PM: Our goal is to be a developed nation in every sense of the word

  KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): While expectations were high after the 14th general election on May 9, 2018, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad highlighted that most of the administration’s efforts for the past year have been to “plug the almost bottomless pit created by the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)” scandal.

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EPF may cease to exist in our lifetime — CEO

KUALA LUMPUR (March 20): The rising gig economy and an ageing population are expected to cause a decline in the percentage of workers who contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), according to its chief executive officer (CEO) Tunku Ali-zakri Alias.

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Najib wants change of judge or a discharge in SRC case

PUTRAJAYA (March 15): Ex-premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah told the Court of Appeal today that his client wanted another judge to hear his criminal breach of trust and abuse of power case in relation to SRC International Sdn Bhd or that he be given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal.

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Guan Eng: Govt yet to decide on closing Malaysia Airlines

  KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): As the debate on whether or not to shut down Malaysia Airlines Bhd hots up after Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s remark about the government exploring various options, including closing down the national carrier, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng made an attempt to clear the air that the government has not decided on its options.

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