PM takes note over minimum wage, mandatory EPF contribution - Fahmi
Any decision will probably be announced when PM winds up the debate on the budget for the Ministry of Finance later, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Sat Oct 26 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
J-Hope, of South Korea's BTS, finishes military service
J-Hope is the second member of the seven-member group to wrap up the mandatory national service that has put their music careers on hold.
Thu Oct 17 2024
AWANI Tonight: Halal cert report to be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday
A report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearly complete and will be presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday, says Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Halal certification report to be presented to Cabinet this Wednesday - Mohd Na'im
Datuk Dr. Mohd Na'im stated that a draft proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all food premises has been prepared.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Mandatory halal certification: Conference of Rulers will have final say - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi no party should feel threatened by the proposal for mandatory halal certification.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Teresa Kok to give statement to police tomorrow over halal certification remarks
Teresa Kok will be questioned over her statement that mandatory halal certification for restaurants could burden businesses.
Mon Sep 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it
Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Positive response for MyInvois, even from non-mandatory companies - Lim
Many companies have already tried the system, although it's initially aimed at those with annual revenue over RM100 million, said Lim Hui Ying.
Mon Aug 12 2024
'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar
Thousands of people have decided to leave their homes since the mandatory military service law was announced in Myanmar.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister
Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Loke: No plans to make installation of dashcam mandatory
Anthony Loke said implementing new regulations needs to consider various aspects including cost that people will have to incur if mandatory.
Thu May 16 2024
Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking
The death sentence imposed by the Tawau High Court today was the first to be handed down after the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty.
Fri Mar 08 2024
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East
Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Myanmar junta plans to implement mandatory military service in April, media say
Last Saturday, the junta declared mandatory military service would be enforced for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 for up to two years.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024