Malaysian cancer patients caught in gridlock
Insurance companies have been ignoring clinical needs and dictating terms, including downgrading medical procedures, says National Cancer Society of Malaysia managing director…
Malaysian government to refine targeted subsidies for essential goods, says Deputy Finance Minister
The government will refine the implementation of targeted subsidies for essential goods such as sugar, rice and cooking oil in stages, says Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.…
Rise in children at risk in Malaysia
In its latest Children Statistics 2025 report, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said cases involving children requiring care and protection increased by 12.7% to 9,624 in…
Wet market traders in Malaysia put up CCTVs to deter thieves
Years of frequent thefts at the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market in Selayang have pushed seafood and vegetable traders to take matters into their own hands by installing hundreds of…
Over 200 roads in Malaysia flagged as unsafe
On a related matter, the Minerals and Geoscience Department said 263 critical slopes have been identified nationwide and are being monitored in real-time.
Malaysia’s e-hailing drivers appeal for minimum 1,000-litre quota
Grab driver Mohd Saiful Faiz Md Nazri said drivers are struggling to manage long-distance trips within the limited quota, especially those handling Standard and JustGrab services…
Malaysian experts laud government’s budget proposal to offer free tertiary education loans to low-income families
The experts said the initiative, which grants free National Higher Education Fund Corporation loans to families earning below RM2,700 a month, could be a game-changer in helping…
Airlines have full discretion to decide on serving alcohol on board, says Malaysian Transport Minister
The Transport Minister said Malaysia Airlines Berhad had stopped serving alcoholic drinks on all domestic flights since Jan 1, 2016. For international routes, alcoholic beverages…
Despite seeking less sweet drinks, Malaysians’ sugar cravings remain strong
Food and beverage services industry players say that while there is a growing trend of health-conscious consumers, particularly among young Malaysians, working adults and…
Malaysia’s medical inflation to rise to 16% in 2026, says report
Among the six ASEAN countries included in the report, Malaysia's projected 16% gross medical trend rate for 2026 trails only Indonesia (16.9%), while surpassing Thailand (14.8%),…