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Paramedic Bill still under review by AG’s Chambers
KOTA BARU: The proposed Paramedic Practitioners Bill is currently under review by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), says Health Ministry deputy secretary-general (Finance) Datuk Seri Zahrul Hakim Abdullah. Read full […]
Sabah floods: Affected SMEs, co-ops may apply for loan restructuring, says minister
KOTA KINABALU: Entrepreneurs and cooperatives affected by floods and landslides can apply for loan repayment restructuring or postponement of up to six months, says Datuk Ewon Benedick. Read full story […]
Sabah floods: Deputy CM urges Putrajaya to approve funding for long-term mitigation project
KOTA KINABALU: There is a critical need for Sabah’s long-delayed flood mitigation projects to be up and running, says Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. Read full […]
Stocks churn as traders assess Fed outlook following rate cut
SINGAPORE: Global stock markets were choppy on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut this year but signalled a measured approach to further monetary policy easing, leaving […]
Asian currencies retreat on Fed’s stance; rupiah slides on local risks
ASIAN currencies fell on Thursday as the U.S. dollar firmed after the Federal Reserve signalled a more measured approach to easing, while Indonesia’s rupiah slid to a four-month low after […]
Oil edges lower amid worries over US economy, market oversupply
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices declined for a second session on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected and traders focused on concerns about the U.S. economy and excess […]
Surge in deadly ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cases causes alarm in India’s Kerala state
(Reuters) -An increase in cases of a rare but fatal form of encephalitis has put authorities in India’s southern state of Kerala on alert, forcing them to step up testing […]
Student leader traumatised, another transferred out after Zara’s death
KOTA KINABALU: One of the students who had “interrogated” Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir over theft allegations has since moved to another room. Read full story Date: 18 September, […]
Be prudent in handling Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment, must prioritise Malay interests, says Selangor Ruler
KLANG: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants matters pertaining to the redevelopment of Kampung Sungai Baru, Kuala Lumpur to be handled cautiously. Read full story Date: 18 September, 2025 […]
Religious teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy
KUALA TERENGGANU: A teacher of a religious school pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Thursday (Sept 18) to two counts of physical sexual assault. Read full story […]