A proposal to extend the civil service retirement age to 65 would primarily affect those under the permanent appointment with the contribution scheme, according to the Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services president, Datuk Adnan Mat. He clarified that the matter remains under government review and no decision has been finalized.
The suggestion to raise the retirement age was largely driven by the Employees Provident Fund's recommendation, aiming to help contributors accumulate sufficient savings. Adnan Mat noted that Cuepacs is currently studying the projected savings for employees under this contribution-based system, but maintains its official position supporting the current retirement age of 60. He stated...
Cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia has been strengthened through the exchange of several key documents, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that this reflects a mutual determination to build a more structured and inclusive framework for bilateral relations.
The exchanged documents included an air services agreement and memoranda of understanding on health cooperation and tourism. A separate agreement facilitates collaboration between the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the Addis Ababa City administration. Both leaders, Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, reaffirmed their commitment to a relationship founded on genuine friendship and mutual trust. They pledged to ensure all...
A group of government MPs from Kuala Lumpur has submitted a Private Member's Bill to amend the Federal Capital Act 1960. The proposed legislation seeks to introduce council members for Kuala Lumpur City Hall, aiming to decentralize the authority currently held by the federally appointed mayor. Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, leading the initiative, stated the amendment would create a council-based governance structure, enhancing transparency and public representation.
The draft Bill proposes a new council comprising the mayor as chairperson and two members nominated by each Kuala Lumpur MP, with appointments finalized by the Federal Territories Minister. The mayoral appointment process and the existing advisory board's role would...
A new study reveals that while most Malaysians aspire to age with purpose and financial independence, a significant portion express concern over their preparedness. According to Manulife's 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report, only 58 percent believe they possess sufficient savings for their later years. The top aspirations for older age include maintaining financial autonomy and staying physically and socially active.
The report indicated that a vast majority, 94 percent, anticipate working during their retirement, with half of those individuals hoping for a slower pace and improved work-life balance. Financially, cash holdings constitute half of all non-property assets for Malaysians. Many recognize a need to move cash into...
Rapid KL announced that repairs for a technical malfunction at the Kuala Lumpur Monorail's Medan Tuanku station have been completed. Train services have resumed normal operations, and all alternative shuttle services have been discontinued. The company apologized for the inconvenience caused by the disruption.
Earlier, a system malfunction halted trains between Medan Tuanku and Chow Kit stations, causing significant commuter delays. Passengers were safely evacuated from the affected train with assistance from transit officers. The company's engineering team was deployed to perform the necessary repairs promptly.
During the service interruption, alternative shuttle trains operated between KL Sentral and Hang Tuah, and between Hang Tuah...
The Health Ministry has issued a warning against using social media platforms, including TikTok Live, for the promotion and sale of medicines. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni stated that authorities are confronting a rise in illegal online sales, particularly of unregistered weight-loss and beauty products, on e-commerce sites like Lazada and Shopee.
He reported that engagement sessions have been conducted with these platforms to advise against allowing such advertisements. Enforcement actions under existing regulations have resulted in nearly RM120 million in compounds being collected. The ministry is intensifying its monitoring of online advertisements for medicines and cosmetics, emphasizing that these efforts...
Penang has recorded approximately RM15.78 billion in investments for the current year as of September, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He provided this update during a state legislative assembly session, referencing data from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. He also reported substantial export values, with RM411.1 billion exported via the Penang International Airport and RM60.8 billion through the Penang port for the full year of 2024.
Chow Kon Yeow reiterated the state's persistent request for the federal government to return twenty percent of tax revenue collected from Penang. He stated that he has raised this issue repeatedly in parliamentary debates and through official questions. The Chief Minister...
A couple renting out their shophouse received an electricity bill for RM280,000 from Sarawak Energy. The property owners, who charged a monthly rent of RM1,000, discovered their tenant had operated without a meter by illegally tapping electricity from public lines.
After the couple appealed, the utility company reduced the outstanding amount to approximately RM98,000 and offered an installment repayment plan. Sarawak United People’s Party Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong, who assisted the couple, indicated the tenant was suspected of running a cryptocurrency operation. He advised property owners to conduct thorough tenant background checks and include protective clauses in legally prepared tenancy agreements. Lawyers confirmed...
Two men died after the multi-purpose vehicle they were in collided with a fruit transport lorry on the southbound North-South Expressway near the Juru Rest & Relaxation area. The Perai Fire and Rescue Station responded to the incident after receiving an emergency call.
The victims, identified as the Toyota Estima's driver, Mohamad Nizar Abdul Rahman, 32, and passenger Muhammad Fakhrur Razi Usri, 31, were trapped inside their vehicle following the crash. Firefighters used special equipment to free them. The lorry driver was not injured in the collision.
Medical personnel from the Health Ministry pronounced both men dead at the scene.
