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Government open to KWAP, EPF RCI subject to findings
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 —The government is open to considering a proposal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), should the need arise. Minister in the Prime Minister’s
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Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognised in law, tougher action on gender-based violence
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to recognise femicide in the country’s legal framework. It described femicide as the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls. “Such
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Loke wants Transport Expo Asia to become permanent biennial event, next edition in 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants Transport Expo Asia (TXA) to become a permanent biennial event, with the next edition set for 2028 to showcase transport technologies and innovation. He said the exhibition would bring together industry
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No quota for CLP exam passes, candidates assessed purely on merit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Candidates sitting the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination are assessed purely on merit, with no quota imposed on the number of passes, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Anwar says Siti Nurhaliza personally invited him to concert, praises cultural heritage showcase
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his attendance at national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s concert recently was by special invitation and also in support of efforts to promote local arts, heritage and culture.
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RoS deregistration shows Perikatan leadership breached coalition constitution
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the cancellation of Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) registration showed that the coalition’s leadership, led by PAS, had breached the Societies Act 1966 and PN’s
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Govt looking at tougher penalties to tackle cable theft across public transport sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Transport Ministry is in the midst of drafting necessary measures that look into increasing penalties for action against cable theft affecting public transport operators, including the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). Transport Minister Anthony
Read MoreMadani anti-money laundering enforcement actions net RM4b up to 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysian enforcement agencies have frozen up to RM4.3 billion in funds and 2.1 million shares up to 2026 as part of ongoing anti-money laundering operations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today, citing
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30 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 9am; Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor highest
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — A total of 30 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur and Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest readings at 172 each.
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Indonesian paper company hit with restrictions in Singapore after suppliers linked to haze fires
SINGAPORE, Oct 20 — Indonesian paper Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has been placed under temporary green certification restrictions by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC). The firm, which is behind household tissue and paper towel brand Paseo, was issued a
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