KUALA LUMPUR: Mandatory Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign workers is expected to come into effect in the fourth quarter of 2025, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. This comes after the Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025, which mandates foreign workers and their employers to contribute 2% of monthly wages to...
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty the Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah, attended a breaking of fast event with Cabinet ministers and foreign envoys at Istana Negara here on Thursday (March 6) night. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan...
SUBANG: Batik Air has introduced Hari Raya Fixed Fares for flights to Sarawak and Sabah, providing more affordable and transparent travel options for Malaysians during the festive season, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the government, caps fares at RM319 for flights to Sarawak and RM379 for Sabah. Loke praised the airline’s...
KUALA LUMPUR: House arrest is permitted in Malaysia, and no new laws are necessary for its implementation, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic), Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms). Azalina clarified that, per the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), Section 3 of the Prisons Act 1995 allows house arrest as a form...
KUALA LUMPUR: The police investigation into a controversial video involving three Era FM radio announcers have been completed and the investigation paper has been referred to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), say police. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (pic) also said a total of 73 police reports were lodged in connection with the case He...
PETALING JAYA: A former staff member for Teresa Kok has been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). "I have no knowledge or involvement in the reasons behind the MACC's decision," said the Seputeh MP. Asserting the independence of the MACC, Kok urged all parties to avoid "baseless speculation or making unfounded accusations." "We must allow the investigative...
Sean Baker is married to Samantha Quan, and the two played key roles in the award-winning film Anora. Learn more about his wife and their marriage below. Sean Baker, who directed the Oscar-winning film Anora, was the talk of the 2025 awards show as he took home multiple awards, including Best Director, while Anora won Best Picture. During his...
We can see his life story turn into a drama series. While many would dread being in prison, it seems Hsu Kaixi found it almost entertaining. Known as Taiwan’s “Prison Break King”, he successfully escaped the Green Island Prison eight times over his 51-year sentence. The 75-year-old’s most famous escape took place in 1981 when he donned a...
Dolly Parton has been in the music industry for as long as many can remember. After spending decades in the spotlight, learn how old the singer is now below. Dolly Parton has been an icon in the music industry for her contributions to country music and her captivating stage presence. She has been in the industry for...
The true definition of "Surprise!". A Chinese beauty influencer named Ting Ting has gone viral for her super whirlwind pregnancy experience. Basically, she found out she was pregnant one day before giving birth. Ting Ting shared her story online, and immediately became a trending topic on Weibo. Recalling the events leading up to her baby’s birth, Ting Ting said: “On the night of...
