KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Malaysia recorded its highest losses from financial scams in three years, with some RM2.77 billion wiped out in 2025 alone, the Home Ministry told Parliament in a written reply yesterday. The surge pushed total losses linked to online and financial fraud between 2023 and 2025 to RM5.62 billion, underscoring what…
In his Royal Address to Parliament yesterday, the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, demonstrated not only constitutional authority but also intellectual clarity and moral courage in confronting the realities of contemporary national security. Of particular significance was His Majesty’s unequivocal stance on corruption, which he framed not merely as administrative wrongdoing but as a betrayal…
KUALA LUMPUR: The death of a 22-year-old woman after a van allegedly ran a red light and rammed into her motorcycle in Napoh, Jitra, has reignited calls for far harsher penalties against reckless drivers. Experts warn that Malaysia’s road death toll reflects deep systemic failures rather than a lack of awareness. A witness to Thursday…
MCPF DBD was given the honour to attend the School level Ponggal celebration which is a traditional harvest festival celebrated worldwide by the Indian community to give thanks to the Sun God, nature and farmers for a bountiful harvest at SJK (T) Sungai Ara on Friday 16th January 2026 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon….
MCPF Penang extends its congratulations and best wishes to its ex-officio (JPNPP) Encik Fadzil Sadikin on his promotion from Chief Asst. Director – Student Affairs to Deputy Director – Student Development Sector, Penang Education Department. He received his Letter of Appointment on 16th January 2026. We look forward to continued collaboration and cooperation with the…
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) proposal to introduce Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA) for corruption cases involving sums exceeding RM100 million has sparked understandable public unease. One of the most pointed concerns raised by certain quarters in recent days is whether it risks sending the wrong message that those who commit large-scale corruption can negotiate their…
In recent years, the appointment of adjunct professors in Malaysian public and private universities has become increasingly common. In principle, the adjunct professorship is a valuable academic mechanism, allowing universities to draw on the expertise of distinguished professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners who may not follow traditional academic career pathways but possess deep,…
GEORGE TOWN: Education and professional status do not shield individuals from investment scams, which increasingly rely on psychological manipulation and social engineering rather than overt deception, a senior criminologist said. Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said a recent case involving a medical specialist who reportedly lost more than RM500,000 to a non-existent cryptocurrency investment illustrated a…
