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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


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


Can you afford private healthcare? New price guide helps Malaysians budget for medical needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Have you ever called different private hospitals in Malaysia to find out how much a medical procedure is likely to cost? Or even delayed getting medical treatment because you a... Read More


Is your medical insurance too expensive? Why the government's new base MHIT alternative changes everything

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- Are you looking for an affordable medical insurance policy in Malaysia, especially for costly treatment of serious illnesses at private hospitals? Soon, you will be able to bu... Read More


How long should a Malaysian PM serve? You have until Wednesday to tell the govt

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- How long do you think a prime minister should serve in Malaysia, and should the Cabinet remain or step down once a leader reaches the maximum limit for a PM? If you have good... Read More


Stateless his whole life, 38-year-old Perak man wants to be Malaysian; says late mother born pre-Merdeka should have been citizen too

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 21 -- Perak-born Velmurugan, 38, has lived in Malaysia his whole life as a stateless person and just wants to be recognised as a Malaysian. Being stateless has caused him much emot... Read More


Will 'offensive', 'annoying' online comments stay legal? Federal Court to decide Feb 6

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 13 -- Was the Court of Appeal correct to decide that "offensive" online comments with the intention to annoy is no longer a crime in Malaysia? The Federal Court is expected to decide ... Read More


Will 'offensive' online remarks to 'annoy' still no longer be a crime? Federal Court to decide Feb 6

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 13 -- Was the Court of Appeal correct to decide that "offensive" online comments with the intention to annoy is no longer a crime in Malaysia? The Federal Court is expected to decide ... Read More


Explained: Seven key questions about Malaysia's proposed two-term PM limit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 12 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the federal government will push for a new law to limit the tenure of the prime minister to two full terms, or a max... Read More