History-making Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam title
NOVAK Djokovic created “incredible” history yesterday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd men’s Grand Slam title, reinforcing his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time. The 36-year-old Serb brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5 to win a third French Open title and snap […]
Ex-scholars: PM must deliver his promise on JPA scholarship
PETALING JAYA: Students from poorer backgrounds interested in pursuing medicine, dentistry and pharmacy will face a big barrier to their ambition if the Public Service Department (JPA) were to end sponsorships for these courses. Read full story
Doctors question ministry’s oversupply projection
PETALING JAYA: Projections on the oversupply of medical practitioners by the Health Ministry have been disputed by doctors who say that this is not the case on the ground. Read full story
Nga: Seize the chance now
IPOH: Prospective house buyers should take the chance to buy property following a move to exempt the stamp duty for first-time owners of homes costing below RM500,000, says Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming. Read full story
More needed for home ownership
PETALING JAYA: The stamp duty exemption for first-time house buyers can relieve some financial burden for young individuals, but other underlying issues such as low salaries, high interest rates and housing prices should also be taken into account, economists say. Read full story
Youths want affordable homes now
JOHOR BARU: As they welcome the stamp duty exemption policy extended to first-time house buyers, Malaysian youngsters have called for the construction of more affordable homes. Read full story
‘Home prices in Penang still too high’
GEORGE TOWN: Despite a 100% exemption on the stamp duty for houses below RM500,000, first-time buyers in Penang feel that home prices are still too high. Read full story
MOE aims to improve attendance of SPM candidates on exam day
ALOR SETAR: Appropriate interventions are needed to ensure better student attendance for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia in the coming years, says the Education Minister. Read full story
Proposals accepted for constitutional amendments over citizenship
SINTOK: Eight suggestions pertaining to the amendment of the Federal Constitution to provide citizenship to children born abroad by Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers have been accepted. Read full story
Giving addicts a second chance
A mission to help substance abusers kick the habit. Read full story