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'Unless buses are flying': Penang exco defends LRT, flyovers as critics push for cheaper congestion fixes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- The Penang government has defended its emphasis on large-scale infrastructure projects such as flyovers, underpasses and the light rail transit (LRT), asserting they are essen... Read More


DBKL offers discounted traffic fines until Sept 17 for Merdeka and Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced special traffic compound rates in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The offer is available until Se... Read More


Singapore orders Meta, X to correct 'false' claims by US comic Sammy Obeid over show cancellations

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- Singapore's Ministry for Digital Development and Information (MDDI) has reportedly instructed Meta and X to issue correction notices to users who accessed posts by US-based comed... Read More


'We will start again from zero': World champs Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei say rewards won't distract them

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 4 -- Newly crowned world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have reportedly said they are grateful for the appreciation theyreceived recently but intend to remain focused on t... Read More


Pregnant cosplayer dies after fall from 28th floor of Penang condo, say police

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- A 34-year-old woman dressed in an anime costume died after falling from the 28th floor of a condominium in Bayan Lepas, Penang, last night. Residents heard a loud noise aroun... Read More


Rise in school bullying prompts calls for reform and comprehensive prevention in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Malaysia has recorded a sharp rise in school bullying cases over the past four years, prompting renewed calls for legal reform and preventive measures. According to CNA, the ... Read More


Azalina: 41 of 60 criminal cases involving politicians since 2020 marked as no further action

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said atotal of 41 out of 60 investigation papers on criminal cases in... Read More


New traffic system at KLIA: What you need to know about the 10-minute drop-off/pick-up rule

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Planning to drop off or pick up someone at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) soon? A new Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) with a timed grace period is set to be... Read More


Clothed skeleton with knife found near Kedah farm, cops treat case as sudden death

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- A rubber tapper reportedly discovered a human skeleton lying on its back, fully clothed, with a knife placed beside it in Kampung Padang Besar, Kuala Ketil, yesterday. Accord... Read More


Still confused about spending your SARA RM100? Here's a simple step-by-step guide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Are you looking to join the nearly three million Malaysians who have already started spending their RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) but unsure about how to do so? Then all... Read More