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What is Pinduoduo and how is its bargain-driven model reshaping Malaysians' shopping experience?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 -- In Malaysia's crowded and seemingly expanding e-commerce space, a different kind of competitor is gaining attention and making notable inroads - one where price trumps all and ... Read More


Toys in a (very big) box: How a simple steel container became a kids' paradise in Petaling Jaya

PETALING JAYA, May 13 -- Inside a modest steel container at a low-cost flat in Mutiara Damansara, children of all ages gather around props, toy figurines, and children's books - items many parents wou... Read More


Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- In the hours following the apprehension of a suspect, before any formal charges are filed, a court process determines whether the person in custody can be held longer to facilit... Read More


IGP urges restraint over N. Sembilan political crisis, assures public order intact

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has urged for calm and restraint amid an ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, as law enforcement work to ensure public order. Inspec... Read More


The goodest girl: Meet Tessy, the German Shepherd sniffing out MRT cable thieves one theft at a time (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 -- Tessy may look like any other trained sniffer dog at first glance, but along the Klang Valley's MRT rail alignments, her keen sense of smell has become a quiet yet formidable... Read More


An unlikely (and adorable) ally joins the fight to prevent MRT cable thefts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- In the fight against cable theft, an unlikely ally has emerged - trained sniffer dogs - that are now leading patrols across hard-to-reach areas where authorities once struggl... Read More


Bukit Aman CID: Bangsar's Jalan Telawi shooting tied to revenge over past gang turf disputes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- A shooting along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar on April 22 is believed to have stemmed from revenge linked to past territorial disputes between organised crime groups, police have ... Read More


What Meta's new Teen Accounts will look and feel like for Malaysian users under 16

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Meta Platforms recently rolled out enhanced safeguards for teenagers through its revamped "Teen Accounts" on Instagram, placing younger users under even stricter default sett... Read More


Meta urges 'nuanced' approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Meta Platforms has cautioned the Malaysian government that a blanket social media ban for users under the age of 16 risks backfiring, warning that such a move could inadverte... Read More


At 1am, the 'kaya' starts: An 84-year-old keeps a half-century craft alive in a KL alley

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 -- Long before the city stirs, when Jalan Yap Ah Loy is still in shadow, Wong Pek Yoke is already awake. At 1am, in a kitchen far from the bustle of Kuala Lumpur's daytime crow... Read More