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What if the police arrest you in Malaysia? Can you call or WhatsApp your family and lawyer?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 -- Imagine this: You are having a party in your house with friends, and suddenly a group of men in plain clothes knock on your door, saying they are the police and want to enter. ... Read More


The EPF 'VE' hack: How contributing just 2pc more could boost your retirement savings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Have you always wanted to save more for your retirement but somehow end up spending it up every month? Or maybe it's more convenient to have money automatically deducted from y... Read More


How just RM6.85 a day can grow your EPF savings under i-Saraan - even if you're a student or housewife

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Imagine putting aside just RM6.85 every day into the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) i-Saraan scheme, and watching it grow over 10 years. Just RM6.85 a day - that's RM250 a... Read More


Tale of two gig workers in Elmina plane crash: How Malaysia's new law closes protection gap, says Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Two gig workers who died in the 2023 Elmina plane crash had completely different fates. It hinged on whether they had continued contributing to Social Security Organisation (... Read More


'Just 10 minutes': How Malaysians can screen for depression, anxiety; and how it can improve their NCD treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- Did you know you can do a quick test in just 10 minutes to see if someone could have depression or anxiety? All you need to do is just answer four simple questions. Dr Lee ... Read More


'It's OK to be not OK': Malaysians urged to seek professional help for depression and anxiety, not rely on ChatGPT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Instead of asking ChatGPT or Google for help with anxiety or depression, you should seek professional help as quickly as possible, psychiatrist Dr Lee Chung Wah has advised. ... Read More


Why Muslim mothers give up on claiming child support from errant ex-husbands

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 18 -- Imagine this scenario: a Muslim woman is now divorced and a single mother raising her young children. She needs money from the ex-husband so that her children's needs are me... Read More


Your Shariah lawyer stopped working on your case? Here's how to file a complaint

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 17 -- What can you do if your Shariah lawyer suddenly stops working on a case you've paid for, leaving you stranded in the Shariah courts? This is an actual problem faced by many,... Read More


'Boba out, TikTok in': Forget posters, go with apps and reels to reach youths, public health specialist tells policymakers

SUBANG JAYA, Sept. 13 -- Malaysian health policymakers must rethink how they engage with youths by using catchy messages and apps to break through to the "30-seconds attention span" generation. Dr Mo... Read More


MACC: Malaysia recovers RM39.1m of 1MDB-linked assets from Jho Low and family

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- The Malaysian government has successfully recovered US$8.57 million (RM39.1 million) of assets linked to Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho and his family members, as part of it... Read More