Month: March 2025

Dzulkefly: Medication price display rule on hold until May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that the ministry had agreed to a moratorium until May 1, for private general practitioners (GPs) to display the prices of medications in their clinics. Speaking at…

Dzulkefly assures private GPs of moratorium on medication price display rule until May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said that the ministry had agreed to a moratorium until May 1, for private general practitioners (GPs) to display the prices of medications in their clinics. Speaking at…

Johor police dismantle two drug syndicates, seize nearly RM7 million worth of drugs

JOHOR BARU, March 10 — Police crippled two drug distribution syndicates in two separate operations in this district on March 4, resulting in seizures worth almost RM7 million. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the Johor Narcotics Crime Investigation…

Najib’s representation on RM27m SRC money laundering charges to be decided on May 6

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The decision on Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s representation to drop his three other money laundering charges involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds amounting to RM27 million will be known on May 6. High Court…

Rapid Bus to launch three new routes, enhance On-Demand service with extra vans in Penang from March 15

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 — Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of Rapid Penang bus services, will expand its Rapid Penang On-Demand network with three new routes and two additional vans for the current route starting March 15….

Police rearrest George Town doctor over multiple charges of indecent behaviour, third victim comes forward

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 — A medical doctor from a hospital here has been arrested again on suspicion of indecent behaviour towards patients after a third police report was lodged against him. Timur Laut district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak…

Mosti: Malaysia must sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — At least eight important protocols or conventions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) need to be signed and ratified before Malaysia can explore generating electricity using nuclear energy. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation…

Police classify death of man in Kuching mall as sudden death, no foul play suspected

KUCHING, March 10 — A man in his 20s was found dead after he was believed to have fallen from a shopping mall at Jalan Wan Alwi here around midnight today. Kuching district police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah…

Health Ministry has no plans to expand extended hours at clinics, says Lukanisman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Health Ministry (MoH) has no plans to expand the implementation of extended hours (EH) at health clinics, the Senate was told today. Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that based on its implementation…

Malaysia’s tax revenue hits record RM184.8b in 2024, Anwar credits strict compliance enforcement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) recorded a new tax collection high of RM184.8 billion in 2024. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this marked an increase of RM1.46 billion compared to 2023. He described…