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New-generation MyKad may be used to ID eligible buyers of subsidised cooking oil, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: The new-generation MyKad may possibly be used to identify eligible purchasers of subsidised 1kg cooking oil at the retail level, says Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.

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Footballer dies after suspected lightning strike in Melaka

ALOR GAJAH: A footballer died after he was believed to have been struck by lightning, while a referee was injured during a friendly match at the Rakan Muda Lendu Complex field here on Sunday (July 5) evening, Astro Awani reports.

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Eden at Botanica CT and AIA Pension and Asset Management enter MoU to advance retirement preparedness in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN: Eden at Botanica CT and AIA Pension and Asset Management Sdn Bhd (APAM) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the integration of Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) solutions into a senior living offering, supporting greater financial preparedness for Malaysia's ageing population.

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Johor polls: 12,710 police personnel to cast early ballot tomorrow

JOHOR BARU: A total of 12,710 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) voters registered with the Election Commission will cast their ballots on Tuesday (July 7).

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Tengku Zafrul arrives to testify in Muhyiddin's graft trial

KUALA LUMPUR: Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will testify in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Junly 6) during the corruption and money laundering trial of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Bank Negara mulls ‘no look back’ policy for medical insurance claims, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara is considering introducing a "no look back" policy that would prevent insurers and takaful operators (ITO) from rejecting claims over medical conditions that policyholders unintentionally failed to disclose when taking up coverage, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

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Malaysia's success depends on quality of human capital, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's future success will depend not only on economic strength or technological advancement, but also on the quality of its human capital, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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Year 4 learning matrix for early intervention, not pupil, school ranking, says Exams Board director

PUTRAJAYA: The Year 4 Learning Matrix 2026, scheduled to be held from Oct 6 to 8, will be used to identify pupils' learning needs and facilitate early intervention, and not to compare achievements between pupils or schools, according to the Education Ministry's Examinations Board (EB).

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TAR UMT tax exemption only approved for three years, not 10 as announced, says Dr Wee

YONG PENG: A promised 10-year income tax exemption for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) has instead been approved for only three years, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Malaysian detained in Macau has criminal record involving drugs, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian who was detained by the Macau authorities last month on suspicion of smuggling nearly 3kg of heroin worth approximately RM2.09mil has been confirmed to have a previous drug-related criminal record in Malaysia.

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Health insurance rules, EPF retirement saving among highlights in Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to strengthen health insurance regulations, the retirement savings of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors and talent identification programmes for volleyball are among the key issues to be raised during Monday's (July 6) Dewan Rakyat sitting.

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State polls: Mengkibol needs stronger economic drivers to retain young talent, says BN candidate

MENGKIBOL: Calling on young Malaysians working abroad to return home means little without creating opportunities for them to do so, says Barisan Nasional's Warren Yap Zhi Peng, who hopes to turn his own journey back from Singapore into a blueprint for others.

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Wider telco alliance for better rural Internet

BATU PAHAT: The implementation of the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) will be expanded nationwide to improve connectivity in areas with limited Internet coverage.

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Talks sought over axed deal

KOTA TINGGI: The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) supplier has requested discussions over the RM1.06bil claim stemming from the cancelled procurement for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Kedah Ruler: Develop Langkawi with a distinct identity

ALOR SETAR: The development of Langkawi island should be shaped according to its own ­identity and character, without imitating or comparing itself to other tourist destinations such as Phuket or Bali, says the Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah.

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RM26mil in illegal alcohol seized in Kuching

PETALING JAYA: More than RM26.6mil worth of untaxed alcohol was seized in a recent police raid in Sarawak, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri.

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TVET Commission to be finalised by year-end

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The creation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission and tabling of related legislation in Parliament is expected to be finalised by the year-end.

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Hold Friday prayers at malls too, states encouraged

BUKIT MERTAJAM: States across the country are encouraged to hold Friday prayers at shopping malls, following the positive response to the initiative at several locations in the Federal Territories, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan (pic).

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NS chess star bags gold for state

A PUPIL from Seremban earned her state its first national-level gold medal in chess in 35 years, Malaysia Nanban reported.

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Digital immigration lanes planned

MUAR: Malaysia and Singapore are targeting the launch of a new digital immigration system and additional lanes by January next year to address congestion at ­border checkpoints more comprehensively.