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PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 4 -- The Anwar government's move to scrap the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan waiver for excellent students has triggered a wave of dismay and frustration am... Read More


Azalina pushes Anti-Bullying Bill forward, debate expected Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- The Anwar government tabled the much-anticipated Anti-Bullying Bill for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, amid heightened concerns over violence in schools. ... Read More


Youth and Sports Ministry plans amendment to Sports Development Act, strengthening oversight of e-sports amid concern of matchfixing and potential corruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10 -- Putrajaya will close loopholes in the Sports Development Act to curb rigging and corruption, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, amid growing concern over criminal ele... Read More


Hannah Yeoh vows crackdown on eSports corruption, match-fixing with new Bill targeted next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10 -- Putrajaya will close loopholes in the Sports Development Act to curb rigging and corruption, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, amid growing concern over criminal ele... Read More


Report: Malaysian firms could start cutting insurance coverage as healthcare costs skyrocket

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 6 -- Employers across Asia are bracing for a significant financial hit as the region is forecast to see a 12.5 per cent average medical trend rate in 2026, according to the new Merc... Read More


Capital punishment for drug crimes may hinder efforts to dismantle syndicates, civil society warns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- The use of capital punishment for drug offenses in South-east Asia is inadvertently strengthening organised crime by eliminating potential witnesses and leaving major trafficke... Read More


Malaysia mulling calls to decriminalise drug use, says deputy health minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- The government has formed a technical working committee to study the decriminalising of drug use and small possession, and could possibly look into removing provisions in exist... Read More


Putrajaya spent RM1.15b on prison costs for drug offences in 2024 despite rising arrests

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- The Malaysian government allocated RM1.15 billion in 2024 alone to cover prison costs stemming from drug offences, public health expert Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman revealed at... Read More


Putrajaya spent RM1.15 billion on prison costs for drug offences in 2024 despite rising arrests

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- The Malaysian government allocated RM1.15 billion in 2024 alone to cover prison costs stemming from drug offences, public health expert Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman revealed at... Read More


Residents group presses MBPJ to release key reports on major redevelopment plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- A community group is demanding greater transparency from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) regarding a draft redevelopment plan for the city, calling for the public releas... Read More