Beechcraft Super King Air makes emergency landing at RMAF Subang Airbase
A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Beechcraft Super King Air B200T aircraft made an emergency landing at RMAF Subang Airbase this afternoon after experiencing problems with its left landing gear.
WHO: Israel’s evacuation orders to hospitals in northern Gaza a death sentence for the sick, injured
World Health Organisation (WHO) strongly condemns Israel’s repeated orders for the evacuation of 22 hospitals treating over 2,000 inpatients in northern Gaza, as the Israel Defense Forces continue to urge people in Gaza to evacuate.
Anwar presents tighter budget, here are the highlights of Budget 2024
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Budget 2024 earlier this evening, his government aims to have a more targeted approach to help the nation’s poor.
Budget 2024: Sluggish growth in China, US economies may lead to higher interest rates on borrowings
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will unveil Budget 2024 later today. Sovereign Risk Group, Moody’s Investors Service senior vice-president, Christian de Guzman, warns that Malaysia may face higher interest rates on borrowings and should diversify, and derive more revenue from non-oil-based businesses.
Budget 2024 may see subsidies slashed, more indirect taxes, to rein in RM1 trillion national debt
Malaysia’s economic framework aims to improve people’s quality of life, but it may have to cut subsidies to reduce its RM1,079.59 billion debt. Financial experts say the government should focus on increasing revenue through indirect taxes on sales and services but needs to explain that decision to the rakyat in a clear and concise manner.
Budget 2024: Malaysian Pharmacists Society hopes govt will expand community pharmacists’ role in healthcare
The Malaysian Pharmacists Society hopes the government will consider expanding the role of community pharmacists in the country, including conducting health screenings to help strengthen the nation’s healthcare system.
CID chief Shuhaily Zain’s damning ‘closed-door’ speech: Will police finally walk the talk?
There are those who wonder why Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain’s damning speech during a ‘closed-door’ meeting with senior police officials, was made public on the Royal Malaysia Police social media page, and if the force will finally walk the talk.
Bulk of public toilets in Taiping remain unsatisfactory
From January to August this year, a total of 179 public toilets in Taiping were rated two stars and below. Premise owners risk their star rating certificates for public toilets being revoked by the Taiping Municipal Council.
Wear N95 mask to protect from haze, pharmacists’ society chief advises public
Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Amrahi Buang said N95 respirator masks offered better protection against haze, compared to surgical masks widely used at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Observers: Unrealistic for govt to make EVs affordable due to high ownership, maintenance costs
The Malaysian government’s desire to make electric vehicles affordable for the masses is unlikely to succeed due to their high acquisition and maintenance costs. Industry insiders suggest that the government focuses on green public transportation, instead.