1+ week, 2+ day ago   (166+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 — The Senior Citizens Bill, previously targeted for tabling this October, is expected to be brought to Parliament in early 2027. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that although the draft bill is complete, the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (656+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh today said reforms to improve Kuala Lumpur’s liveability cannot happen overnight, as even seemingly simple changes require negotiations with multiple stakeholders, existing contracts, and financial considerations. Speaking…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (305+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Issues involving the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) debt, the country’s renewable energy capacity target, and the welfare of the elderly and persons with disabilities (PwDs) will be among matters to be raised at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (714+ words) DUBAI, Jan 14 — Despite Iran’s nationwide protests and years of external pressure, there are as yet no signs of fracture in the Islamic Republic’s security elite that could bring an end to one of the world’s most resilient regimes. Adding to…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (286+ words) SEREMBAN, Oct 6 — The government yesterday launched the 2026-2030 Senior Citizens Action Plan (PTWEN) to strengthen the wellbeing, welfare and needs of the elderly population as part of preparations for Malaysia’s transition into an ageing nation. Women, Family and Community Development Minister…...