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Tapped just twice in 40 years, Putrajaya tables Bill to tighten National Trust Fund withdrawals
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Malaysia has tapped its RM22.43 billion National Trust Fund (KWAN) only twice in nearly four decades, including to fund Covid-19 vaccines, Putrajaya told Parliament today […]
‘They’re working tirelessly’: Resident says Sandakan’s Duchess of Kent Hospital, not its staff, needs fixing
SANDAKAN, July 16 — The condition of Duchess of Kent Hospital Sandakan has once again come under the spotlight after a Sandakan resident shared concerns on social media over the […]
Sabah police appeal for witnesses after nine China tourists injured in head-on crash involving tour van and Perodua Axia
BEAUFORT, July 16 — Nine China tourists were injured when their van collided with a Perodua Axia at Km 21 of the Beaufort-Papar Road, near Kampung Gana, Membakut, on Tuesday. […]
Miri woman loses RM1.39m after clicking fake cake ad on social media
MIRI, July 16 — A 43-year-old woman lost RM1,389,132 after falling victim to an elaborate scam that began with an online cake advertisement on social media. Miri police chief ACP […]
Govt to pilot affordable MediAsas health insurance plan this month ahead of nationwide rollout in 2027, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan, or MediAsas, will begin its pilot programme by the end of this month, as part of the […]
PAC chairman: Committee to discuss possible probe into KWAP’s eFishery investment
 KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will discuss whether it should conduct proceedings into the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP)’s investment in start-up company eFishery, which has […]
Perak police bust alleged online scam syndicate, arrest 18 Chinese nationals
IPOH, July 16 — Perak police have arrested 18 Chinese nationals in two separate raids around Ipoh over a suspected online scam operation believed to have exploited third-party financial accounts […]
Aminuddin says ‘not running away from Sikamat’ as he takes on BN stronghold Linggi in state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Negeri Sembilan caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has rejected claims that he is abandoning the Sikamat state seat he has held for four […]
Five teens detained over vandalism of Penampang Christian prayer site
KOTA KINABALU, July 16 — Police have detained five secondary school students in connection with the desecration of a Christian prayer site in Penampang. The boys, aged between 13 and […]
PAC wants FT minister back as KL land committee chairman, flags lack of MP input
 KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has urged the government to restore the Federal Territories minister’s role as chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory […]