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MMA hits out at govt for going ahead with drug price display rule

Govt won’t block GPs’ march against price display rule, says Dzulkefly

Private GPs will gather outside the health ministry in Putrajaya on Tuesday to march to the Prime Minister’s Office in…
Asking Bersatu to dissolve an outdated, irrelevant proposal, says Wan Saiful

Asking Bersatu to dissolve an outdated, irrelevant proposal, says Wan Saiful

Wan Saiful Wan Jan said dissolving and joining another might make sense for a small or insignificant party, but Bersatu…
No plans yet for law on misuse of AI, says minister

No plans yet for law on misuse of AI, says minister

Science, technology and innovation minister Chang Lih Kang said the Communications and Multimedia Act and the Penal Code are applicable…
PAS Youth to protest against URA on June 14

PAS Youth to protest against URA on June 14

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden showing the pre-drafted memorandum at a press conference at party headquarters today. KUALA…
Govt reviewing stalled Mex II project, says works minister

Govt reviewing stalled Mex II project, says works minister

The 18km Maju Expressway extension project began construction in 2016 and was due for completion in December 2019. (Bernama pic)…
No Malaysians affected by severe NZ weather, says Wisma Putra

No Malaysians affected by severe NZ weather, says Wisma Putra

Wellington was battered by its strongest winds in over a decade on May 1, forcing school closures, business shutdowns, and…
‘Eggs-traordinary’ boost for Malaysian poultry stocks

Egg prices may rise by 10 sen after subsidy cut, says Mydin boss

The government reduced subsidies from 10 sen to 5 sen per egg yesterday, with full removal and the end of…
Overdue wages still unpaid, say ex-Kawaguchi workers

Overdue wages still unpaid, say ex-Kawaguchi workers

Workers of plastics component supplier Kawaguchi Manufacturing protesting at the company’s factory in Port Klang in December. PETALING JAYA: More…
Asean can secure favourable deals with US, says Wan Fayhsal

Asean can secure favourable deals with US, says Wan Fayhsal

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal says a multilateral platform like Asean offers a better deal for Washington in balancing China,…
Rethinking the CLP: from a high wall to a well-signposted bridge

CLP exam report: concerning, saddening, but also out of touch?

From Walter Sandosham A recent report on the performance of candidates who had sat for the CLP examination lately was…
Trump and the triumph of the technolords

Trump and the triumph of the technolords

Neoliberalism was neither new nor particularly liberal when it prevailed 50 years ago. Its great advantage was its sharp deviation…
Solution for parallel pathway specialists by mid-May, says senator

Solution for parallel pathway specialists by mid-May, says senator

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad being greeted by Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran at a meeting in Penang today. (Facebook pic) PETALING…
KL-Bangkok rail service to be revived, says Loke

KL-Bangkok rail service to be revived, says Loke

Thailand also proposed extending rail services from Sungai Golok to Rantau Panjang and Pasir Mas, said transport minister Loke Siew…
Solve gas row with sincerity, not confrontation, says Shahril

Solve gas row with sincerity, not confrontation, says Shahril

Shahril Hamdan said not resolving the tensions between Petronas and Petros may result in a lose-lose scenario. PETALING JAYA: Former…
Investors expect Malaysia to cut interest rates

Bank Negara expected to cut interest rate to 2.75% in July

A research report by CIMB Securities said the move would allow the central bank to assess more data on external…
Police quiz MACC officers over woman missing since April 9

Police quiz MACC officers over woman missing since April 9

The brother of Pamela Ling, 42, reported her missing on April 9, saying she had been abducted while en route…
Will Saifuddin take on Rafizi for PKR No 2 post, wonders Shahril

Will Saifuddin take on Rafizi for PKR No 2 post, wonders Shahril

Rafizi Ramli (right) won with a landslide 16,668-vote majority when he and Saifuddin Nasution Ismail contested for the PKR deputy…
Man nabbed for stabbing son 3 times in Kelantan

Man nabbed for stabbing son 3 times in Kelantan

Pasir Mas police chief Kama Azural Mohamed said an investigation is being carried out for attempted murder. (File pic) KOTA…
Saifuddin sues TikTok user for defamation

Saifuddin sues TikTok user for defamation

PH secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail claimed that the social media user accused him of orchestrating raids on Kedah FA last…
Ex-HR manager awarded RM177,000 for questionable termination

Ex-council engineer fails in bid for RM2mil damages over unlawful sacking

The Court of Appeal said Sobri Che Hassan, who was dismissed in 2013, is not entitled to benefits beyond Oct…
Sabah Umno to have final say on state election pacts, says Suhaimi

Sabah Umno to have final say on state election pacts, says Suhaimi

Sabah Umno information chief Suhaimi Nasir said the central leadership takes an advisory role regarding issues related to the state…
Chua wins Selayang PKR division chief’s post in re-election

Chua wins Selayang PKR division chief’s post in re-election

Rawang assemblyman Chua Wei Kiat won with 1,945 votes, compared with challenger Wan Ibnul Bahar Wan Ismail’s 1,693 votes. (PKR…
Policy for mandatory drug price displays not yet finalised, says MMA

Issue paper with reasoned objections to drug price display order, GPs told

The medicine price display order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 came into effect today. (Freepik pic) PETALING…
Premature to announce poster boy for Sabah polls, says Zahid

Premature to announce poster boy for Sabah polls, says Zahid

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a ‘poster boy’ should only be named after an election is called, although he…
Unemployed man held over killing of shop assistant in Taiping

Unemployed man held over killing of shop assistant in Taiping

Taiping police chief Nasir Ismail said the suspect, who has four prior convictions for criminal offences, tested positive for morphine.…
Young workers not interested in protests, only want to survive, says Muda’s Amira

Young workers not interested in protests, only want to survive, says Muda’s Amira

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said today’s young workers take their frustration to social media instead of trade…
Black panther killed by 4WD on highway

Black panther killed by 4WD on highway

The motorist told police he could not stop in time as the panther suddenly dashed across the road. (PDRM pic)…
‘Do or die’ for Malaysia against China in Sudirman Cup quarter-final

‘Do or die’ for Malaysia against China in Sudirman Cup quarter-final

Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are almost certain to play in the women’s doubles tie against China. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: It…