Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Reported doctor no-shows in Sabah and Sarawak prompt MMA call for incentive overhaul

KUCHING, Oct. 1 -- The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called on the government to urgently revert to the previous percentage-based Regional Incentive Payment (BIW) and introduce stronger ince... Read More


Man fined RM500 for shooting stone at child with slingshot in Sarawak

MIRI, Oct. 1 -- The Magistrates' Court here has fined a 33-year-old man in default one week's jail for shooting a stone at a child using a slingshot. Magistrate Ashok Linggam convicted Erick Tunggan ... Read More


Perikatan seeks RoS explanation over suspension, demands details of Bersatu complaints

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) says it still does not know the details of eight complaints lodged by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia that led to the suspension of the coalition's activ... Read More


Haze eases as unhealthy air quality falls to eight areas, Johan Setia still worst hit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Air quality improved across Peninsular Malaysia this morning, with the number of areas recording unhealthy readings falling to eight by 8am, although much of the Klang Valley r... Read More


Melaka polls: BN pushes alliance talks to next week, says no preferred partner yet

MELAKA, Oct. 1 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) has postponed talks with potential political partners for the Melaka state election until next week, with state coalition chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh sayi... Read More


AI in engineering education is an opportunity, not a replacement for lecturers - Prem Gunnasegaran

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, and universities are no exception. In engineering education, AI tools are already changing how students ... Read More


Are your children sleeping in a hostel tonight?

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Kuala Pilah police arrested two 16-year-olds last week after a 14-year-old junior was found lifeless lying on his hostel bed. The Education Ministry orders an audit. This is n... Read More


We love Cameron Highlands. But are we caring for it? - Nadiah Mahmad Nasir

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Cameron Highlands has followed me through different stages of my life. My earliest memories are from childhood, when I visited with my family and on school trips. Back then, C... Read More


ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia's new East Coast rail link open?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin carrying passengers as early as mid-December, ahead of its original January 2027 launch target. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibr... Read More


'We are always open': BN still negotiating political cooperation, says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said talks over Barisan Nasional's (BN) approach to the Melaka state election are still ongoing, with its political cooperati... Read More