Nation

13 highway concessionaires yet to agree to MLFF implementation, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 13 highway concessionaires have yet to agree on the implementation of the multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) toll payment systems, the Dewan Rakyat was told Monday (Nov 25).

Nation

Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025, says IRB

PUTRAJAYA: The submission of the Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) Form electronically via e-CKHT on the MyTax portal will be mandatory starting Jan 1, 2025.

Nation

Bukit Aman special team probing Faisal Halim's acid attack, Selangor assembly told

SHAH ALAM: Bukit Aman's Classified Crimes Investigation Unit has taken over the case involving Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim, the Selangor State Assembly was informed on Monday (Nov 25).

Nation

Penang Ferry service incurs RM14mil annual loss, assembly told

GEORGE TOWN: The cost of operating the ferry service in Penang exceeds the ticket revenue, resulting in an annual loss of approximately RM14mil, the state legislative assembly was told on Monday.

STARPICKS

Ensuring a secure and financially stable future

PLANNING for retirement is crucial, whether it is approaching soon or is decades away. 

Nation

More than RM1.28bil allocated to improve roads, highways in Greater JB, Johor assembly hears

ISKANDAR PUTERI: More than RM1.28bil has been allocated to carry out roads and highways upgrading projects to ease traffic congestion around Greater Johor Baru area in anticipation of Rapid Transit System Link (RTS), which will be operational in 2027.

Corporate News

World Bank Group appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank Group has named Judith Green as its new country manager for Malaysia.

Nation

Various avenues available for Opposition reps to seek funding if needed, Chow tells Penang assembly

GEORGE TOWN: There are various avenues for Opposition assemblymen to get funding if needed for their constituencies, says Chow Kon Yeow.

Nation

Govt to continue working, formulating more initiatives for the people, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has implemented various changes and reforms to protect the welfare of the people and elevate the country to the highest level throughout its two years of governing the country.

Nation

JB religious teacher pleads not guilty to raping, sexually assaulting female student

JOHOR BARU: A 34-year-old religious teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to seven charges of raping and sexually assaulting a female former student.

Entertainment

Carina Lau celebrates husband Tony Leung's honorary doctorate: 'Congratulations, Dr Leung'

Leung was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Internet

Beware of crypto scams on Bluesky, already a victim of its own success

Now that the Bluesky social network has surpassed 20 million users, new cryptocurrency scams are appearing on the platform. Scammers are taking advantage of the massive influx of new users, mostly disenfranchised X users, to spread cryptocurrency-related scams.

Thailand

‘Goofy’ golden tiger at Thai zoo captures hearts, emerging as next star after hippo Moo Deng

Eva is described as playful and sociable, showcasing a friendly demeanour towards children.

Nation

Keep shining, Dr Wee tells M'sian dancer who claimed top spot at international meet

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian dancer Cherry Yeo Xiao Wei's dedication is testament to her hard work and passion, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Corporate News

Bank Pembangunan, Aim Concept ink RM75mil facility for Penang General Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) and Aim Concept Sdn Bhd (ACSB) have signed a RM75 million financing facility to initiate a larger RM428 million expansion project for Penang General Hospital’s specialist clinic and wards.

Singapore

Lee Hsien Loong supports current PM Lawrence Wong to lead Singapore's ruling party

Lee Hsien Loong, secretary-general of Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP), said he would propose to the new central executive committee to elect Lawrence Wong, who is also the prime minister of the country, as the next secretary-general.

World

Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay's new 'modern left' president?

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Uruguay's new president-elect Yamandu Orsi, whose political ambitions were galvanized by his experience growing up in a dictatorship, was the pollsters' narrow favorite to win the second round of the South American nation's presidential election on Sunday for the center-left. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Pakatan eyes coalition deal by March, says negotiator

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Pakatan Harapan aims to cut a deal with potential partners by March next year, says its chief negotiator Datuk Peto Galim.

Internet

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean

US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market clout in a move that would shake up the Internet giant.

Entertainment

Singaporean filmmaker wins Best New Director with his wife at Golden Horse Awards

Chiang Wei Liang won the award alongside his wife and co-director, Taiwanese Yin You-qiao.