The official launch of the Association of Malaysian Credit Recovery Agencies (AMCRA) has raised hopes for a better structured and clearly regulated credit recovery industry in Malaysia. The credit recovery industry has supported Malaysia’s banking and financial system for decades, particularly in the management and recovery of unsecured consumer debt. “As consumer credit expanded alongside…
There is a need for a mechanism to be in place to ensure that the Attorney General (AG) and public prosecutors are held accountable for their action, said Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor) “We need to have a mechanism to ensure that they are held accountable. “If there is one, I am confident that the AG…
The Regional Incentive Payment, better known in its BM acronym as BIW, is not a privilege but a policy tool for public health service, argued Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen (PH-Bandar Kuching) in his address of thanks to the Agong in the Dewan Rakyat today. “BIW is not a privilege. It is a vital policy…
US President Donald Trump is considering a new major airstrike on Iran following the failure in the preliminary discussion to limit Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile production. Weeks ago Trump considered military action in response to the nationwide protests in Iran. Trump on Wednesday posted on Truth Social demanding that Iran come to the…
Ex military intelligence director Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Datuk Mohd Razali Alias, formerly of the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO) today claimed trial to three charges of corruption. In the first charge, Razali is accused of taking US$20,000 (RM78,550) from one Sheikh Ahmad Nafiq Sheikh A Rahman, as inducement to approve a confirmation letter and service acceptance…
In Malaysia, food is deeply personal. It is how families show care, how traditions are passed down, and how daily life is organised. When health concerns arise, the advice offered is often familiar – cook at home, avoid eating out and takeaways, limit processed food, and eat fresh. This guidance feels sensible, especially as obesity,…
The Durian Tunggal police shootings once again caught the attention of federal lawmakers. RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) questioned why the culprits involved were not detained and charged. “Why were those involved not detained and charged for murder. The investigators are still waiting for bullet casings. “Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself has called for an…
A lawyer representing the families of three victims in the Durian Tunggal police shootout has questioned the lack of due process even after the case was reclassified under section 302 of the Penal Code. Section 302 criminalises the act of murder and carries a discretionary death sentence or imprisonment of 30 and whipping. “In a…
The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) was told to wake up to reality, intervene and save the micro, small and medium enterprises instead of claiming that the MSME is strong enough to contribute to a resilient economic growth this year. Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) reminded that the deputy president of the…
US-based Syntiant Corporation, a global provider of low-powered Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, gave Penang a boost with its decision to reinvest US$15 million (RM60.8 million) in manufacturing and research and development (R&D). It is a significant outlay by a tech company in AI, and despite concerns over the US import tariffs cascading over the manufacturing…
