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Thumbs up for KLK’s diversification into tech parks
Chinese automaker BYD has acquired 150 acres at the KLK TechPark for its first assembly plant in Malaysia. PETALING JAYA:…
Mitra failed because there was no leadership continuity, says chairman
Batu MP P Prabakaran said Mitra and its predecessor, Socioeconomic Development of the Indian Community Unit, had seen frequent changes…
Health expert calls for comprehensive approach to tackle adolescent obesity
(From left) Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO Azrul Khalib, Malaysian Obesity Society president Dr Rohana Abdul Ghani,…
MCMC looking into PM’s claim Muhyiddin defended subsidies for foreigners
Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) reportedly said Muhyiddin Yassin had questioned the government for burdening foreigners when they had…
Diesel up 3 sen, RON97 unchanged
PETALING JAYA: The price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be raised by three sen from RM2.91 per litre to…
JPA to study raising civil servants’ mandatory retirement age to 65
The mandatory retirement age for civil servants is currently 60, which also serves as the minimum retirement age for private…
Petronas reaffirms Brazilian commitment amid stake sale reports
Petronas was recently reported to be working with Bank of America Corp to divest its 50% in the Brazilian oil…
Woman loses bid to drop charge over gun supplied to Israeli national
Selangor prosecutors have rejected representations by Sharifah Faraha Syed Husin to have her gun possession charge dropped. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
MCA will decide its future, not outsiders, says Wee
MCA president Wee Ka Siong said it is not for outsiders to dictate the party’s future direction. KUALA LUMPUR: MCA…
KLIA Aerotrain disruption on Monday a minor software bug, says Loke
On Monday, KLIA explained that the 15-minute Aerotrain delay was caused by a door malfunction and shuttle buses had to…
PKR Youth leader considers legal response to PAS info chief
PKR Youth vice-chief Nabil Halimi (left) has received a letter of demand from PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari over…
Taiping prison officer admits using pepper spray to ‘weaken’ inmates
Led by Suhakam chairman Hishamudin Yunus and commissioner Farah Nini Dusuki, the inquiry is examining claims that brutality at Taiping…
The growing urgency for further mergers
From Mazli Noor The Malaysian banking sector must urgently consider further consolidation to bolster its strength while ensuring the continued…
Terengganu launches matchmaking portal | FMT
Malaysia ranks third in Southeast Asia for the highest proportion of unmarried individuals, according to SeaAsia Stats. (Envato Elements pic)…
M’sia planning specific water tariff for data centres, says Fadillah
Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said the government is encouraging industrial users, including data centres, to switch to recycled water…
3 men charged with killing man in Melaka for flashing
The three men were jointly accused of murdering K Gunalan at the parking lot in front of Tadika Junior Q…
13th Malaysia Plan: strategic clarity in an age of disruption
From Faiz Abdullah While economic certainties are breaking apart at the seams due to fragmentation, digital disruption and rising protectionism,…
Key witness in Guan Eng trial attacked at home
Petaling Jaya police chief Shahrulnizam Ja’afar confirmed the incident and said a team from the criminal investigation department is at the scene. (Facebook pic)…
Large housing projects must include vertical schools, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim viewing a model of the upcoming Residensi Aman Lumayan development in Bandar Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras. KUALA…
Museum worker claims trial to sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl
The 18-year-old museum worker pleaded not guilty at the George Town sessions court to a charge under Section 14(a) of…
EC wrongly applied Covid rules to deny voter, says appeals court
The Court of Appeal issued a declaration in favour of RK Tamileswaaran but rejected his claim for RM10,000 in damages…
MCA, MIC risk conservative label by joining PN, says analyst
MIC and MCA currently contribute three seats to BN, which has 30 MPs in total. PETALING JAYA: MCA and MIC…
Zero tariff on US imports may undermine local SMEs, says group
Small and Medium Enterprises Association president William Ng said the country’s long-term interests must be taken into account when opening…
Gang leader killed in Bukit Tunku shootout
The shootout occurred at 4.10am during a special operation conducted by Bukit Aman CID and Kuala Lumpur police headquarters. (Bernama…
Reskill, upskill to stay in the game
The entry of AI, business restructuring and other factors have rendered many jobs obsolete, but the way is open for…
Engineers meet to chart future course
BEM board member Fam Yew Hin envisions a future where the convention will play a vital role in fostering regional…
My classmate became a fountain of blood, Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor recounts
Atomic bomb survivor Katsuko Kuwamoto shares her testimony with visitors at the Hiroshima Peace Hall. HIROSHIMA: Katsuko Kuwamoto was born…
24-year delay finalising divorce renders second marriage invalid, court rules
Justice Evrol Mariette Peters says the three-month interval between a decree nisi and a decree absolute is ‘foundational’ to the…
Lava Protocols revolutionises leading local university’s enrolment processes
Lava Protocols MD Shubham Gupta says “the university has witnessed a 20% boost to university enrolments through Salesforce process enhancements”.…