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Youth council says raising retirement age to 65 unsuitable for Malaysia, warns of shrinking job opportunities for graduates

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- The Malaysian Youth Council has voiced its opposition to the proposal to raise the retirement age to 65, arguing that the policy is not suitable for Malaysia's labour market. ... Read More


New 'traffic light' performance system: Local councils rated red will face cuts, those rated green get more funds, says housing minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has warned local councils that poor performance under the new "traffic light" grading system will carry consequences, includi... Read More


Don't block youth jobs, Sabah teachers' union says as Putrajaya floats retiring at 65

KOTA KINABALU, May 24 -- The proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65 years raises concerns about limiting the availability of positions for new workers, which could consequently d... Read More


Cops say suspect who attacked ex-wife's partner in Puchong has prior record, motive believed to be jealousy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Police are hunting three men, including a suspect with a prior criminal record, in connection with the assault of a 47-year-old man in Puchong early yesterday morning. Subang ... Read More


From 'mipulos' to buffalo roping: Traditional Sabahan sports set for statewide rollout

PENAMPANG, May 24 -- The Sabah Youth and Sports Ministry is planning to introduce traditional sports in every district in the state, said Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Fairuz Renddan. ... Read More


Now Anwar understands why BN did it, Umno Youth chief says of past political appointments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has defended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's remarks that political appointments by a government do not constitute abuse... Read More


JYP says Stray Kids' Felix to limit dance routines on North American tour due to back pain

SEATTLE, May 24 -- Stray Kids dancer and rapper Felix will modify his performances during the group's "dominATE North America" tour due to a back issue, their agency JYP Entertainment (JYPE) announced... Read More


Oasis reunite for rehearsals ahead of first tour in 16 years. but Liam Gallagher missing from London studio?

LONDON, May 24 -- Oasis have been seen arriving at rehearsals in the UK capital ahead of their long-awaited reunion tour, but frontman Liam Gallagher was notably absent. The Britpop legends are set t... Read More


From 'nasi lemak and durians' to global urban renewal: Malaysia to lead UN-Habitat with 193-nation backing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Malaysia is set to take a leading role in shaping the future of global cities as it prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habi... Read More


Rafizi bows out with 'relief', but insists Malaysia still deserves better

JOHOR BARU, May 24 -- Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says he feels "a great deal of relief" as he prepares to return to private life following his defeat in the PKR deputy presidency race, ending a decades-l... Read More