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Explained: Is Malaysia's new emergency NG SaveME 999 app actually usable when it matters most?

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 18 -- If you have a mobile phone, you have probably received an SMS from your telco in recent days urging you to download the NG SaveME 999 app - complete with reminders not to misu... Read More


No more free rein for Malaysia's 'finfluencers': Unlicensed advice could mean RM10m fine as regulators tighten oversight

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 17 -- Their videos promise financial freedom in minutes, their advice often shared more widely than that of licensed experts and, in some cases, heavily influences how Malaysians ma... Read More


Hire-Purchase Act reforms: Why settling your car loan early will finally make financial sense in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Buying a vehicle in Malaysia is set to become fairer for consumers, thanks to long-awaited amendments to the Hire-Purchase Act (HPA) that will overhaul how car loan interest i... Read More


Lost credit card or billing dispute? Here's how BNM's new rules make it easier to get help

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 13 -- If you've ever lost a credit card or had a disputed bank charge, you know how frustrating it can be trying to get it resolved. Often, the headache doesn't end with the problem... Read More


Man arrested after ramming cop in dramatic Klang petrol station incident (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, Nov. 13 -- Police arrested a local man just 12 hours after he allegedly tried to run over an officer with his car at a petrol station in Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Klang, an incident tha... Read More


Choose words with care, not to inflame, says Perak's Sultan Nazrin on public discourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 12 -- Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah has reminded Malaysians that the nation's civility is mirrored in the tone of its public discourse, stressing that communication should enlighte... Read More


Borrowing over RM100,000 from Jan 2027? BNM says you'll need to complete a 15-minute financial education module first

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- From January 2027, anyone applying for personal loans exceeding RM100,000 will be required to complete a 15-minute financial education module under Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM... Read More


Court finds police acted 'unconstitutionally' in Amri Che Mat case, awards RM3m for investigation failures

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- The High Court has ordered the Malaysian government and police to pay more than RM3 million in damages to the family of missing activist Amri Che Mat for failing to properly in... Read More


Ensuring safety: How victims and witnesses of child sexual abuse are protected in court

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Stepping into a courtroom can be overwhelming for anyone - even more so for a child who is a victim or witness in a sexual abuse case or criminal proceeding. Recognising that ... Read More


Behind the shine: The janitors who kept the Asean Summit smelling clean and running smoothly

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 30 -- As world leaders exchange handshakes and sign deals in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) this week, a small uncelebrated workforce has been deployed to ensure their he... Read More