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Anwar says austerity measures won't hit healthcare or hiring of new doctors

PUTRAJAYA, May 4 -- Austerity measures that could see billions of ringgit slashed from several ministries will not affect core programmes, including critical healthcare services and the recruitment of... Read More


The Negeri Sembilan political crisis: What we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Negeri Sembilan remains in a state of political paralysis as a rare royal constitutional dispute has snowballed into a power tussle that threatens to end Menteri Besar (MB) D... Read More


Record car loans in December 2025 signal Malaysians still hooked on private vehicles despite rail push

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Banks approved the highest amount of car loans in December 2025, exceeding even levels seen during Covid lockdowns, when interest rates were low and manufacturers offered hea... Read More


Malaysians repaid a record RM23b in credit card debt in 2025 as household debt rises

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Malaysians repaid over RM23 billion worth of credit card debt as of December 2025, a record rate underpinning the growing concern about the country's high level of household ... Read More


War-driven energy shock pushes Selangor to fast-track diversified energy mix

SHAH ALAM, April 16 -- The Selangor state government will accelerate its transition toward a more diversified and resilient energy mix, including exploring nuclear power, as geopolitical instability a... Read More


The parliamentary whip system: What happens behind the scenes when a key Bill is voted on

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 -- The government's failure to muster enough votes to pass the crucial Constitutional Amendment Bill, which would limit the Prime Minister's tenure, has placed the role of the p... Read More


MACC seeks Rafizi's former aide in chip project probe

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking information on the whereabouts of a former aide to PKR leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli as part of an investigation in... Read More


'I'm no Jho Low 2': Rafizi's ex-aide denies misappropriation claims, slams MACC's public search

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- James Chai, a former aide to Malaysia's ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, has denied allegations of misappropriation linked to a RM1.1 billion government deal with ... Read More


Anwar condemns US and Israel strikes on Iran in Dewan Rakyat, calls for ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament this morning condemned the US and Israel's attack on Iran, blasting it as a flagrant violation of international law as he... Read More


Thinking of opening a stall in KL? Here are DBKL's do's and don'ts for new hawkers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- Maybe you havedreamt of being a great cook before. Then one inspired day, you decided to take that bet and aim to set up a stall. Whether it's roadside nasi lemak or a trendy... Read More