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Transport minister: Govt committed to ensure My50 price remains unchanged despite RM100m funding shortfall

PETALING JAYA, Jan. 7 -- The My50 public transport pass programme is grappling with a RM100 million funding shortfall after passenger claims significantly outpaced the budget allocated by the Ministry... Read More


An Umno-PAS alliance anytime soon? Highly unlikely, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 -- There is speculation once again about whether Muafakat Nasional, the stillborn co-operation between PAS and Umno after GE 14, will be revived now that PAS and Bersatu's Perikat... Read More


So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh's new role explained

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 19 -- Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh (DAP) took her oath as the new minister overseeing the Federal Territories two days ago, becoming the first ethnic Chinese politician to hold the portf... Read More


MACC ramps up global investigation into law firm over 1MDB money trail

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 18 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stepped up its investigation into an international law firm that it said helped embezzle some US$1 billion (RM4 billion) in... Read More


PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 4 -- The Anwar government's move to scrap the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan waiver for excellent students has triggered a wave of dismay and frustration am... Read More


Azalina pushes Anti-Bullying Bill forward, debate expected Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- The Anwar government tabled the much-anticipated Anti-Bullying Bill for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, amid heightened concerns over violence in schools. ... Read More


Youth and Sports Ministry plans amendment to Sports Development Act, strengthening oversight of e-sports amid concern of matchfixing and potential corruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10 -- Putrajaya will close loopholes in the Sports Development Act to curb rigging and corruption, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, amid growing concern over criminal ele... Read More


Hannah Yeoh vows crackdown on eSports corruption, match-fixing with new Bill targeted next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10 -- Putrajaya will close loopholes in the Sports Development Act to curb rigging and corruption, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, amid growing concern over criminal ele... Read More


Report: Malaysian firms could start cutting insurance coverage as healthcare costs skyrocket

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Employers across Asia are bracing for a significant financial hit as the region is forecast to see a 12.5 per cent average medical trend rate in 2026, according to the new Merc... Read More


Capital punishment for drug crimes may hinder efforts to dismantle syndicates, civil society warns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- The use of capital punishment for drug offenses in South-east Asia is inadvertently strengthening organised crime by eliminating potential witnesses and leaving major trafficke... Read More