NOVEMBER 6 — For decades, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been the backbone of Malaysia’s retirement system. However, the realities of modern life have exposed the limits of a system designed for a different generation. People are living longer, medical costs continue to rise, and many find it difficult to save enough to sustain […]
NOVEMBER 2 — When Asean convenes its summits—from the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) to the East Asia Summit (EAS)—the leaders often speak of “peace, stability, and prosperity”. Yet, few ask a deeper question: what kind of security framework actually guides these proceedings? The answer, though seldom stated outright, lies in a unique blend of realism,
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TUMPAT, Nov 2 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has stepped up security and tightened inspections along the Malaysia-Thailand border following the recent shooting incident in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat, which claimed the life of a Malaysian man. Its acting commander, ACP Ijid Landu Binju, said although the GOF has intensified border control measures,
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Continuing the momentum of the historic 47th Asean Summit, defence chiefs of the region gathered at the capital for two days to shape South-east Asia’s regional security architecture. Led by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) endorsed a record number of 20
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Human Resource Minister Steven Sim today tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat the Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2025. He said the bill will be tabled for second reading during the current sitting. The proposed amendment seeks to introduce a new social security scheme, namely Non-Employment Accident Injury
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 29 — A total of 38 cases of cable and other component thefts in the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project were recorded in the Terengganu and Pahang stretch, from January to September this year, involving RM2.9 million in losses. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis
LAHAD DATU, Oct 20 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is strengthening Malaysia’s security and sovereignty in Sabah through ‘future force’ planning that will take place over a period of five starting next year. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said among the plans will be increasing the number of battalions in two brigades
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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — The National Registration Department (NRD) assures that technical and security controls of the MyKad system will continue to be strengthened to ensure data accuracy and the security of user identities in the distribution of targeted subsidy programmes. The NRD, as the main data provider for citizenship information to the Ministry of
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will immediately carry out Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s directive to strengthen the country’s data security through the implementation of the Sovereign AI Cloud policy. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this will be implemented with the guidance of the National Security Council
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said today creative new ways are needed to provide a social security safety net for a younger generation embracing a “You Only Live Once” (YOLO) mindset and non-traditional career paths. Speaking at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, Yeoh noted that youths today
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 — The Pokémon Company is making it clear that it wants no part in the US government’s latest viral stunt. In a statement to Washington–based political news outlet The Hill yesterday, the company said it was “not involved in the creation or distribution” of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video that
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 — Microsoft yesterday announced new options for US and European customers to safely extend the life of the Windows 10 operating system free of charge just days before a key deadline to upgrade to Windows 11. The US tech giant plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, a move that has
