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What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss 'miracle' - and why doctors are worried

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Often referred to as a 'miracle drug', glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, fuelled by social media testimonials, influ... Read More


Kulasegaran says Azam Baki's shareholding disclosed to authorities, no rules capping investments for civil servants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Minister in Prime Minister's Department M. Kulasegaran has assured that shareholding involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was reported... Read More


MACC chief Azam Baki says RM800,000 Velocity Capital stake was fully declared

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 10 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has defended his former shareholding in Velocity Capital Bhd, saying the transaction was fully tr... Read More


As housing, utilities eat up Malaysian household budgets, Versa pushes auto-savings to counter bill anxiety

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- With recurring commitments like housing and utilities now consuming nearly 40 per cent of the average Malaysian household's monthly budget, local wealth management platform Ve... Read More


Michelle Yeoh to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star on second day of CNY

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Malaysia's first Oscar winner, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, will receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 18, the second day of Chinese New Year, in a ceremony... Read More


Singapore government reveals wealth inequality measure for first time; higher than income disparity

SINGAPORE, Feb. 10 -- In a landmark report, Singapore's Ministry of Finance (MOF) has unveiled the nation's first official measure of wealth inequality, revealing a more pronounced disparity in wealth... Read More


MCA to host Chinese New Year open house on Feb 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) will host its annual Chinese New Year Open House on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Tuesday, February 17, at Dewan San Choon, Wism... Read More


Police bust RM3m sextortion ring that trafficked workers, forced 12-hour days with sexual abuse

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Police have dismantled an organised crime syndicate behind a nationwide online sexual extortion scheme, or "sextortion", believed to have caused losses exceeding RM3 million s... Read More


'Second chance' law to let reformed offenders deactivate old records and rebuild their lives, says Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The Home Ministry is in the process of amending the Registration of Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 to introduce a "second chance" mechanism. Home Minister Datuk S... Read More


Police tracking down car owner who threw traffic cone at LDP toll plaza (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Police are tracking down the owner of a car involved in an incident in which a traffic cone was thrown and insulting words were uttered at the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP)... Read More