World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi stressed that the upcoming rationalization of diesel subsidies reflects Malaysia’s government commitment to reducing its deficit and laid the groundwork for future reforms of the RON95 petrol subsidy. He also said that the success of RON95 reforms relies on timing, price management, and effective communication with the…
Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran initiated a pilot subsidized wound care treatment service in the Bukit Gasing constituency, Selangor. “People need wound care service. It will take time for this service to pick up as we need to create awareness, especially for the B40 group,” said Rajiv, reported The Malaysian Insight. MyHealerDoc collaborates with subsidized…
Minister in Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Naim Mokhtar condemned the action of a foreign tourist who recited Quranic verses mockingly at the Batu Caves Hindu temple. “The actions of this individual, who recited verses from the Quran (Surah Al-Anbiya’ verses 66 & 67) at a non-Muslim place of worship, were completely unacceptable. “He clearly does…
A virtual currency investment scam by a group called Gang Wong was dismantled by the police, announced Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. Ten people, including a ring leader, were arrested, reported China Press and Guang Ming Daily. Nanyang Daily led with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang pointing out that the…
Teacher A Rajeswari lodged two police reports at the Sentul district police headquarters tonight. Both were related to social media posts that insulted Hinduism. According to the police report cited by Harapan Daily, the first report was lodged against an Arab speaking person who uses the TikTok handle AbdeenTube. Abdeen reads out verses in Arabic…
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the iconic “Doge” meme and the inspiration for Dogecoin, passed away at the age of 18 today. Its death was confirmed by its owner, Atsuko Sato who was also a teacher in Japan. Kabosu had been battling leukaemia and liver disease. Its owner said the dog had eaten and drunk…
Pahang PKR division chiefs want young and hard working candidates as their state chapter chairman. “We don’t want former leaders to be renominated for the position. We want a new face who can work hard to lead our party in the general election,” said a source to Harapan Daily. This matter was also raised during…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will halt meal service and suspended hot drink serving when seat belt signs are on, the airline cited a new and more cautious approach to turbulence management. During a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar, prompting an emergency diversion to Bangkok. Tragically, one person…
Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng proudly acknowledged Tan Hock Eng as the world’s highest-paid CEO in 2023, earning a staggering $162 million USD. “Tan’s singular success is a testament to the old adage that colour is only skin deep and can never replace the content of your character and performance,” he added, while…
Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, popularly known as Chef Wan, is facing criticism after making inappropriate comments about the dress worn by former Miss World and esteemed international actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Recently the Namaste Bollywood Instagram page shared a reel of the actress striking poses with stunning dress on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. In…
