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Pharmaniaga completes regularisation plan, to exit PN17 early 2026
Pharmaniaga Bhd fell into PN17 status in February 2023, dragged by its RM552.3 million provision for ‘slow-moving inventories’ of Covid-19…
Pay us overdue ploughing, harvesting incentives, farmers appeal to PM
Padi farmers want the government to disburse the increased ploughing and harvesting incentives. PETALING JAYA: Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (PeSawah)…
Pharmaniaga sees light at end of tunnel
Managing director Zulkifli Jafar says Pharmaniaga’s strengthened balance sheet allows it to reduce borrowings and scale up operations. (Pharmaniaga Facebook…
Married couple remanded following death of adopted baby
Acting Kuala Lumpur police chief Usuf Jan Mohamad said the arrested pair, aged 38 and 50, are the adoptive parents…
Govt to boost creative economy, prioritise animation sector
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said MyCreative Ventures would manage funding while Finas would oversee certification and licensing. KUALA LUMPUR: The…
MIC moots socio-economic development unit to help Indians
MIC president SA Vigneswaran said the unit could be staffed by capable personnel within urban and local government agencies, serving…
Bukit Aman reviewing probe into Zara Qairina’s death
Sabah police chief Jauteh Dikun said they have left it to Bukit Aman, being the higher authority, to provide further…
Ex-Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob fails to set aside RM84,000 judgment
The Court of Appeal dismissed ex-Pahang menteri besar Adnan Yaakob’s appeal from a judgment entered in favour of the Securities…
Policeman stabbed in stomach while patrolling in Pudu
A suspect was arrested not far from the location of the incident at Jalan Yew, Kuala Lumpur. PETALING JAYA: A…
No ‘wow factor’ in 13MP, says Wan Fayhsal
Bersatu’s Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the 13MP feels like a continuation of previous policies and…
After SIS drops ‘Islam’, Puad challenges PAS to do the same
Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said dropping the word ‘Islam’ from ‘Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’ will prevent any confusion. PETALING…
Sabah, Sarawak placements now mandatory for contract medical officers
More than 13,552 contract medical officers have been absorbed into permanent roles over the past three years, according to health…
Ex-senior judge to head Sabah law reform council
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor (centre) with former chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak David Wong (third from left) and…
Shouts of ‘Kekal Anwar’ in Dewan after PM unveils 13MP
The 13th Malaysia Plan tabled by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today will involve a total of RM611 billion over five…
Multi-tier levy for foreign workers delayed to 2026
The multi-tier levy was supposed to be introduced under the 12th Malaysia Plan as part of efforts to reduce the…
RM20bil set aside for flood mitigation projects in 7 states
Floods are common on the east coast of the peninsula during the monsoon period between October and March. (Bernama pic)…
Minimum wage to cover grads, semi-skilled workers
The minimum wage of RM1,700 applies to all workers in Malaysia, except for domestic workers and apprentices. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Preschool education to be made compulsory from age 5
A review will be conducted of optimal schooling hours, the effectiveness of specialised schools, and improvements to the education model…
MIPP lacks grassroots support, Urimai says in ongoing spat
Urimai deputy chairman David Marshel said MIPP’s leaders left MIC because they could not secure positions in the party. (File…
13th Malaysia Plan to involve RM611bil in spending
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the strategic allocations reflect the government’s commitment to spurring high-impact development. KUALA LUMPUR: A total…
4 artworks tied to 1MDB scandal up for US auction, says report
The auction of the four artworks linked to the 1MDB scandal commenced on July 16 and will conclude on Sept…
Ex-MD of O&G firm claims trial to improper use of position
Farah Sabryna Nasarudin was charged in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court. KUALA LUMPUR: A former managing director of an oil…
SIS drops ‘Islam’ from name on Selangor sultan’s advice
SIS executive director Rozana Isa said the group will continue advocating for Muslim women despite the name change. (Bernama pic)…
Call it what it is: grooming, not love
When a 14-year-old girl from Kuala Lumpur was found in Johor after missing for nearly five days, some media reports…
MIPP slams Urimai, says Ramasamy has no credibility among Indians
MIPP’s S Subramaniam says that unlike P Ramasamy’s Urimai, MIPP operates as a registered political party within PN and is…
US imposes sanctions on shipping empire tied to Iranian leaders
The US said Shamkhani family’s shipping empire showed Iranian elites used power to gain wealth and fund the regime’s dangerous…
Zetrix AI allowed to continue providing immigration-related services
Zetrix AI Bhd, formerly MyEG Services Bhd, said it received a letter from the home ministry confirming that it could…
MM2H earns nearly RM840mil post-revamp, says minister
Tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing said the economic spillover from the latest MM2H iteration has also benefitted…
Align annual budgets with Malaysia Plans for effective implementation, says economist
Former Economic Action Council executive director Noor Azlan Ghazali said the finance and economy ministries must ensure better alignment between…