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Migrant worker protection is about human rights, not just ILO rules, says Sim
Human resources minister Steven Sim said the government is still committed to reducing reliance on migrant workers as outlined in…
Use SST revenue to fund student aid, improve campus facilities, say student leaders
With plans afoot to increase student numbers to 50,000 within five years, the government should allocate funds to upgrade campus…
The Swede and sour of Isak to Anfield
“This is one of the biggest clubs in the world. We want to make sure that we are behaving like…
AICHR eyes binding human rights conventions in five-year plan
AICHR’s five-year work plan was submitted to the Asean foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month. (ASEAN Facebook pic)…
The ‘kaunda kaundi’ champ who became defence force chief
Gen (Rtd) Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali with one of his books ‘General Freddie Hashim: As I Remember’. (Adrian David pic)…
Family awarded RM194,000 after man hangs himself in agency’s lockup
The Shah Alam High Court awarded the widow and father of M Thinagaran RM172,800 for loss of earnings, special damages…
Palestinian group Islamic Jihad posts video of Israeli hostage in Gaza
People gather in Tel Aviv for a rally demanding an end to the war and immediate release of hostages from…
Trump’s ‘displeasure’ at prospect of allies recognising Palestinian state
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near the White House during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington in July. (EPA Images…
Zelensky urges allies to seek ‘regime change’ in Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believed Russia could be ‘pushed’ to stop the war. (AFP pic) KYIV: Ukrainian President…
Johor-S’pore discuss second RTS link to connect Tuas, Iskandar Puteri
Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi met with Singapore prime minister Lawrence Wong for almost an hour. (Bernama pic) JOHOR…
Health ministry drops case against doctor for dispensing ivermectin
Health ministry officials had seized the antiparasitic drug found in Dr Che Amir Farid Che Isahak’s clinic, arguing that it…
Man fined RM1,300 for using slur against Orang Asli MP Ramli
Cameron Highlands MP Ramli Nor is Malaysia’s first Orang Asli MP and a Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker. (Bernama pic) TAPAH:…
Review 25km ‘straight-line’ travel allowance for Sabah teachers, says union
The union said several teachers in Sabah were forced to pay back the travel allowances they had received. (Bernama pic)…
Cops hunt 6 men after armed robbery at Kapar snooker centre
A 52-second video went viral on TikTok earlier today showing three suspects wearing helmets and armed with parangs entering a…
Thailand suggests Malaysia host key border security meeting with Cambodia
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet (left) and Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai after Monday’s…
Miti in talks with firm over pavilion design dispute
Current Media Group had issued the investment, trade and industry ministry a letter of demand seeking compensation after claiming that…
New 6% service tax won’t hurt medical tourism, says health minister
Malaysia recorded RM2.72 billion in revenue from medical tourism last year, marking a 21% increase from 2023. (Bernama pic) PETALING…
Malaysia-BRICS trade reached RM818bil last year, says ministry
The investment, trade and industry ministry said trade with BRICS member countries last year represented 35.2% of the country’s total…
Why high-risk pregnancies deserve attention under 13MP
Long-acting reversible contraceptives are tiny, matchstick-sized contraceptive implants inserted just under the skin of a woman’s upper arm. PETALING JAYA:…
2 more cops arrested in RM635,000 bribery case
The officers were arrested at MACC’s Johor headquarters at about 9pm yesterday while giving their statements. PETALING JAYA: Two more…
Addressing workforce shortage in health sector crucial to 13MP
Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy CEO Azrul Khalib said the country was heading for a severe workforce shortage…
Dr M’s call for snap polls illogical and irresponsible, says DAP MP
DAP MP Syahredzan Johan (left) said Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s time had passed and the former prime minister must now allow…
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…