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University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

UMMC recently hiked its patient fees — what makes teaching hospitals different from other public health facilities?

The Employees’ Provident Fund has developed the Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework to guide Malaysians in ensuring a comfortable retirement. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Should Malaysia mandate EPF contributions for self-employed and gig workers? Here’s why it’s necessary to ensure retirement security

Lawyer Ng Kian Nam showing a document related to the incident at a press conference on the letter of demands. His clients, Yang Xue Li with her son, Liu Yu Hui, (top left) and Wang Geng Feng (top right) are present via an online video call. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Family of Chinese tourists killed by fallen tree at Penang museum last year demands RM1.7m compensation

Nilai District Police Chief, Superintendent Abdul Malik Hasim, confirmed that all victims were injured in the assault and were subsequently transported to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJ) in Seremban for medical attention. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Masked assailants hack four men in machete attack at Nilai restaurant

A helicopter flies, as smoke rises from the Sunset Fire in the hills overlooking the Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles January 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires push water supplies to the brink

When deputy public prosecutor Kamal Baharin Omar suggested that Datuk Seri Najib Razak had actually been to 1MDB’s office in the past, the former prime minister said ‘I don’t remember’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Najib verifies photos of himself at launch of 1MDB office in 2010, despite previous claims of never setting foot there

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, confirmed that the investigation papers were submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s (DPP) office on January 6 for further action under the law, according to a report in national daily Utusan Malaysia today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

IGP: Probe into minister’s son’s criminal intimidation case completed, papers sent to DPP

Transport Minister Anthony Loke addresses a media briefing on the KTM Komuter Port Klang-KL Sentral-Port Klang schedule changes in Kuala Lumpur January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Loke: KTM Komuter Port Klang-KL Sentral service to boost frequency by 30 minutes during peak hours

The judge noted that while the doctors were highly experienced in obstetrics, they failed to address common complications associated with childbirth, such as eclampsia and placenta-related issues that can lead to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). — Picture from Pexels.com
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Court awards RM6m to family after woman bleeds to death while Klang maternity doctors took break to ‘have a drink’

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 3, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 44 m ago

‘House arrest’ addendum? Pardons Board says no add-on docs in Najib’s file, nor any official order from Palace

Wang Xing, 22, was reported missing in northern Thailand’s Tak province bordering Myanmar, an area known for large-scale criminal enterprises and human trafficking by organised gangs.
World  / 6 h ago

Chinese tourists recoil from Thai holidays after actor Wang Xing’s disappearance

What are some of the hidden costs of car ownership in Malaysia? — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Dreaming of your first car? Here are all the hidden costs every first-time buyer should know

World  / 19 h ago

Doing a Musk? What’s behind Zuckerberg’s surprise Trump pivot

Veveonah Mosibin flanked by her parents, Mosibin Makrun (right) and Rofinah Ungo. The 23-year-old Sabahan, who graduated with a degree in marine science, has shifted her focus to medicine and is currently pursuing a five-year medical programme at the Management and Science University (MSU) in Shah Alam, starting October last year. — Picture from Facebook/Veveonah Mosibin
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

From ‘24 Hours on a Tree’ to medicine: Sabahan Veveonah Mosibin’s inspiring leap

United States Vice President Kamala Harris will make a working visit to Singapore on January 15 where she is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and visit the Changi Naval Base. — Reuters pic
Singapore  / 7 h ago

ICA warns of delays as Singapore boosts security at checkpoints Jan 9 to 22 ahead of US veep Harris’ visit

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Fire and Rescue Department Operations and Rescue director Nordin Pauzi said a distress call on the incident was received at 9.19pm. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2024

Fire destroys five units at Sri Sabah flats in Cheras

Photo shows rescuers retrieving the boy’s body. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2024

Teen swept away by strong current while swimming in Betong river found drowned

Hasidah speaks to reporters. — Photo by Nur Shazreena Ali
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2024

Sarawak minister Sharifah Hasidah tight-lipped on police investigation papers on Taib’s ‘removal’ from hospital

In Malaysia, all schools registered with the Ministry of Education are required to teach the Malay language as part of their curriculum, including vernacular, private and international schools. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2024

Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia? As Putrajaya tightens reins on national language, linguistic experts argue why it should be the former

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid in a statement tonight said that Nik Elin Zurina had filed three police reports after she received several death threats on her social media platforms.  — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

KL police chief: Cops probing death threats against lawyer who challenged provisions under Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment

A woman was killed while four of her friends were injured after the four-wheel-drive they were in skidded before plunging into a ravine along Jalan Batang Kali this evening. — Picture courtesy of Selangor Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Selangor Fire Dept: Woman killed, four others injured after four-wheel-drive plunges into ravine along Jalan Batang Kali

PLUS’ official X account said heavy traffic was reported from Simpang Ampat (northbound) to Seremban. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Traffic flow smooth on major expressways tonight

Police are tracking down a ‘milkman’ who is believed to be involved in snatching two gold necklaces from a seamstress in an incident in Tanjung Rambutan here on February 8. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Ipoh cops hunt for ‘milkman’ who stole seamstress’ gold necklaces

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi waves as he visits his adopted family in conjunction with Chinese New Year at Taman Desa Bersatu, Hutan Melintang February 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Do not politicise Federal Court’s ruling on Kelantan Shariah Code, says DPM Zahid

Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Ammar Abd Ghapar said last year more than 20 million foreign tourists came to Malaysia, surpassing the targeted 19.1 million tourist arrivals. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Tourism Malaysia confident of achieving target of 27.3 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, says D-G

Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow pose for a picture with guests at the latter's Chinese New Year open house held at the Setia SPICE Arena Bayan Baru February 11, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Thousands of guests throng Penang CM’s CNY open house

The number of dengue cases dropped to 3,631 in the 6th Epidemiological Week from February 4-10, compared to 3,969 cases in the previous week, with one death due to dengue fever complications. — Istock.com pic via AFP
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Health D-G: Dengue cases down from Feb 4 to 10, one death reported nationwide

Police arrested a man to assist investigations regarding the discovery of a hidden camera inside the humidifier of a homestay bathroom in Jelutong. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Penang cops arrest suspect in hidden camera case at homestay in Jelutong 

A 16-year-old boy died while his 17-year-old friend is feared drowned after they were swept by strong currents while swimming in a river near Rumah Panjang Batu Lintang in Betong around 3.50pm today. — Picture courtesy of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Teenager dies, another feared drowned in Sarawak after being swept by strong current while swimming in Betong river

(From 4th left) Kuching Teochew Association president Chew Boon Seng, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg tossing the yee sang. — Roystein Emmor/Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Premier graces Kuching Teochew Association CNY Spring Festival mass gathering

Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng (7th left) with other guests and association members in a photo op at the Sibu Teochew Association’s Chinese New Year open house February 11, 2024. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2024

Bukit Assek rep praises Sibu Teochew Association for exposing Chinese culture during its CNY open house