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43 minutes ago
- Health
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Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary
The government's proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, said Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative aims to offer EPF contributors the option of broader insurance coverage, as currently, 32 percent of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket by patients without insurance protection.
Malaysiakini
43 minutes ago
- Politics
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Rafizi demands Najib DNAA explanation, confirmation of quick refile
PKR MP Rafizi Ramli has urged the prosecution to explain the weakness that led the Kuala Lumpur High Court to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak in his SRC International Sdn Bhd money laundering case. He said that while he respected Najib's right to apply for a DNAA - given the long wait since 2019 - and the court's decision to allow the application, he could not...
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
- Politics
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DNAA: Najib returns to prison, but still 'very happy'
Former premier Najib Abdul Razak is "very happy" about the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) granted in his SRC International Sdn Bhd money laundering case, despite having to return to prison. According to his lawyer Shafee Abdullah, Najib is happy because...
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
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20 minutes that changed Yusoff's life
COMMENT | From the time Yusoff Rawther, the former research assistant to Anwar Ibrahim, walked out of his condominium to get to his parked car, his life was turned upside down, and inside out. We are not referring to the 'Yusoff Rawther vs Anwar Ibrahim' lawsuit, as that has yet to take place, if it does happen.
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
- Politics
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Group backs PN, urges Harapan to honour judicial reform pledge
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has backed Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan's call to amend Article 121 of the Federal Constitution and restore its original form. MCCBCHST stressed the need to safeguard judicial independence at all times. The council urged the government to carry out the promised...
