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Extend cancer treatment subsidies to children under 7, govt urged

Extend cancer treatment subsidies to children under 7, govt urged

Only Malaysian children aged seven and above who go to public schools are entitled to receive treatment at government hospitals…
Rashidi, from making arrests to making appetisers

Rashidi, from making arrests to making appetisers

Rashidi is comfortable in both a policeman’s uniform and a chef’s whites. (Rashidi Othman pics) KUALA LUMPUR: A policeman who…
Trump sees ‘very good response’ to Gaza deal, hopes to get Israeli support soon

Trump sees ‘very good response’ to Gaza deal, hopes to get Israeli support soon

The US unveiled a 21-point peace plan at the UN aimed at ending the nearly two-year Gaza conflict between Israel…
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war

Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war

Protesters at Ben Gurion Airport demand an end to the war and the release of Hamas-held hostages and oppose Benjamin…
Two dead in US shooting and fire at Mormon church

Two dead in US shooting and fire at Mormon church

Massive flames and smoke rise from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, north of Detroit.…
Trump hints at ‘something special’ in Middle East talks

Trump hints at ‘something special’ in Middle East talks

US president Donald Trumps remarks’ have raised speculation that a deal to end the carnage in Gaza could be forthcoming.…
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war

Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and US President Donald Trump (left) are set to meet on Monday, amid growing…
Animal rights group urge witnesses of dog abuse to lodge reports

Animal rights group urge witnesses of dog abuse to lodge reports

A screenshot of the incident in which a man is seen hitting a dog in Ipoh. PETALING JAYA: An animal…
Sarawak minister takes ex-speaker to task over 35% seats

Sarawak minister takes ex-speaker to task over 35% seats

Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said not all safeguards, including 35% parliamentary seats for Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore at the time…
FAM blames technical error by staff after fine, suspension of players

FAM blames technical error by staff after fine, suspension of players

(Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) tonight cited a “technical error” in the documents submitted to…
Poems from Singapore’s death row

Poems from Singapore’s death row

From Elesh Vengadesan-Lee The topic of Malaysians on Singapore’s death row has been in the news lately with the execution…
18 years of failed transport planning have worsened traffic, says Penang Gerakan

18 years of failed transport planning have worsened traffic, says Penang Gerakan

At its annual convention in Penang, Gerakan passed a resolution blaming poor planning and lack of execution for worsening congestion,…
Technical problems with BUDI95 to be resolved before Tuesday

Technical problems with BUDI95 to be resolved before Tuesday

Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying with a Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah recipient filling petrol at a station on Jalan Raja…
Para long jump champ Latif betters own world record at Delhi championships

Para long jump champ Latif betters own world record at Delhi championships

Abdul Latif Romly, whose wife is expecting another baby, dedicated his victory to his family. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: National…
MCMC taking proactive measures against Zionist propaganda, says Fahmi

MCMC taking proactive measures against Zionist propaganda, says Fahmi

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government has engaged directly with social media platforms to convey Malaysia’s firm stance against…
Raise hotel allowance for civil servants, Cuepacs urges govt

Cuepacs calls for safety audit on schools after boy falls into sewer pit

Cuepacs president Adnan Mat said comprehensive measures must be implemented immediately, including identifying high-risk areas and taking preventive action. (Bernama…
RM31.4bil in assets seized by MACC in last 5 years

FAM scandal falls outside our scope, says MACC

MACC chief Azam Baki had said yesterday the anti-graft agency would reach out to FIFA for more information on the…
Gerakan must avoid ‘third force’ trap, says Lau

Gerakan must avoid ‘third force’ trap, says Lau

Gerakan president Dominic Lau said the party’s enemy is DAP and the Madani government. GEORGE TOWN: Gerakan should remain part…
MACC to issue asset declaration notices to officers in counter-setting probe

MACC to issue asset declaration notices to officers in counter-setting probe

MACC recently arrested 18 enforcement agency officers in Selangor, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan on suspicion of being involved…
Gerakan must respond to PAS’s criticisms or risk losing support, says youth chief

Gerakan must respond to PAS’s criticisms or risk losing support, says youth chief

Penang Gerakan Youth chief Tan Zhen Zune said it was difficult to respond to PAS’s criticisms when told to hold…
Lorry driver admits jumping out of vehicle before fatal toll crash

Lorry driver admits jumping out of vehicle before fatal toll crash

The crash, involving two SUVs, a car and a three-tonne lorry, took place at the Bukit Kajang toll plaza yesterday…
Ministry urges regular screenings as 50,000 cancer cases detected yearly

Ministry urges regular screenings as 50,000 cancer cases detected yearly

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said his ministry is collaborating with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and several NGOs on…
Embassy in Iran has resumed operations, says foreign minister

Embassy in Iran has resumed operations, says foreign minister

The Malaysian embassy in Tehran was temporarily closed at the height of the conflict between Israel and Iran last June.…
NGOs, activists renew calls for an independent information commission

NGOs, activists renew calls for an independent information commission

The Freedom of Information Bill is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next month. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Ex-MP urges tighter border checks after Malaysian executed in Singapore

Ex-MP urges tighter border checks after Malaysian executed in Singapore

Former DAP MP Kasthuri Patto said checks and border patrols must be increased at checkpoints and borders to nab drug…
Malaysia urges UN to curb or abolish veto power

Malaysia urges UN to curb or abolish veto power

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said the general assembly should be allowed to serve as the conscience and voice of the…
To build the future, mine the gold in rich data

To build the future, mine the gold in rich data

I accepted an invitation from a state government recently to be part of their pre-budget workshops and engagements. I didn’t…
Gabriel, Rodrigo, and the politics of patience

Gabriel, Rodrigo, and the politics of patience

Gabriel. Rodrigo. These were the names the sports minister chose to spotlight as Malaysia reeled from FIFA’s damning verdict on…