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Rain dampens start of 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally at Sogo, but surprise fireworks briefly cause chaos (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and th... Read More


Rain dampens start of 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally at Sogo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and th... Read More


Malaysia needs an OPPA (no, not that Korean 'oppa'), says ex-Malaysian Bar president

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Malaysia will need to create an OPPA, instead of just stopping at changing the Federal Constitution to separate the roles of the attorney general (AG) and public prosecutor (... Read More


Syed Saddiq worries AG-PP separation Bill may not make it if no 'middle ground' soon, hopes done pre-GE16

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 --  The government's proposed law reform to split the roles of the attorney general (AG) and public prosecutor (PP) may not materialise in the near future, if a "middle gro... Read More


When money feels tight, how will Malaysians vote for brands with their wallet?

Kuala Lampur, April 10 --   KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 - Will you always choose the cheapest brand when you are shopping, if your wallet or purse feels a bit thin now? Research firm Rakuten In... Read More


Big buys off the table, Malaysians go thrifty as living costs bite, Rakuten Insight finds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Have you experienced an unexpected increase in your monthly expenses or are you running over your monthly budget? What would be the first thing you would do, amid rising costs... Read More


Malaysians won't stop shopping because of Iran war; impact of Covid-19 more immediate, retail sector says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysians will still continue to shop and buy amid the ongoing Iran war, but with different spending patterns as they opt for cheaper choices when prices go up, the local ret... Read More


Here's why Malaysians will cut out cafes, eating out first, but not food deliveries in economic pinch

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- When prices go up, will you stop ordering food deliveries first or stop eating outside at restaurants first? In research unit Rakuten Insight's latest monthly survey results ... Read More


Indira Gandhi's two children to their sister Prasana: You are the 'missing piece' in our lives, we love you

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 -- After being torn apart from their youngest sister Prasana Diksa 17 years ago, M. Indira Gandhi's two older children just want her to know that they love her. Karan Dinish, wh... Read More


We can't pass on rising costs: Malaysia's tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- Did you know that if you bought a travel package last year for a trip this month, you as a tourist will not have to pay more? Yes, even when fuel prices are soaring high amid ... Read More