KTMB launches ETS service to Segamat

KUALA LUMPUR: The Electric Train Service (ETS) has achieved another milestone in its effort to expand the country's rail network, with the launch of operations between Butterworth, Padang Besar and Segamat stations on Saturday (March 15). Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin, in a statement, said the extended ETS...

Strengthening consumer rights and transparency in private healthcare

THE Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) commends the government's decisive move to enforce the display of medicine prices in private clinics and hospitals under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723). This initiative, spearheaded by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, marks an important step toward enhancing price transparency and...

Sarawak to stay on hydrogen roadmap, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak will move forward with the development of a hydrogen economy, including its use as fuel for public transport, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said the hydrogen roadmap was part of development plans for the future up to 2050. "Some people say we should be cautious about hydrogen due to its high...

Industrial court to utilise AI for transcripts of case proceedings

GEORGE TOWN: The Human Resources Ministry, through the Malaysian Industrial Court, will upgrade its digital recording system using artificial intelligence. Its minister, Steven Sim said the system could generate immediate transcripts during case proceedings to boost efficiency, reduce cost and coordinate understanding of communications of all stakeholders involved. "It aims to display immediate transcripts on screen to...

PETRONAS keeps mum on news of its possible exit from Argentina

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) neither denied nor confirmed news that it is evaluating a sale of its shale oil asset in Argentina, but said that it continuously reviews its business portfolio in all countries where it has investments. "Petronas continuously reviews its business portfolio in all countries where it has investments to ensure the best...

QuickCheck: Were China immigrants unlawfully given Malaysian citizenship?

RECENTLY, social media has been abuzz with claims that the Home Minister had allegedly granted citizenship to immigrants from China. Is this true? Verdict: FALSE Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that he approved citizenship applications of immigrants from China. He said such defamatory remarks were created by irresponsible parties...

KTMB ETS tickets for Aidilfitri only 20% left

ALOR GAJAH: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced that the tickets for the Electric Train Service (ETS) sold since March 3 are now only 20% remaining out of more than 100,000 tickets offered for the Aidilfitri celebration. KTMB Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin, said that this number includes 12,600 additional tickets...

Planning for raw water distribution from Sg Perak to Bukit Merah in final stages, says PM

BAGAN SERAI: Planning for the raw water distribution project from Sungai Perak to Bukit Merah Dam, partly to support the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park project and to supply treated water to Penang, is now in the final stages. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the project is expected to enhance the capability of distributing water for...

Sapura Energy under scrutiny: MACC opens two investigation papers

PETALING JAYA: Graft investigators have opened two investigation papers on Sapura Energy Bhd following allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Confirming this, its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said that the investigation would also examine whether money laundering was involved and the issue of governance within the company. ALSO...

Sunway TES students score top honours on global stage

ACCOUNTING has evolved beyond number crunching into a dynamic field requiring strategy, analysis, and leadership. No longer confined to the back office, accountants now drive key decisions and shape global financial landscapes. At the forefront of this transformation is Sunway TES, a leading institution renowned for its academic excellence and holistic approach to student development. Through programmes like...