INTERACTIVE: In Malaysia, unhealthy lifestyles prove increasingly deadly

Non-communicable diseases are killing a rising number of Malaysians each year despite improvements in our healthcare. We look at the reasons why and what needs to be done.

Ferrier Hodgson completes forensic audit on Ageson’s suit against its former managing director

Users all for new diesel ruling

PETALING JAYA: Heavy users of diesel have welcomed the government’s move to make ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) here compulsory.

‘Govt should help employers’

PETALING JAYA: Employers should not be penalised for missing the March 31 deadline to screen their foreign workers for Covid-19, says the Malaysian Employers Federation.

Nicky had ties to feared underworld kingpin

KUALA LUMPUR: A man known as “Broken Tooth”, said to be linked to fugitive businessman Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee, is feared in the underworld as he was once the “dragon head” or kingpin of the notorious 14K triad in Macau.

11th hour plea for extension

PETALING JAYA: With just 24 hours left until the deadline to screen foreign workers for Covid-19, a number of employers are pleading for another month-long extension to get the job done.

Promoted police officers filled with joy and gratitude

THREE newly promoted police officers received their insignia during the state-level 214th Police Day celebration in Kedah.

Philippine capital Manila back in lockdown as virus cases surge

The Philippines placed the Manila region and nearby provinces under lockdown for a week from Monday to stem the nation’s worst coronavirus surge that’s overwhelming hospitals in its key economic area.

Lofty expectations for Pharmaniaga

Taking into account lower concession demand following the release of the previous year’s disappointing earnings results, Kenanga Research has slashed Pharmaniaga Bhd’s FY21 earnings estimate.

Quick take: Favelle Favco shares up on RM101.4mil contract win

KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Favelle Favco Bhd rose over 4% in early trade Tuesday after securing orders worth RM101.4mil from six clients operating across the region.