2014-12-16 Malaysia Health

Malaysia Chronicle   

Expect to pay AT LEAST 5% more at private hospitals after GST - doctors   
Malaysia Chronicle
PETALING JAYA - Malaysians will have to pay at least 5% more for private healthcare once the Goods and Services Tax kicks off in April, according to an estimate by the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia. APHM president Datuk Dr Jacob Thomas ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Science

The Indian Express   

Peru climate conference paves way to promising future: official   
Xinhua
LIMA, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- A draft document hammered out at a climate conference in Peru's capital Lima has "paved the way" to an eventual global climate deal, a Peruvian official said Monday. Peru's Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, who presided ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Entertainment

The Star Online   

Veteran actor Mustapha dies of lung infection   
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actor Datuk Mustapha Maarof (pic), known as a debonair gentleman on screen as well as off screen, has died of lung infection. He was 79. He passed away at the Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital in Wangsa Manju here at 8.50am ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Sports

Goal.com   

Safee puts his focus on winning the AFF Suzuki Cup to silence critics   
Goal.com
Despite always being criticised on social media, JDT and national striker Safee Sali chooses not to be disturbed by the comments, and has his focus solely on the national team. Safee stated that he understands Malaysian fans' feelings, and their desire to see ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Technology

JBG News   

4-Inch Apple iPhone 6 In Production   
JBG News
There have been reports flying around within the mobile device world that say Apple is currently working on a brand new device, though it isn't in a new line of smartphones, but just a new version of their latest line. The reports claim the tech company are ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Business

The Star Online   

MBAM: Sending back skilled foreign workers will cripple industry   
The Star Online
Shortage looms: About 100,000 foreign workers who were registered under a 6P amnesty programme are all scheduled to be sent back to their countries from January. KUALA LUMPUR: The construction industry will be crippled if the Government proceeds to ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia World

Getty Images   

Islamic leaders say Australians have risen above fear in wake of Sydney siege   
The Guardian
Australian Islamic representatives have expressed optimism that the Sydney siege will not trigger an escalation of physical and verbal attacks on Muslims, despite sporadic threats made during the unfolding crisis. Man Haron Monis, long viewed as a fringe ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Southeast Asia

The Straits Times   

Sydney siege: Stay vigilant against terrorism, says DPM Teo   
The Straits Times
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Teo Chee Hean. -- ST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG. By Aw Cheng Wei. SINGAPORE - Everyone can play a part in preventing terrorist attacks by staying sharp and reporting any suspicious activities to the ...

2014-12-16 Malaysia Malaysia

Stuff.co.nz   

Rizalman report may see disciplinary action   
Stuff.co.nz
BUNGLED: Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail on the way into court in Wellington earlier this month. A damning report into the bungling of a request for a Malaysian diplomat facing attempted rape charge to waive diplomatic immunity could see disciplinary ...