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Having a baby? Budget 2027 proposes up to RM3,000 tax relief for postnatal care

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- The federal government is proposing to introduce a new tax relief of up to RM3,000 for care services provided by confinement centres or qualified individuals after mothers giv... Read More


Paying a carer for your parents or grandparents? Budget 2027 proposes tax relief even for non-medical care

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- For Malaysian taxpayers paying a carer or for care services for their parents or grandparents, the government is proposing to allow them to claim tax relief even if the care is... Read More


Experts call for 'Ministry of Longevity' to prepare Malaysia for aged nation status

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 -- Malaysia should coordinate efforts and policies when it comes to longevity and older people, by getting the government, businesses and civil society to work together, National ... Read More


Malaysia plans A-to-D food grades to nudge manufacturers - and consumers - towards healthier choices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Malaysia could introduce a new food labelling system giving packaged food and drinks nutrition grades from A to D by the end of this year, Health Ministry official Dr Yap Wei A... Read More


Kelang Leather's journey: Once a Klang tannery, now a one-stop leather crafting hub in PJ

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- Do you like the look and feel of leather? Have you always wanted to try making something from leather, say a journal or a wallet? Or are you looking for a new hobby? Or perh... Read More


Najib's house arrest explained: 10 questions about pardons, prison powers and what happens next

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Malaysia does not have a specific house-arrest law. Yet the Prisons Department already has powers that can, under certain conditions, allow prisoners to remain outside prison... Read More


MACC investigator: Muhyiddin abused powers as PM to help Jana Wibawa contractors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin abused his powers as a prime minister when he acted to help Bumiputera contractors to eventually get government projects under t... Read More


Explained: Can a person be charged in a Malaysian hospital instead of a courtroom?

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 17 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 - Did you know that an accused person can be charged or face trial while hospitalised in Malaysia, instead of waiting for them to appear in court? Here's... Read More


Ismail Sabri stable after successful pacemaker implantation at IJN

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 7 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's pacemaker implantation procedure this afternoon at the National Heart Institute (IJN) was carried out successfully, his l... Read More


Ismail Sabri stable after successful pacemaker procedure, says lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 7 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's pacemaker procedure this afternoon at the National Heart Institute (IJN) was carried out successfully, his lawyer has con... Read More