysia says recovered 1MDB funds only enough to pay debt principal for 2022
1MDB raised billions of dollars in bonds, ostensibly for investment projects and joint ventures, between 2009 and 2013.
Thu Jan 13 2022
KPM extends canteen rent exemption until June - Radzi
Radzi said the rent exemption extension was also extended to rented premises, book shops, cooperatives, laundry shops and vending machines.
Sun Jan 09 2022
2013-2025 Malaysia Education blueprint to ensure Orang Asli Education Transformation
Mah Hang Soon said among the initiatives included K9 to K11 Comprehensive Special Model Schools.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Jho Low instructed Najib "not to speak too much" with KPMG on 1MDB - Witness
The instruction was made through an email, titled 'Urgent: Briefing Package for "YAB PM".
Tue Nov 16 2021
KPMG to pay RM333 mln to Malaysian govt as 1MDB settlement
KPMG has agreed to a settlement valued at RM333 million (US$80 million) to resolve all claims related to its fiduciary duties on auditing of 1MDB accounts for the period of 2010 to 2012.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Kuala Lumpur among top 10 cities in Asia Pacific seen as leading technology innovation hub
The global Technology Industry Survey 2021 involves more than 800 industry leaders.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Malaysia, 1MDB seeking more than $5.6 billion in damages from KPMG partners
Audit firm KPMG on Friday denied the allegations and pledged to "vigorously" contest the suit.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024