SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 – The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) overseas investments have shown positive figures with contributors receiving high returns, said Finance Ministry Strategic Communications Director Datuk Lokman Noor Adam. He said the EPF’s achievements proved that it did not make unwise investments, instead it took into account the risk factor
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 – The Health Ministry has agreed to introduce proper guidelines for herbal medicine clinical trials next year, says its deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya. However, he said, the guidelines would only be made into reality once in-depth research and discussions with stakeholders were completed. “If we
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 – Malaysia Airlines reiterated that it has a firm order of 25 Boeing 737 aircraft with further decision to purchase additional aircraft which best suits its operational environment. The national-carrier said it would continue to carefully evaluate all options available to ensure the purchases make both business and
ALOR STAR, Sept 21 – A total of 1,500 participants from the state’s government agencies and local councils will take and sign the Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) in a ceremony at the Combating Corruption Together (Sehati Sejiwa Memerangi Rasuah) programme in Sungai Petani on Tuesday. Kedah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) director Datuk
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 – Hundreds of Samsung fans gathered here at Pavilion KL today for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and the appearance of Korean celebrity, Song Ji-Hyo. Lines began as early as 7am. The first 100 customers to purchase the brand new Galaxy Note8 at the Pavilion (Kuala
LONDON, Sept 20 – Two men were arrested on Wednesday over last week’s London Underground terror attack in which 30 people were injured, bringing the total number of people in custody to five, police said. The men, aged 48 and 30, were arrested under anti-terrorism legislation in Newport in Wales, police said
BRUSSELS, Sept 20 – The EU on Wednesday unveiled plans for sweeping new powers over foreign financial firms in Europe that would give the bloc strict oversight over the London financial hub after Brexit. The draft law, presented by European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis, is intended to toughen EU financial rules and
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 – MCA has accepted the decision of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) which rejected an application to organise the Better Beer Festival 2017 in the federal capital for security reasons. MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said he raised the issue in the Cabinet meeting today and
MIRI, Sept 20 – The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) confirmed today that one of the Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) operating in Miri City has been shut down for economic reasons. KPDNKK Miri branch chief, Joe Azmi Jamil said the KR1M in Tudan was closed down because the operator suffered
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 – Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said today that 13,837 ideas and proposals were received through the Budget 2018 ‘crowdsourcing’ campaign carried out for 15 days from Sept 4 to 18. The Prime Minister said a preliminary scrutiny found that jobs, cost of living, education, taxation, commerce and
MEXICO CITY, Sept 20 – When the earthquake hit, it sent panicked people running into the street but many weren’t so lucky. The dust settled minutes later to reveal a landscape of flattened buildings and rubble in the heart of Mexico City. “Awful. I think it was one of the strongest we’ve
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 – There is rising concern that some 14.5 million contributors to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) may lose out on a steady stream of dividend income if the pension fund sells its 49% stake in highway operator, PLUS Malaysia Bhd. These concerns seem to be gaining momentum
BANGKOK, Sept 20 – There will be closer security cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand with the establishment of a Joint Committee on Security Cooperation, according to a cabinet resolution document released by the Thai government. Both countries are expected to ink the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), paving the way for the establishment
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today conveyed his condolences and sympathies to the government of Mexico, the victims and those affected by Tuesday’s earthquake. “Deepest condolences to the government and the people of Mexico affected by the earthquake,” he said in his latest posting on
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 – Malaysia remains firmly committed and accords the highest priority to ending forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking by 2030, says its Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman. “We have sufficient national laws in this regard, particularly the Penal Code and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling
SANDAKAN, Sept 20 – The Muslim community in the state was today told to be wary of quarters trying to deviate them from the true teachings of Islam. Sabah Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Zakaria Mohd Edris, said the irresponsible quarters used various ways and tricks in their attempt
PETALING JAYA, Sept 20 – Vida Beauty CEO Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, or more fondly known as Datuk Seri Vida, has spent more than RM1 million on her second music video, in which she bathes in a tub filled with cash and jewellery. The millionaire said she forked out RM180,000 for the
PETALING JAYA, SEPT 20 – Families in Australia, Britain, and New Zealand have shown interest in hiring Malaysians as maids. My Local Maid (MLM), a programme to get Malaysian to work as domestic workers, has gained the attention of prospective employers abroad. Wan Roslan Wan Othman, the founder of MLM, told the
MEXICO CITY, Sept 20 – At least 149 people were killed when a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school that was reduced to rubble. The destruction revived horrific memories in Mexico on the anniversary of another massive quake in 1985, the disaster-prone country’s
JOHOR BARU, Sept 20 – Public awareness on the prevention of corruption and power abuse is increasing following the rise in the number of informers providing information to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) lately. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad said the commission found that the information received from time to
