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Tributes pour in for Batik icon and welfare advocate Datuk Leela Mohd Ali

Former health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham, institutions and community figures mourn the passing of the Penyayang chief executive

From welfare to workforce: Malaysia urged to rethink ageing policy amid rising fiscal strain

Experts say RM1.26bil allocation remains short-term relief as calls grow to reposition seniors as economic assets under a “Silver Economy” model

Whose responsibility are the vagrants? – Ravindran Raman Kutty

A chance encounter with a mentally unwell man left to wander the streets for years exposes a troubling gap in care, accountability and coordination among authorities meant to protect society’s most vulnerable

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Subsidised RON95: how cheap is Malaysia’s fuel compared to neighbours?

There has been a spate of viral videos showing vehicles from neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore being filled with Malaysia's heavily subsidised RON95 petrol, indicating a blatant disregard for local laws.

MACC probes IJM over alleged RM2.5bil money laundering scheme, Sunway takeover at risk

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing IJM Corporation over alleged money laundering and possible share price manipulation involving RM2.5bil, a probe that could jeopardise Sunway Group’s proposed RM11.5bil takeover of the construction giant

Jakim, Islamic affairs get RM2 bil under Budget 2025

This includes maintenance for educational infrastructure under dept, increased Kafa teacher quota, rehabilitation for GISB kids