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Government clinic waiting times slashed from three hours to just 30 minutes through digital transformation, says Dzulkefly

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 3 -- The waiting time for treatment at government clinics is now down from three hours to just 30 minutes. As reported by Utusan Malaysia, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly ... Read More


'Squid Game' veteran actress Lee Joo-shil dies of cancer at 81

SEOUL, Feb. 3 -- South Korean actress Lee Joo-shil has passed away from stomach cancer, her agency confirmed yesterday. Lee was diagnosed three months ago but had been admitted to a hospital in Uijeo... Read More


Three SPM credits only: Nursing diploma entry requirements eased to address severe shortage

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- The entry requirements for the Nursing Diploma programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers have been relaxed to just three credits, which include Bahasa Melayu,... Read More


'Hangry' man remanded three days for slapping wife over delayed chicken rice at Kota Warisan mall

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- A 50-year-old man was arrested and remanded for three days after slapping his wife, allegedly because she was late returning from buying chicken rice at a supermarket in Kota W... Read More


Low demand forces Malaysia's manufacturers into steepest price cuts in decade ahead of global trade war

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- Manufacturers in Malaysia reduced their selling prices at the strongest rate in ten years to counter subdued demand conditions, according to S&P Global Malaysia. In its latest... Read More


Ops Sky: Actor Jalaluddin Hassan says ready to cooperate with MACC; singer Ziana Zain keeps mum on financial consultancy probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- Veteran actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan has stated his willingness to cooperate if summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding investigations into a fin... Read More


'I'm still his wife,' says Rosmah, denying Najib divorce claims spread on fake social media account

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has dismissed allegations spread by a fake Facebook account claiming she is no longer married to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. In a Fa... Read More


Saying Trump's tariff war could be like Covid, Guan Eng urges Malaysia to brace for collateral damage

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- A global trade war sparked by newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump's tariffs could have the same devastating effects on inflation and economic growth as the Covid-19 pan... Read More


Theta Nylex Consortium proposes RM8.75b LRT system for Iskandar Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- Theta Nylex Consortium has proposed to develop a medium-capacity light rail transit (LRT) system for the Northern and Eastern Lines in Wilayah Iskandar Johor under a build-oper... Read More


'Keluar sekejap' from Umno? You may as well not return, Zahid tells party renegades

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 -- Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly directed his barbs at Umno renegades who temporarily quit the party, saying he is not exactly looking forward to their return. Alt... Read More