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Sosma reforms in the works: New bail rules, special court to cut long trial delays

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The government is proposing significant amendments to the Security Measures (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said these... Read More


Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The government is in the final stages of completing regulatory amendments to enable the implementation of automatic citizenship for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers... Read More


A new front line in 21st-century geoeconomics - Critical minerals, strategic alliances, and the world beyond china's shadow - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 10 -- In the early months of 2026, global economic and geopolitical tectonics shifted once more - not in the South China Sea, or in headline-grabbing trade wars, but in the deep, of... Read More


What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss 'miracle' - and why doctors are worried

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Often referred to as a 'miracle drug', glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, fuelled by social media testimonials, influ... Read More


Kulasegaran says Azam Baki's shareholding disclosed to authorities, no rules capping investments for civil servants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Minister in Prime Minister's Department M. Kulasegaran has assured that shareholding involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was reported... Read More


MACC chief Azam Baki says RM800,000 Velocity Capital stake was fully declared

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 10 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has defended his former shareholding in Velocity Capital Bhd, saying the transaction was fully tr... Read More


As housing, utilities eat up Malaysian household budgets, Versa pushes auto-savings to counter bill anxiety

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- With recurring commitments like housing and utilities now consuming nearly 40 per cent of the average Malaysian household's monthly budget, local wealth management platform Ve... Read More


Michelle Yeoh to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star on second day of CNY

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Malaysia's first Oscar winner, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, will receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 18, the second day of Chinese New Year, in a ceremony... Read More


Singapore government reveals wealth inequality measure for first time; higher than income disparity

SINGAPORE, Feb. 10 -- In a landmark report, Singapore's Ministry of Finance (MOF) has unveiled the nation's first official measure of wealth inequality, revealing a more pronounced disparity in wealth... Read More


MCA to host Chinese New Year open house on Feb 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) will host its annual Chinese New Year Open House on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Tuesday, February 17, at Dewan San Choon, Wism... Read More