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Consumers rejoice but Malaysian, Indonesian entrepreneurs sound alarm as Chinese chains flood region

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- Chinese brands are enjoying growing success in Southeast Asia, but some local players and observers remain wary about their rapid rise and potential impact on domestic busines... Read More


Wait for Wednesday? PM asks to be given more time to finalise 'extraordinary tribute' announcement

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his anticipated major announcement has been delayed to tomorrow or Wednesday, which he described as an "extraordinary tribute" to Mal... Read More


Unhealthy air quality in peninsular Malaysia doubles to eight areas in 24 hours

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- The number of areas in peninsular Malaysia recording unhealthy air quality has doubled overnight, based on readings from the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Manag... Read More


Anwar denies last-minute switch in CJ pick, says vilified for one week just because process was still ongoing

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly denied claims of a last-minute change in the proposed candidate for Chief Justice. He said today that the appointment had ... Read More


'Shut the gates': Singapore judge criticises victim-blaming tactics in sexual offence cases

SINGAPORE, July 21 -- High Court Judge Vincent Hoong criticised inappropriate cross-examination tactics during sexual offense trials in Singapore, citing examples where lawyers made degrading suggesti... Read More


MACC seizes RM332m in assets from scrap metal and e-waste smuggling syndicate

PETALING JAYA, July 21 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen and confiscated assets valued at over RM332 million in an ongoing probe into a scrap metal and e-waste smuggling sy... Read More


Zii Jia spotted in China, looks healthy and in good spirits

BEIJING, July 21 -- After staying out of the public eye for a while after putting up concerning Instagram posts, national badminton player Lee Zii Jia has reappeared in.China. Lee was spotted on Chin... Read More


Women's rights pioneer and Ops Lalang detainee Theresa Lim dies at 68, mourned by activists

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- Renowned women's rights activist Theresa Lim Chin Chin has reportedly died at the age of 68 early yesterday. Malaysiakini cited her son Daniel Jeyachristi Anthony confirming ... Read More


Man United's Rashford eyes fresh start as Barcelona loan move nears completion

LONDON, July 21 -- Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is in Spain to finalise a season-long loan move to Barcelona. The 27-year-old arrived in Catalonia on Sunday night after receiving permiss... Read More


Singapore corruption case involving Ong Beng Seng, ex-minister Iswaran sees new developments

SINGAPORE, July 21 -- The pre-trial conference for Malaysian tycoon Datuk Ong Beng Seng's corruption case has been pushed back to July 28 following a rescheduling request. Ong, 79, who brought Formul... Read More