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Machete brawl at Melbourne mall sparks lockdown, teen among two arrested

MELBOURNE, May 25 -- A violent brawl involving machetes erupted between rival groups at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north this afternoon, leaving one person hospitalised and two others - ... Read More


Youth council says raising retirement age to 65 unsuitable for Malaysia, warns of shrinking job opportunities for graduates

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- The Malaysian Youth Council has voiced its opposition to the proposal to raise the retirement age to 65, arguing that the policy is not suitable for Malaysia's labour market. ... Read More


New 'traffic light' performance system: Local councils rated red will face cuts, those rated green get more funds, says housing minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has warned local councils that poor performance under the new "traffic light" grading system will carry consequences, includi... Read More


Cops say suspect who attacked ex-wife's partner in Puchong has prior record, motive believed to be jealousy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Police are hunting three men, including a suspect with a prior criminal record, in connection with the assault of a 47-year-old man in Puchong early yesterday morning. Subang ... Read More


Now Anwar understands why BN did it, Umno Youth chief says of past political appointments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has defended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's remarks that political appointments by a government do not constitute abuse... Read More


JYP says Stray Kids' Felix to limit dance routines on North American tour due to back pain

SEATTLE, May 24 -- Stray Kids dancer and rapper Felix will modify his performances during the group's "dominATE North America" tour due to a back issue, their agency JYP Entertainment (JYPE) announced... Read More


Rafizi bows out with 'relief', but insists Malaysia still deserves better

JOHOR BARU, May 24 -- Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says he feels "a great deal of relief" as he prepares to return to private life following his defeat in the PKR deputy presidency race, ending a decades-l... Read More


Domestic dispute turns violent as man attacked by partner's ex and two others in Puchong

SUBANG JAYA, May 24 -- A man is in serious condition after a violent attack by three individuals, including the ex-husband of his partner, at an apartment in Taman Puchong Intan early this morning. A... Read More


Singapore Muslim affairs minister condemns Gaza remarks by expat commentator Critical Spectator, warns of threat to social harmony

SINGAPORE, May 24 -- Singapore minister Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim has condemned recent anti-Gaza remarks made by social media commentator Critical Spectator, warning that such rhetoric risks underminin... Read More


MoH dental van crashes with 10-tonne lorry en route to rural clinic, no serious injuries reported

TENOM, May 24 -- Seven dental personnel from the Ministry of Health (MoH) had a frightening experience when the van they were travelling in collided with a 10-tonne lorry on Jalan Kampung Mamaitom thi... Read More