‘Be mindful of health risks posed by fireworks’
THE festive season is a time of joy and celebration, marked by vibrant fireworks lighting up the sky.
RM3.2bil lost to online scams from 2020 to 2023, says Kulasegaran
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM3.2bil has been lost to online scams between 2020 and 2023, says Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) M. Kulasegaran.
Settlement terms of Apandi’s suit against Dr M, govt classified under OSA
KUALA LUMPUR: The terms of settlement of the civil suit by former attorney general Tan Sri Apandi Ali against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the government are classified as confidential under the Official Secrets Act, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Pakatan will not approach Dr Mahathir because he already left us, says Anwar
PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan has no plans to approach Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as he is no longer part of the coalition which presently consists of DAP, Amanah and PKR, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wee urges Kulasegaran to speak up on Socso's tighter dialysis subsidy guidelines
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has urged Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran break his silence on the tighter guidelines set by Social Security Organisation (Socso) for subsidised dialysis.
Weighing the impact of Ipoh Sentral project
The landscape of Ipoh, Perak, is poised for a major transformation over the next two decades due to the RM6.26bil Ipoh Sentral project.
Putrajaya aims to finalise report on separation of AG-public prosecutor powers by next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya hopes to finalise the “report” on the separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and the public prosecutor as soon as possible next year, says M. Kulasegaran.
Dual proficiency vital for lawyers
PROFICIENCY in both English and Malay is a must for local lawyers to match international standards, says M. Kulasegaran.
Hundreds pay last respects to late tycoon Ananda in Brickfields
KUALA LUMPUR: The late tycoon and philanthropist T. Ananda Krishnan has been cremated at the Loke Yew Crematorium.
Tycoon and philanthropist Ananda laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR: Tycoon and philanthropist T. Ananda Krishnan (pic) was cremated at the Loke Yew Crematorium here.
Malaysian lawyers must be proficient in both Malay, English, says Kula
KUALA LUMPUR: Proficiency in both English and Malay is a must for local lawyers to match international standards, says M. Kulasegaran.
Political funding law vital to curb govt contract-linked graft, says C4
PETALING JAYA: A Political Financing Act is needed to break the cycle of corruption tied to government contracts, says the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4).
A comprehensive dementia policy and ecosystem needed
There is still a lot of room for improvement in bolstering support for people living with dementia and the National Dementia Action Plan plays a crucial role in the matter.
Proposed law to make financial institutions accountable for negligence
FINANCIAL institutions could be held accountable for negligence under a proposed law which would also allow for a “kill switch” to beef up digital security and combat online fraud, says M. Kulasegaran.
Cabinet reshuffle: Full line-up
KUALA LUMPUR: Five new ministers have been appointed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet in the reshuffle announced on Tuesday (Dec 12). The Cabinet, which had 28 ministers previously, has now been expanded to 31, with two ministerial portfolios split and the appointment of a second Finance Minister.
Parliament adjourns without Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease (Amendment) Bill vote
KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament adjourned on Thursday without the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease (Amendment) Bill 2024 being put for a vote despite ten MP’s debating it.
Sg Bakap polls: Pakatan didn't lose voters, it was the low turnout, says Chow
GEORGE TOWN: Several factors including the low turnout among non-Malay voters contributed to Pakatan Harapan's defeat in the July 6 Sungai Bakat state by-election, says Chow Kon Yeow.
Penang business group turns 100
IT was a night of grandeur as the Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Penang celebrated its 100th year anniversary at a hotel in Seberang Jaya, Penang.
Kula: Socso made decision over subsidised dialysis criteria without my knowledge
IPOH: Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran said the Socso board had made the decision, to not provide subsidised dialysis for those who contributed less than 24 months continuously, without his knowledge.
