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Yes, Malaysians can expect annual updates to price guide for private hospitals; expanded list possible

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 13 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 - Did you find the new online list of estimated prices for 26 common medical procedures at Malaysia's private hospitals useful to plan your budget, and to... Read More


The 'ABCs' of buying medical insurance in Malaysia: What to ask yourself and the agents

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Is this your first time buying medical insurance? Or are you thinking of switching to another plan? How do you choose a medical insurance plan that is "just right", both for ... Read More


KL fire chief urges strata owners to maintain safety systems as festive season approaches

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- The Wilayah Persekutuan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has pointed out the importance of having a functional fire safety system at premises around KL, especially in strata... Read More


Over 30 Orang Asli homes destroyed in Pasir Gudang floating settlement fire (VIDEO)

PASIR GUDANG, Feb. 12 -- Over30 Orang Asli families were displaced after a raging fire destroyed their homes at the floating settlement in Kampung Teluk Jawa here this morning. The floating settlemen... Read More


Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum's killing, papers sent to prosecution

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 12 -- Police have completed investigations into the murder of a single mother at Flat Sri Murni in Butterworth and submitted the investigation papers to the state prosecution office ... Read More


MACC chief Azam Baki's alleged shareholding: What are the govt's rules for civil servants' ownership of such assets?

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's purchase and ownership of shares in a publicly-listed company is in the spotlight now, so what are the Ma... Read More


From 'char siu' lard rice to Hainan 'kopi' butter toast: Comfort classics at Ah Gong Kopitiam in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- The bowl that first won me over at Ah Gong Kopitiam was their BBQ Pork & Egg Lard Rice, a deceptively simple combination that reveals its charms one spoonful at a time. At it... Read More


Does a public officer have the means to acquire an asset? UWO can verify - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- Unexplained wealth is a concept I have explained thrice in as many years. Read it here, here and here. And only last month I called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim... Read More


Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The Sungai Besar Umno legend is true to form. He raised money yesterday by auctioning a towel and a pair of sandals, marking the closest Gandhian act by a Malaysian politician... Read More


Good healthcare design begins with empathy, not equipment - Toh Ka Peng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The success of the healthcare system is often measured by its hardware, where we count the resolution of MRI machines or the precision of the robotic surgical arms. As a biome... Read More