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IPOH: The High Court today dismissed Perak DAP assemblyman Paul Yong’s application to transfer his rape trial from the Sessions Court to higher court. The decision was made by judicial commissioner Datuk Mohd Radzi Harun after reviewing submissions from the
Read MoreLim: Government may set up a housing loan bank
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering a proposal to set up a special bank to ease the process of loans application for affordable and low-cost housing, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. However, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said the
Read MoreAIA Vitality: Majority of Malaysian workers are unhealthy
PUCHONG: Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace Survey 2019 revealed that half of the workforce in Malaysia suffer from stress and sleep deprivation. The survey, conducted by AIA Vitality, said 53% of 17,595 workers in 230 organisations of different sizes and sectors across
Read MorePM: Connectivity with South Korea can help ASEAN fully reap its potential
BUSAN (South Korea): ASEAN is blessed with vast opportunities and rich resources but the region has not been able to capitalise on its full potential due to a shortage of advanced, efficient and sustainable infrastructure, said Prime Minister Tun Dr
Read MoreDzulkefly: E-wallet usage at govt health facilities to reduce waiting period
KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of e-wallet application usage (Boost) at government health clinics and hospitals will minimise patients’ registration time to less than 30 seconds. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the four health clinics include Klinik Kesihatan
Read MoreABIM and CSos unite to champion the Palestinian cause
KUALA LUMPUR: In solidarity with the Palestinian people, Muslim Youth Movement Malaysia (ABIM) together with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) came together to support Palestinians in liberating their homeland. Palestine, which is occupied by the Israeli regime, has come under severe
Read MoreChild marriage in Malaysia – A case of weak politicians and misplaced priority
Every child deserves to be educated and nurtured with care in their formative years. Child marriage – would instead be putting children’s future at risk. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh announced that 14,999 child marriages were
Read MoreEx-prisoner receives award for successfully starting anew
KUANTAN: Starting a new life after prison is not as easy, as Hamdan, 38, learned upon his release from prison in 2008. To start afresh and resettle back into the community, Hamdan had set up a roti canai stall in Lipis
Read MoreAdabi sponsors halal food for Malaysian media covering SEA Games
KUALA LUMPUR: The difficulty in obtaining halal food in the Philippines is one of the major challenges for media personnel covering the SEA Games 2019, which officially begin in Manila on Nov 30. The Association of Sports Writers of Malaysia
Read MoreMotion to appoint state PKR chief as senator rejected by Melaka Assembly
MELAKA: The Melaka State Assembly today rejected a motion proposing the appointment of Melaka PKR chairman Datuk Halim Bachik as a senator. All 13 Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen opposed the motion, 12 Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen supported it and two
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