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Borrowing over RM100,000 from Jan 2027? BNM says you'll need to complete a 15-minute financial education module first

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- From January 2027, anyone applying for personal loans exceeding RM100,000 will be required to complete a 15-minute financial education module under Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM... Read More


Court finds police acted 'unconstitutionally' in Amri Che Mat case, awards RM3m for investigation failures

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- The High Court has ordered the Malaysian government and police to pay more than RM3 million in damages to the family of missing activist Amri Che Mat for failing to properly in... Read More


Ensuring safety: How victims and witnesses of child sexual abuse are protected in court

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Stepping into a courtroom can be overwhelming for anyone - even more so for a child who is a victim or witness in a sexual abuse case or criminal proceeding. Recognising that ... Read More


Behind the shine: The janitors who kept the Asean Summit smelling clean and running smoothly

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 30 -- As world leaders exchange handshakes and sign deals in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) this week, a small uncelebrated workforce has been deployed to ensure their he... Read More


The little dome that could: Inside the enclosed 'rainforest' welcoming world leaders to the 47th Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 -- Nestled amid the high-level talks of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, an unassuming plastic dome stands out among the sleek steel-and-glass architecture of the Kuala... Read More


From peace pacts to Trump's dance, here's what went down on day one of the Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 27 -- Like every regional gathering, the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits highlighted renewed regional cooperation, signalling a shared commitment to strengthening ties amid a ... Read More


Trump dances to 'Hawaii Five-O' with Anwar on red carpet as Air Force One lands for Asean Summit (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 -- US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this morning, dancing on the red carpet to the tune of Hawaii Five-Oas a w... Read More


What happens when a child is charged with murder in Malaysia? Here's what the law says

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 23 -- A 14-year-old was yesterday charged with murdering an older student in a Bandar Utama school here, raising questions about the legal protections and implications for a minor ... Read More


Riding beyond home: How Kelantan's young riders chase their dream at the Selangor Turf Club

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- In a sport once known as the pastime of royalty, the path to glory begins far from the grandstands in the Malay villages along peninsular Malaysia's east coast, where a select... Read More


Keeping the Sport of Kings alive: How Malaysia's only apprentice jockey school is grooming the next generation of riders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- Long before engines roared on racetracks, there was the thrill of thundering hooves - a contest of speed and grace that once captured the hearts of spectators alike. Horse ra... Read More