PM wants the US Wall Street firm to honour its settlement for its role in sovereign state fund multibillion-dollar scandal that spawned probes in Asia, US, Europe. Source link
Read More »Boy hides in shipping container in Bangladesh, wakes up in Malaysia
The 15-year-old reportedly got locked inside the container while playing hide and seek in the port of Chittagong. He was discovered six days later in Malaysia’s West Port. Source link
Read More »Long Covid casts a long shadow over Asia as patients cry out for a cure
Studies suggest that 10 per cent of infections result in the postviral condition, which has no known cure. But neither Singapore nor Malaysia track how many people have it. Source link
Read More »‘I’m busy’: overworked Malaysian doctor turns away patient amid hospital strain
Malaysian doctors slam ‘ridiculously inhumane’ working conditions in public healthcare, as they leave for more lucrative private sector, overseas positions. Source link
Read More »Malaysia set to get its first-ever Apple store as hiring push begins
Apple already has stores in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China, and also recently started promoting job listings for its first location in India Source link
Read More »Malaysia’s Anwar to focus on rising debt in budget; central bank to hike rates
Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will seek to expedite priority projects while plugging leakages in its 2023 budget review amid rising sovereign debt levels – which stands at about 1.5 trillion ringgit (US$346 billion). Source link
Read More »Malaysians urge more support for local artists after Michelle Yeoh’s win
Finas, the country’s film authority, blamed for exodus of talent that includes Taiwan-based director Tsai Ming-liang and comedian Ronny Chieng. Source link
Read More »What’s at stake in Umno’s general assembly? Anwar’s staying power as Malaysia PM
Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hinges on support from Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is preparing to fend off challenges to his leadership ahead of party polls in May. Source link
Read More »More daredevils climb Malaysia’s uncompleted skyscraper, despite lightning
Another group of daredevils has allegedly breached Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 tower – still under construction – and posted a video of their climb on social media. Source link
Read More »Egg-fried rice and a glass of water: inflation hits school meals in Malaysia
The head of Malaysia’s school canteen operators’ association is calling for ingredients to be sold at subsidised prices as she warns some children may only be able to afford the most basic of meals. Source link
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