RM40 Per Hour Parking Charges should be imposed in Malaysia – Khairiah Mohd Talha

Khairiah Mohd Talha a board member of the Federal Department of Town and Country Planning is suggesting that major cities in Malaysia implement an RM40 per hour parking charge in order to reduce traffic jam and help lower carbon emission and create a safer environment. The system, she said, has proven successful in other countries. … Read more

Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) anxious over TPPA

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is anxious over the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on healthcare services in Malaysia. MMA president Datuk Dr N.K.S. Tharmaseelan (picture) said an agreement could see the potential increase in the cost of medicines and healthcare services. “Many countries now use generic drugs to treat diseases as effectively … Read more

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage Sports (RM69,980 OTR)

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, has, in a press statement earlier today, officially launched the 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage Sports variant. This sporty compact is said to be on a limited production run of just 400 units. It is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, MIVEC engine that outputs 77 … Read more

Mentos SECRET now comes in 3D Gum and candy Roll

Only a cult candy brand can get away with a secret flavour – Mentos now unwraps its latest flavour, the Mentos SECRET, which comes in 3D Gum and candy Roll variants. Inspired by the insight that every youth finds a secret deliciously alluring, Mentos innovates a flavour that teases with mystery and anticipation, and a … Read more

Malaysia Makes Strong Pitch As MICE Venue At Frankfurt Show 2013

Malaysia made a strong pitch as an attractive destination for international Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) at the three-day IMEX 2013 show which opened here on Tuesday. Zulkifli Haji Sharif, MyCEB’s chief executive, who is also the current president of the Asia Association of Convention Bureaux, told Bernama that professional organisations such as medical … Read more

Is TMNet currently censoring the Online Media in Malaysia?

We came across a forum post from lowyat claiming that TMNet is currently filtering the web in Malaysia, most notably MalaysiaKini’s recent interview video with PI Bala’s wife. For a quick test you can check out this link, does the video load for you (after the ad)?: Users on the forum are also reporting that … Read more

15 PKR Members lodge MACC report against Khalid Ibrahim

Fifteen PKR members have filed a report against Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. The members, from the Kuala Selangor division, lodged the report over irregularities revealed in the division’s financial statement at its 2010 annual meeting. Party member Airos Shahidin Manap, 45, said there was a suspicion of … Read more