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Sinkhole Victim's Family Free To Sue

Oct 14, 2024

The family of the Jalan Masjid India Sinkhole victim are free to file a lawsuit over her death.  

Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa says they can do so if they feel that it’s necessary.  

She also told the Dewan Rakyat that so far, the family has received RM40,000 in compassionate payments from DBKL and the corporate sector.  

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The Galen Centre has renewed its call for the introduction of a National Health Insurance Scheme under Budget 2025.  

The think tank told FMT that this can boost funding for healthcare services, as the country has already reached its limit of a tax-based funding system.  

Budget 2025 will be tabled in Parliament on Friday. 

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Meanwhile, the Economy Minister has urged Malaysians to wait until the Budget announcement, to see if the government will introduce any new taxes.  

This, amid speculation about a possible inheritance tax.  

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The National Anti-Drugs Agency has voiced its concern over the growing number of drug addicts among school children.  

It says last year there were 12 thousand cases involving PRIMARY school kids, with the youngest being just 11 years old!  

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A warden at a GISB-linked welfare home has been charged in court in Penang for child sexual abuse.  

He’s accused of abusing a 13=year-old girl at the facility, two years ago.  

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A senior assistant at a primary school in Ipoh has been arrested, for allegedly sexually harassing a 12-year-old pupil. 

Perak police say they are currently investigating to determine if the suspect had targeted other victims.  

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The IGP has urged Malaysians planning to visit southern Thailand for the upcoming Deepavali holiday to exercise caution.

This, following several recent coordinated attacks there last week.