‘Myanmar issue should be addressed via Asean’
KUALA LUMPUR: The situation in Myanmar should be addressed through Asean in line with its charter, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Read full story
Zahid says no external interference by Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: There was no external interference by the Home Minister when he gave an exemption under the Societies Act 1966 to stop any contest for the top two posts in the upcoming Umno party polls, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
EPF: Low savings due to inconsistent contributions
KUALA LUMPUR: Lower starting salaries for those who began their careers before the implementation of the minimum wage in 2013 are among the factors contributing to low Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings that are typically below RM10,000 among members aged between 40 and 54 years. Read full story
Homegrown businesses honoured
KUALA LUMPUR: Homegrown businesses are once again celebrated in the Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) as it continues to recognise the role and contributions of businesses towards the nation and the economy. Read full story
Govt mulls allowing EPF members to use savings as bank loan collateral
THE government is proposing to introduce a scheme that allows Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to apply for bank loans by using their retirement funds as collateral. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, however, this facility would only be for those who need money desperately.
RM500 contribution to EPF members with low accounts balance needs fine tuning, says Dr Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: Employees Providence Fund members should not immediately qualify for the for the RM500 contribution proposed by the Government during Budget 2023, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
More flood evacuees return home
THE flood situation in Johor, Pahang and Malacca continued to show positive development, with a drop in the number of evacuees tonight compared to earlier this evening. IN JOHOR, the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said a statement that as of 8pm, the number of evacuees dropped to 43,856 from 44,780 at 2pm following the […]
Poland says latest 10 tanks delivered to Ukraine
POLAND today said it had delivered to Ukraine the additional 10 Leopard 2A4 tanks it had promised, while allies would send theirs shortly. “We’re talking about a battalion of heavy tanks which, in the case of Poland’s share, have already been delivered and, in the case of our allies, they will be delivered to Ukraine […]
Greek PM vows ‘absolute transparency’ in rail crash probe
GREECE’S prime minister today pledged “absolute transparency” in the probe into the country’s deadliest rail crash that killed 57 people, a day after mass protests rocked the country. Public anger has been growing since the head-on collision last week in central Greece.
Muhyiddin expected to be charged with abuse of power and money laundering on March 10
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to face six charges involving four counts of abuse of power and two counts of money laundering at the Sessions Courts here on Friday (March 9). Read full story