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Teenager and boyfriend held for murder of her older brother

Jul 08, 2019

A 14-year-old girl in Perak has been arrested for her older brother's murder.

The Form 4 student's body was found in a backlane near his home, two days after he was reported missing. 

The teenager's 15-year-old boyfriend has also been arrested after the duo admitted to the murder. 

Police say the boyfriend had gotten into a fight with the victim before his death.

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Govt lauds move to cover mental health by insurance companies

Mental illness is finally covered under insurance in Malaysia.

The Deputy Health Minister has lauded the move, but reminded the public to check their policy, as only serious and clearly-defined mental illnesses are usually covered. 

Dr Lee Boon Chye says this coverage is in line with the government's efforts to help those suffering from mental illnesses.

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E-hailing fares expected to rise

Your wallet might soon be in for a rough ride if you depend on e-hailing for transport. 

The deadline to obtain a Public Service Vehicle licence is on Friday and e-hailing driver associations expect a hike in fares of up to 50%. 

The Malaysian E-hailing Drivers Assocition told The Star, fewer drivers will be on the road by Friday since many of them have yet to pass the PSV test. 

That could also mean a longer wait time as drivers have to travel further for a pick up. 

However, the association expects the situation to improve by the end of the year, as more drivers obtain their PSV licence.