Author - James Lim
08Aug

58th Asean Day: Malaysia’s proactive diplomacy underscored in regional celebration

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia today joined fellow Asean member states in celebrating the 58th Asean Day, with strong emphasis on this year’s theme "Towards Inclusivity and Sustainability Asean Future." Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to grace the national-level celebration and deliver a keynote address, reaffirming Malaysia’s continued commitment to Asean’s shared aspirations especially as the country...

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08Aug

Correction, not criticism: Fact-checking Dr M on Malaysia-US trade deal done with all due respect, says Zafrul

OSAKA: Fact-checking Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on the recent Malaysia-US trade agreement was not a criticism of the former premier, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said that his intention was not to criticise but to provide clear and correct facts on the matter. “Perhaps he (Dr Mahathir) got the...

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08Aug

Malaysia remains committed to establishment of independent Palestine without preconditions, says Tok Mat

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia remains firmly committed to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state without any preconditions, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. However, the Foreign Minister said that the New York Declaration had imposed preconditions for the creation of such a state. "We want an independent Palestinian state, full stop. Once it is established, whoever governs it is the...

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07Aug

Govt considering raising tobacco tax

PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, particularly given the long-standing moratorium on tobacco tax hikes. Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices. The country...

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07Aug

Opposition proposes national corporation to oversee rare earths industry

KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition has proposed the establishment of a national corporation to oversee and accelerate the development of Malaysia’s rare earth mining industry. At a press conference in Parliament today, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said the proposed corporation – wholly owned by the federal government – could work closely with state governments to tap into the...

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07Aug

4,352 medical officers to receive permanent offer letters by Aug 18

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 medical officer positions will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by Aug 18. In a statement, the health ministry said that all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty in phases from Oct 2 at the ministry’s facilities nationwide. “Permanent appointments must be implemented in stages...

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07Aug

Apex court to rule next week on Najib’s house arrest case

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will rule on Aug 13 whether the attorney-general (AG) may appeal against leave granted to Najib Razak to pursue judicial review proceedings aimed at enforcing a former king’s house arrest decree. Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan confirmed the matter when contacted today. On July 9, a three-member bench chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya...

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07Aug

I won’t reject offer to join govt if there’s ‘clear purpose’, says KJ

PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he is open to rejoining the government, but only if the role allows him to serve with clear purpose and impact. Appearing on the “Apa Cerita?” podcast, Khairy said he was currently enjoying his post-political career, but the idea of serving the country remains close to his heart. “I am...

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07Aug

Ex-national wushu athlete jailed 13 years for sexually assaulting student

KUALA LUMPUR: A wushu coach was today sentenced to 13 years in jail for sexually assaulting one of his students three years ago. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar handed down the sentence on Gjeblehim Bong after ruling that the defence failed to raise a reasonable doubt to the prosecution’s case. She also ordered him to be whipped four times. The...

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07Aug

7 nabbed after murder in Klang

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested seven foreigners, including two women, to assist in an investigation into the murder of a man in Bandar Sentosa, Klang, on June 20. South Klang deputy police chief Kamalariffin Aman Shah said the suspects, aged between 20 and 34, were arrested in Klang following a report lodged on July 23. He said the...

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