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HONG KONG/MANILA, March 10 — Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong he is ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal Court (ICC) was poised to issue a warrant over his years-long “war on drugs” that killed thousands.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will issue a circular soon to allow Assistant Medical Officers (AMOs) to issue prescriptions for basic medicines for common ailments.

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has never submitted a counterproposal to the government regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on allocations for opposition MPs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

SEPANG, March 10 — Capital A Bhd is eyeing an exit from Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by May after receiving approval from shareholders and the High Court on its regularisation plan.

CYBERJAYA, March 10 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will focus on the implementation of e-invoicing, expansion of the tax base, enforcement activities, tax corporate governance, the global minimum tax, self-assessment systems for stamp duty and real property gains tax, and Labuan business activity tax this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Transport Ministry has gazetted changes to the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Rules under the Transport Act 1987 to ensure national legislation remains aligned with technological advancements and supports innovation in the country’s automotive sector.

CYBERJAYA, March 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the government remains open to discussions with the opposition regarding allocations for opposition MPs.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, March 10 — Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated), or MBI, Foundation has earmarked RM70,000 to repair schools and homes for victims of a storm in Parit 4, Sungai Burong, Tanjong Karang. MBI Foundation chief executive officer Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Malaysia’s palm oil stocks fell for a fifth month in February to their lowest in 22 months as production declined, outweighing a reduction in exports, data from the industry regulator showed on Monday.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 10 — Nine children linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) will remain under the care of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) until they turn 18, following a permanent court order granting them continued protection, Berita Harian reported today. Women,...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A private placement to raise RM1 billion (US$226 million) by Malaysia’s Capital A, owner of budget airline AirAsia, was “done”, group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said on Monday, as the company edges closer to completing a reorganisation plan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — In recognition of the artists and artistic talents, especially those whose studios and galleries are at Central Market, the National Visual Arts Development Board (LPSVN) will develop a special collection of national works of art from 1979 to 1989.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — At least eight important protocols or conventions by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be signed and ratified before Malaysia can explore generating electricity using nuclear energy.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has refined several entry requirements for digital insurers and Takaful operators (DITOs) in its policy document on licensing and regulatory framework for DITOs released today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A total of 4.89 million hectares (ha), or 86.47 per cent of palm oil cultivation areas in Malaysia, have received certification under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standard as of December 31, 2024, demonstrating Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The government will hold engagement sessions with all industry stakeholders before implementing the multi-tier levy mechanism (MTLM) this year, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has no plans to expand the implementation of extended hours (EH) at health clinics, the Senate was told today.

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 — A medical doctor from a hospital here has been arrested again on suspicion of indecent behaviour towards patients after a third police report was lodged against him.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its view that if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025, Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s, or Fitch by mid-2026.

CYBERJAYA, March 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed optimism over the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) performance, commending its achievements and the implementation of new systems that have boosted efficiency.