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Azam Baki: MACC’s job is to recover money, not decide how it’s spent
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has clarified that its role is to seize and recover misappropriated funds, not to manage how the money is subsequently spent.
Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki explained…
Up to 500 More Body Cams to Be Acquired by JPJ
PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to acquire an additional 300 to 500 body-worn cameras (BWCs) to strengthen enforcement and improve operational transparency nationwide.
JPJ Director-General Aedy Fadly Ramli said the…
E-Waste Probe: DOE Chief and Deputy Held in Custody for One Week
PUTRAJAYA: The director-general and deputy of the Department of Environment (DOE), along with an officer, have been remanded for seven days to assist investigations into alleged irregularities involving electronic waste (e-waste).
The…
Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone Blueprint Near Completion Ahead of March Launch
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is in the final stages of preparing the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which is expected to be completed by March 2026, the Economy Ministry announced.
In a…
Microsoft Reports 60% Profit Jump, but AI Investments Raise Investor Worries
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29 — Microsoft reported a 60% jump in net income for the fourth quarter of 2025, but heavy spending on artificial intelligence (AI) unsettled investors.
Shares in the software and cloud giant fell about 5% in after-hours…
Kerajaan belanja lebih RM200 juta sebulan perkukuh perkhidmatan Bas.My
KOTA BHARU: Kerajaan Persekutuan memperuntukkan lebih RM200 juta setiap bulan bagi membiayai Perkhidmatan Bas Berhenti-Henti (SBST) atau Bas.My di seluruh negara.
Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke berkata, setakat ini sambutan orang ramai…
Philippines Posts Weakest Economic Growth in Over a Decade
MANILA: The Philippines posted below-expectations economic growth of just 4.4% on Thursday, marking the country’s lowest non-pandemic growth in nearly 15 years. Analysts attributed the slowdown to a corruption scandal and climate-related…
EPF, Government in Talks on Account 2 Withdrawals for MIHT Base Coverage
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is in discussions with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to consider allowing withdrawals from EPF Account 2 for the purchase of the new Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product, said Datuk Seri…
Cukai atas sewaan PMKS turun kepada 6%
KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim berkata cukai perkhidmatan ke atas sewaan bagi perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) akan dikurangkan kepada enam peratus daripada lapan peratus sebelum ini.
Pada Julai 2025, cukai lapan…
BUDI95 MyKad Verification Runs Smoothly in First Month – MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 October 2025 (The Capital Post) – The MyKad verification system for the BUDI95 fuel subsidy has been operating smoothly since its rollout last month, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The programme, which ensures…