Act 605 needs review to grant exemptions to university academics making statements - Zambry
The move aims to ensure that public universities in the country are not bound by the entirety of the circulars issued to statutory bodies.
Thu Oct 24 2024
How Indonesia's outgoing Jokowi steered son Gibran to vice presidency
The vice president has few statutory powers, so Gibran's influence will depend on his relationship with Prabowo.
Tue Oct 15 2024
PM wants statutory bodies to make paradigm shift, be more transparent
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is still room for improvement to ensure federal statutory bodies did not deviate from their objectives.
Fri Aug 09 2024
[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
[COLUMNIST] Sabah GLC/SB: A Ticking Timebomb?
Much has been discussed concerning the issues plaguing government linked/investment companies and statutory bodies in Malaysia, along with the critical reforms needed, at least on national level.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Rafizi refutes claims of PADU data integrity issues
Rafizi Ramli said PADU also contains data integrated from various sources including federal and state govts, agencies and statutory bodies.
Tue Mar 05 2024
MACC denies claim of not probing ex-BNM assistant governor's SD against PM
The Anti-Corruption Agency opened six investigation papers to investigate Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following Datuk Abdul Murad Khalid's SD.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Malaysia says Sultan's heirs withdraw claim on Paris buildings
The law ministry said enforcement judge quashed an earlier order authorising that a statutory mortgage be registered on the three buildings.
Fri Nov 10 2023
UK inquiry into baby murders by nurse Lucy Letby given legal powers
We will launch a full statutory inquiry giving it the legal powers to compel witnesses to give evidence, health minister Steve Barclay said.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Almost 7,000 Health Ministry medical officers, specialists resigned from MOH since 2018 - Lukanisman
Lukanisman said the reason for resignation, among others, were to join the private sector and statutory bodies.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Over 3,000 contract doctors resigned since 2017 - Dr Zaliha
They chose to join the private sector or other statutory bodies that offer more attractive remuneration, Dr Zaliha.
Fri Feb 24 2023
No need to raise national statutory debt ceiling - Ahmad Maslan
There is currently no need to increase the national statutory debt ceiling to more than 65 pct of the GDP, said Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Setting up of children's commission a step in the right direction - Suhakam
The establishment of the Commission as an independent statutory body is a positive step towards preserving children's dignity, Rahmat said.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Children's Commission - A statutory body to protect children
The proposed setting up of the Children's Commission will function as an independent statutory body to protect children, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Ahmad Maslan: Appointment of federal statutory bodies, GLC's chairmen, board members needs to be done carefully
The appointment of all chairmanships and board members involving federal statutory bodies and GLCs should be done carefully and not hastily.
Mon Dec 26 2022
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 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