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Bandar Utama tragedy: Police await autopsy to verify family's claim of 200 stab wounds

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 17 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 - Police are still unable to confirm the exact number of stab wounds sustained by 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was killed in a school stabbing in Banda... Read More


Home Ministry explains how scam syndicates still lure Malaysians into modern slavery

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- The Home Ministry has identified five key factors for why Malaysians are still being tricked into forced-labour situations by job syndicates in Cambodia despite years of warni... Read More


Selangor pledges counselling for students in school struck by Bandar Utama stabbing tragedy as attendance plummets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- The Selangor state government will provide counselling aid to students of the Bandar Utama secondary school, as they have faced trauma after their 16-year-old schoolmate Yap S... Read More


Caring for a loved one? Malaysians told to care for themselves too to avoid burnout

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 16 -- If you are caring for a family member, look out for your own wellbeingand seek help if you need it. Caregiver Banu Reka Michael said it is very important for caregivers to ta... Read More


MOF sec-gen: Here's why Malaysia chose Budi95 instead of floating RON95 petrol prices and giving cash to Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Malaysian government had opted to use the Budi95 programme to plug leakages where Malaysia's RON95 petrol was being smuggled since it was relatively cheaper, rather than f... Read More


Budget 2026 simplified: What Malaysians can expect in tax reliefs, cash aids and other benefits

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Do you know what you will be getting from Budget 2026? If not, here's a look at some of the key ncome tax reliefs and exemptions that you can look forward to: More pricey alc... Read More


How many condos can fit along a 500m road in Kuala Lumpur? Here's what Taman Desa residents are fighting for

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Along a short 500-metre stretch of road in Taman Danau Desa, there are already three condominiums, and residents say that's enough. They are now fighting to save two remaining... Read More


'Pasar malam' voting, RM75,000 and counting: Inside the fight to save Taman Desa's open spaces (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 8 -- Have you seen that video of Taman Desa residents voting at a pasar malam on whether they want yet another condominium in their neighbourhood? The video is part of an ongoing c... Read More


From angpow tricks to durian scams: why Malaysians must stay vigilant - and how FMOS can step in to help you get your money back

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- Scams in Malaysia tend to change with the seasons, from "angpow" scams during Chinese New Year to income tax scams during the annual tax filing with the Inland Revenue Board (L... Read More


Malaysians, beware: Here's how your 'investment' can see you losing money to scammers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- If you think you are a savvy investor who could never get scammed into a fake investment, think again. This is the real-life story of how a retired professional who dabbles in... Read More