Failure to amend the Medical Act 1971 to include the parallel pathway specialist training program risks wasting RM 132 million allocated for trainees in cardiothoracic surgery, plastic surgery, and family medicine, warned Democratic Action Party (DAP) national chairman Lim Guan Eng. “If the Medical Act is not amended to include the parallel pathway specialist training…
Malaysia and ASEAN can replicate China’s past 20 years of development success through smart automation and artificial intelligence (AI), said Deputy Minister of Investment Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong. He hopes that Malaysia and ASEAN countries can emulate China’s success in increasing the middle-class population through smart automation over the next 10 to 15…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with renowned Indian actor Kamal Haasan yesterday as the actor promote his film “Indian 2. They exchanged views on the film industry. “During breaks from official duties, I had the opportunity to spend time with the well-known Indian artiste and superstar, Kamal Haasan. “We had about 30 minutes…
Indonesia Immigration had arrested 103 Taiwanese nationals suspected of cybercrime, with most of their victims being Malaysians, headlined China Press and Guang Ming Daily. However, Indonesian authorities are unable to charge them with cybercrime because the victims are in other countries, making it difficult to establish the crime. According to data from the Malaysian Investment…
Klang MP Ganabatirau Veraman said that P Ramlee’s films were loved by all races despite the availability of other movies because they bring all races together. “We also watched Indian films during that time, but P Ramlee’s movies still became a favourite for all races because I see him in films always bringing elements that…
The Election Commission (EC) has fixed August 17 as the by-election date for Nenggiri state in Kelantan. The early voting is fixed on August 13 and nominations will be held on August 3. This was announced by the newly minted EC chairman, Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. The announcement by EC comes following the official announcement…
A Chinese youth is accused of defrauding 14 women of nearly RM 10 millions by allegedly posing as a business elite, China Press, Guang Ming Daily and Kwong Wah Daily led. Moreover, he allegedly transmitted sexually transmitted disease to them. The accused apparently use the following modus operandi. Once he confirmed his relationship with his…
India is one of the major contributors to foreign tourist arrivals in Malaysia, said Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “In 2023, the Indian market ranked as the sixth highest with a total of 671,846 tourist arrivals. For the first quarter of 2024, Malaysia received a total of 213,214 tourist…
Legislative matters regarding political funding are currently dealt with via the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities (AMLATFPUAA) Act 2001, said Minister in the Prime Minister Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “At present, Malaysia still does not have a…
The Malays retain their majority participation in the military at 85.81% said Defence Minister Datuk Mohamed Seri Khaled Nordin. “As of May 2024, the membership of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) by major ethnic groups is 85.81% Malay. “The participation of Bumiputera from Sarawak and Sabah is 8.0% and 6.9% respectively. The participation from the…
