PUTRAJAYA : The number of unemployed graduates increased by 22.5 percent to 202,400 persons In 2020 compared with 165,200 in … More
Category: South East Asia
While underpaid doctors protest, COVID-19-battered Malaysia earmarks $11.3M for 16 drones
The Malaysian government has approved a budget of $11.3 million (MYR 48 million) to allow its police department to purchase … More
Covid-19 data repository 10 months too late, Dzulkefly tells Adham
However, the health minister brushes off the claim much to the Kuala Selangor’s rep chagrin. PARLIAMENT | Dzulkefly Ahmad (Pakatan … More
For third consecutive day, cops question ‘black flag’ convoy participants
Another six participants were questioned at the Brickfields district police station this morning. Tuesday was the third consecutive day police … More
Clarity needed on business ops, travelling as Emergency Ordinance revoked
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has been urged to provide a clearer picture of the state of movement restriction after … More
Contract doctors’ protest: No disciplinary action against those involved – Dr Adham
KUALA LUMPUR : The government has given an assurance that no disciplinary action will be taken against any doctor or … More
Confusion in Malaysia as govt refuses to explain ending of Covid-19 emergency laws
KUALA LUMPUR : The government’s shock announcement that emergency ordinances ostensibly to fight the Covid-19 pandemic had been revoked last … More
Tengku Razaleigh requests seat be moved
Dewan Rakyat did not receive request from Bagan Datuk MP Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan, Jerantut MP Ahmad … More
Law minister says EO ‘revoked’, FT minister says ‘in the process’
‘The emergency was not cancelled. It doesn’t need to be,’ claims Annuar Musa. There is more confusion on the status … More
Malaysia’s Political Crisis Is Dooming Its COVID-19 Response
Southeast Asia has in recent weeks become an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia is recording the highest number of confirmed new cases per … More
Tracing tempe’s appeal in Indonesian culinary history
Looking to raise the national spirit and drive the importance of building a strong nation that is not easily intimidated, … More
Commentary: Why investments in four Asian tiger economies have come down
The financial liberalisation that was supposed to provide emerging markets with more resources for domestic investment has led to exactly … More
Altantuya’s family should be allowed access to witness statements, Court of Appeal hears
PUTRAJAYA : The family of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu, who was murdered in 2006, should be allowed to obtain statements recorded … More
Report: 1MDB drops US$1b lawsuit against law firm Wong & Partners, lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR : 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has dropped its US$1 billion civil suit against law firm Wong & Partners … More
Malaysia’s Parliament opens after 7 months, emergency to end
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) : Malaysia’s government said it will not extend a coronavirus emergency beyond Aug. 1 as Parliament … More
Malaysian police to investigate contract doctors’ protest at Kuala Lumpur hospital
KUALA LUMPUR : Police will investigate a strike staged by contract doctors at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) on Monday (Jul … More
Malaysian doctors stage walkout amid worsening Covid outbreak
Hundreds of junior doctors at state-run Malaysian hospitals staged walkouts Monday demanding better conditions as the country faces its worst … More
‘Where is the prime minister?’ opposition MPs ask as Muhyiddin absent from answering questions over Emergency, NRP
KUALA LUMPUR : As the first day (July 26) of the special five-day Parliament sitting was coming to its conclusion, … More
Demand for krachai khao providing handsome income for growers
NAKHON SAWAN: With use of herbal extracts to treat Covid-19 symptoms gaining popularity, a rising demand for krachai khao, or … More
Paradise in limbo
THE idyllic Pulau Redang is a popular holiday destination due to its crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches. The island, … More
From US$84,000 to US$100: Malaysia a step closer to eliminating hepatitis C with new, affordable drug
World Hepatitis Day is observed on Jul 28 every year and this year’s theme is “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”. Hepatitis C … More
Dissatisfied with govt’s response, 5000 contract doctors to walk out
ABOUT 5,000 doctors will join the contract doctors’ strike set tomorrow as the government’s response on the issue is deemed … More
Zahid: Umno ministers will resign if emergency ordinances remain beyond Aug 1
Emergency proclamation and ordinances must be repealed during the special Parliament sitting today, he adds. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi … More
PAS may face GE15 alone if Bersatu, Umno still at loggerheads
However, party veep concedes move will not likely benefit any of the 3 parties KOTA BARU – For the first time, … More
