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About those excessive charges for gloves, a reply to Sim Tze Tzin

Kuala Lampur, March 4 -- Dear YB Sim, I watched with interest - and no small measure of disappointment - your remarks in Parliament questioning why private hospitals are "excessively" charging for gl... Read More


Communications Ministry says no plan to implement urine screening to prevent drug use in concerts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Putrajaya has no plans to implement urine tests for concertgoers as part of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb drug use at events, the Communications Ministry said y... Read More


No plans yet to replicate Johor-Singapore SEZ at borders with Kalimantan and Southern Thailand, Putrajaya says

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The government is open to exploring the possibility of establishing special economic zones (SEZs) along Malaysia's international borders with Kalimantan, Indonesia, but no pro... Read More


FAM suspends naturalised player recruitment for Harimau Malaya, Sports Ministry says

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has temporarily halted its national-level player naturalisation programme, the Youth and Sports Ministry said yesterday. In a Parli... Read More


From a delicately petalled Semperit Dahlia to an upgraded classic Cornflakes Gula Melaka, there is a Raya cookie for everyone!

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- It's time for scrumptious seasonal cookies! Here are three bakers where you can get some of the loveliest Raya cookies for gifting and your own enjoyment at home. Begin your ... Read More


Making Tamil language mandatory entry requirement for Indian students - Velan Kunjuraman

Kuala Lampur, March 4 -- The Tamil language has an ancient and storied history, with some theories tracing its origins over 5,000 years ago. Evidence of its significance can be found in Tamil literatu... Read More


Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident

KOTA KINABALU, March 4 -- The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina ... Read More


Measures to affirm commitment to improve CPI ranking - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, March 4 -- Malaysia is a signatory to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The UNCAC is an international instrument to address the scourge of corruption at the globa... Read More


Just how do cyber criminals steal cryptocurrency?

NEW YORK, March 4 -- Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are targets of choice for online criminals, who often exploit weaknesses in major trading platforms or individual users' digital "wallet... Read More


E-waste in numbers: Nearly 2.62 million tonnes in 19 years, enough to fill three-quarters of the Petronas Twin Towers: What can be done?

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- In nearly two decades, Malaysia has generated a staggering 2.62 million metric tonnes (mt) of electronic waste (e-waste). To put this into perspective, this volume would fill ... Read More