68 m. ago RM2.3bil in levies collected by HRD Corp last year, Dewan told

Human resources minister Steven Sim says 98% of the money collected was set aside for training programmes.

Politics

4 h. ago Philippine, Japanese ministers look to further build defence partnership

Philippines defence secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he will discuss the shared values of a rules-based international order at Monday's talks.

Politics

5 h. ago Anwar faces balancing act over East Malaysian support, Malay vote

Analyst says the prime minister cannot talk about religious freedom in Sabah and Sarawak while trying to regain Malay support.

Politics

22 h. ago 2 Suaram leaders to be charged with trespassing on home ministry

Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron, along with another individual, are expected to be indicted under Section 5 of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act next Tuesday.

Politics

23 h. ago Stop bickering over trivial matters, focus on future needs, says Anwar

The prime minister says countries like China, Japan, the US and Europe are emphasising AI and energy transition, among others.

Events

23 h. ago Chery to build RM2.2bil smart auto industrial park in Hulu Selangor

The high-tech automotive hub, to be developed jointly with local company Legenda Beringin, is set for completion in 2026.

Politics

24 h. ago Reinstate ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches, Sarawak rep tells govt

Ex-works minister Baru Bian slams Putrajaya for lifting a 2019 ban on the controversial preacher speaking at public events.

Politics

40 h. ago Cabinet’s performance laudable but criticism welcome, says Anwar

Anwar Ibrahim says each minister was handed assessments of their work prepared by academics and civil servants at the Cabinet retreat.

Events

44 h. ago Seven & i Holdings picks Bain as preferred buyer in asset sale

Japanese media say Bain is believed to have offered more than US$4.7 billion for the entity the retailer plans to spin off.

Economics

45 h. ago Iran parliamentary speaker to attend Nasrallah funeral, say state media

The Fars news agency reports that foreign minister Abbas Araghchi will also attend the ceremony.

Politics

46 h. ago Step up safety measures, stations told after blind man killed by train

Transport ministry wants facilities, especially those for persons with disabilities, to be reviewed and enhanced.

Events

49 h. ago Philippines welcomes removal from money laundering ‘grey list’

The measure would provide relief to over two million Filipinos abroad who send remittances home each year.

Politics

63 h. ago Schools told to report outside vendors selling food and drinks

The education ministry sends out a reminder that there should be no stalls within a 40m radius of school gates.

Politics

67 h. ago Religious affairs minister urges firm action over mosque incident

Na’im Mokhtar calls for a full probe into a video in which a youth is seen lifting up a young girl while she is praying at a mosque.

Politics

68 h. ago New partnership set to transform Malaysia’s affiliate marketing landscape

REV Media Group and Remix launch REV Affiliate+, a data-driven programme to help brands expand reach through media buys and a broad affiliate network.

Politics

2 d. ago Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning hostage’s body

The Israeli prime minister's statement threatens to derail the fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Events

2 d. ago PAC to hold sessions on health insurance premium hikes from Monday

PAC vice-chairman Teresa Kok said 10 proceedings had been scheduled, involving the finance ministry, the health ministry, Bank Negara Malaysia, NGOs and academics.

Politics

3 d. ago China’s military says it drove away Philippine aircrafts near Spratly Islands

On Thursday, the Philippines said its coast guard and fisheries bureau had jointly carried out a maritime domain awareness flight over the islands.

Events

3 d. ago RM45.9mil revenue from special number plate bidding last year

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says all revenue from the bids has been directed to the consolidated fund under the finance ministry.

Politics

3 d. ago Minister denies ‘hedonism culture’ on campuses because of concerts

Higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir says guidelines have been issued to universities to ensure that no untoward incidents happen.

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