Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng trained his guns at SME Bank after the bank was slapped with an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) by the central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). This is especially so because SME Bank plays a vital role to the micro small medium enterprise (MSME) sector “Can SME Bank be trusted to…
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has dismissed calls by Pas that has been demanding for the resignation of deputy chief minister Mohamad Abdul Hamid over allegations of zakat funds abuse for the purchase of a land by a senior state government official. He said that the issue was already addressed by Mohamad during the…
Law and institutional reforms minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed that the Cabinet approved the proposal to limit a prime minister’s term to just two terms or 10 years to prevent excessive power concentration. The 10-year limit would also boost public confidence in the country’s leadership institutions and is in line with mature democratic…
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…
