KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) will soon reveal details for Account 3, a new flexible account which allows members to withdraw funds at any time. Ahead of the official announcement, New Straits Times (NST) reported early details for Account 3 and contributions are expected to begin as early as May … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today disclosed the value of leakages due to the smuggling activities of a syndicate which involved members of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Cargo in Sepang Cargo amounted to RM2 billion for the past three years. MACC chief commissioner … Read more
JERTIH, March 18 — The Terengganu government and relevant authorities will approach family members and relatives of Ariffin Muhammad, also known as Ayah Pin, as part of the effort to guide them in the right path, said State Information, Preaching and Syariah Empowerment Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi. He said establishing good relationships … Read more
SHAH ALAM, March 12 — Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Supreme Council member Muhammad Faiz Na’aman said today he believes more of the party’s leaders and pioneer members at all levels will be joining PKR. Muhammad Faiz, who confirmed his entry into PKR yesterday, hinted that this could be more evident as the Bersatu … Read more
MARCH 8 — Exactly one year ago, civil society groups rallied behind Malaysia’s Unity Government as it unveiled plans to amend the Federal Constitution, aiming to grant Malaysian mothers the right to confer citizenship upon their children born overseas — a privilege previously reserved solely for Malaysian fathers. Since then, significant developments have unfolded, culminating … Read more
SHAH ALAM, March 3 — The median savings of Bumiputera members aged below 55 in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have increased to RM8,254 in the financial year ending December 2023 (FY2023) from RM4,900 in FY2022 due to withdrawals during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the Bumiputera median savings dropped by 70 per cent … Read more
KUCHING, March 2 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said the Sarawak police should be allowed to investigate reports against a PAS member for allegedly insulting Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg over the appointment of Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to the Cabinet. He said the police have already begun their … Read more
KUCHING, Feb 28 — Setting the maximum fare for a one-way economy class flight ticket from the peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri is still seen as expensive especially for those with families. Bank officer, Falisha Alia, 38, said setting the maximum price should also take into … Read more
DUNGUN, Feb 27 — Five men were charged in the Magistrates Court here today for managing and participating in an illegal organisation (Pertubuhan Kebajikan Selendang Merah Malaysia) or also known as Ayahanda Harimau Kumbang (AHK). Advertisement The manager of the organisation, Husin Hassan, 40, and his son Muhammad Aieril Amirul, 21, together with Mohamad Hassan, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara members should abide by the King’s reminder to maintain decorum in the august houses, as this can improve the quality of debates and promote mutual respect, said Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal. He said judging from past parliamentary proceedings shown live on television and social … Read more
