More revenue, targeted subsidies to cushion impact of global economic slump
THE government will strengthen the country’s fiscal position by increasing revenue and expenditure rationalisation, as well as introducing more targeted subsidies, identifying new sources of growth and implementing economic structural reforms.
Act fast to prevent health worker strike, MMA urges Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA should act immediately on the grouses of the healthcare workers and hasten much-needed reforms to address the long-standing issues they are facing, the Malaysian Medical Association said today. With a strike rumoured to be on the cards, MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai said the group does not support any form of a strike, […]
Most Asian markets track Wall St rally ahead of US inflation data
MOST Asian equities rose today, tracking big gains on Wall Street as investors gear up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day, though analysts warned the optimism might be overdone. After a bright January, traders have endured a shaky couple of weeks as they contemplate the prospect of more Federal […]
Covid-19: Admissions down by 6.5% from previous week, says Health DG
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of Covid-19 patients admitted to health facilities per 100,000 residents dropped 6.5% in the sixth Epidemiological Week 2023 (ME 6/2023) of Feb 5-11 from the previous week. Read full story
Cops arrest 40-year-old, seize drugs worth worth over RM120,000
IPOH: Police here arrested a 40-year-old man and seized about RM123,000 worth of drugs in a raid on a house in Sitiawan, says Perak police chief Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. Read full story
Study needed on why more young men go bankrupt, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: A study should be conducted to find out why more young men are going bankrupt compared to young women, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Read full story
Seremban woman fined RM3,000 for injuring ex-colleague with drinking glass
SEREMBAN: A woman who attacked an ex-colleague with a glass at a restaurant, causing her injuries, was fined RM3,000 in default eight months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court here Tuesday (Feb 14). Read full story
Five core areas of Rahmah Initiative to cover basic needs of B40 group, Dewan Rakyat told
PETALING JAYA: The Rahmah initiative will cover five main areas and will be implemented in stages starting from this month, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Lynas not allowed to carry out activities producing radioactive waste after July, says minister
PETALING JAYA: Australian rare earth materials producer Lynas will not be allowed to carry out any activity that will produce radioactive waste in Malaysia after July 2023, says Chang Lih Kang. Read full story
Valentine's Day: 28 couples tie the knot at Penang Chinese Town Hall
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 28 couples tied the knot on Valentine’s Day at Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) here. Read full story