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Health minister says MMC registers 854 overseas‑qualified doctors as specialists between January and May
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has registered 854 overseas-qualified medical practitioners as local specialist doctors from January to May this year, said Health Minister Datuk […]
Deputy minister tables Prisons Bill 2026, seeks electronic monitoring and volunteer support for rehabilitation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today, proposes the use of electronic monitoring devices on inmates and […]
Butterworth‑born monk stunned as BSN savings from ang pow and donations yield RM1m jackpot
GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — A 73-year-old Buddhist monk has become the winner of the 124th Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Sijil Simpanan Premium (SSP) Millionaire draw. Chan Chai Siang, who […]
Immigration to close 71 passport counters nationwide for system maintenance, first phase June 26–30
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) will temporarily close passport service counters at 71 passport issuance offices nationwide in phases to facilitate system maintenance. In a social […]
Six men arrested after temple machete attack in Jelutong leaves two victims with severed fingers
GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — Six men were arrested on suspicions of attacking two men and causing severe injuries at a temple in Jelutong early Sunday morning. Penang police chief […]
Altantuya family’s judicial review fixed Oct 6, seeks police action on Azilah sworn statements
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The High Court today set Oct 6 to hear the judicial review application by the family of the late Altantuya Shaariibuu for the police to […]
Masjid Warisan construction in front of TRX tower to go ahead, minister says long‑standing plan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Construction of Masjid Warisan in front of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) tower will proceed as planned, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious […]
PM Anwar approves RM22m allocation to arm border agency after Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting sparks urgency
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an allocation of RM22 million to equip the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with firearms and […]
Family feud turns violent as younger brother allegedly slashes 65‑year‑old sibling at Air Itam durian orchard
GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — A 65-year-old man was seriously injured after allegedly being slashed by his younger brother at an orchard house in Paya Terubong, Air Itam, on Sunday. […]
Bercham storm leaves 460 families counting losses topping RM1.2 million, state agencies rush aid
IPOH, June 23 — The storm that struck several areas in Bercham on June 19, affecting about 460 families, has caused over RM1.2 million in estimated losses. Bercham state assemblyman […]