Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
UN draft resolution: M'sia proposes expelling Israel from UN if there is legal violation - PM
PM says the draft resolution is in the negotiation process and is expected to be tabled at the UN General Assembly for approval soon.
Mon Nov 04 2024
PM calls for stronger action against bullying in educational institutions
The issue needs to be taken more seriously, as there is no value in leadership and capability without pure values, manners and ethics.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Deepavali: More vehicles on major highways this morning; traffic flow under control
There is also an increase in traffic from Bidor to Tapah; Tapah to Gopeng; and Seberang Jaya to Perai, according to the spokesman.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Online safety bill a move to fix 'lacuna' in law - Fahmi
A 'lacuna in the law' is the term given to any situation where there is no applicable law in place.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Experts call for lifecycle approach to strengthen social protections in Malaysia
There is a need to move away from blanket subsidies and adopt a lifecycle approach to broaden social protections for Malaysians.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Rosmah’s tax-related charges bad in law - Lawyer
There is no unlawful activity and no unlawful proceeds which come out of the failure of filing tax returns, says Rosmah's counsel.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Establishment of cyber security academy to address pressing need for experts - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a pressing need for cybersecurity experts with over 26,009 vacancies in the field.
Mon Sep 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can nuclear power help in combating climate change?
There is an abundance of evidence showing that the risks of nuclear power are minimal, even comparable to popular renewable energy sources.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat
British police have said there is nothing to indicate that events in Vienna would impact the five appearances at Wembley Stadium.
Wed Aug 14 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
The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing
There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise
Some may argue that there is no economics without politics. Perhaps we havent tried hard enough to differentiate between the two, as BRICS does.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Govt to expedite Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is a need to balance between the Syariah Judicial Service Scheme and the Civil Judicial Service Scheme.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu repeated his stance that there is no substitute for victory in the war against the Islamist group Hamas.
Mon Jul 01 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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