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Transport Ministry drawing up new guidelines for p-hailing services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- The Transport Ministry is drafting new regulations for p-hailing services to ensure fair practices for both companies and delivery riders. In a written parliamentary reply, T... Read More


Penang approves special aid for civil servants ahead of Aidilfitri

GEORGE TOWN, March 5 -- The Penang state government has approved a special financial aid (BKK) payment of half a month's salary or a minimum of RM1,000 for state civil servants in conjunction with Har... Read More


Rafizi: Arm Holdings deal a 'radical approach' to jumpstart Malaysia's chip-making ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- Malaysia has struck a US$250 million (RM1.1 billion) deal with UK-based Arm Holdings Plc to secure semiconductor design licenses and technology over the next decade to move th... Read More


Rafizi: ARM deal a 'radical approach' to jumpstart Malaysia's chip-making ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- Malaysia has struck a US$250 million (RM1.1 billion) deal with UK-based Arm Holdings Plc to secure semiconductor design licenses and technology over the next decade to move th... Read More


Harith Iskandar, another Facebook user to get RM10,000 fine each over 'ham' joke as MCMC waits for Meta to close their social media accounts

CYBERJAYA, March 5 -- Comedian Harith Iskander and woman named Cecelia Yap who made a joke online about a "ham and cheese sandwich" deemed insensitive by certain Muslims will be fined and are at risk ... Read More


Influencer Ridz Okumura clarifies wife Akiko's death, urges end to speculation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 -- Social media influencer and entrepreneur Abd Ridzuan Abdul Mutalib, better known as Ridz Okumura, has broken his silence to address speculation surrounding the death of his wi... Read More


Syed Saddiq's 'dad' moment with Bella Astillah's son in Parliament raises eyebrows (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, March 4 -- Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has been making waves after sharing a heartwarming moment with actress and singer Bella Astillah's son, Ayden Adrean. As reported by Kosmo! ... Read More


Knight Frank: Malaysia's rich getting richer, gobbling up prime property

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Malaysia is on the rise, aligning with a global trend of increasing wealth accumulation, according to Knight Frank's Wealth... Read More


Grab snaps up Sarawak grocery chain Everrise for retail push

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Southeast Asia's ride-hailing leader, Grab Holdings Ltd, is expanding its footprint in the grocery sector by acquiring the Everrise supermarket chain in Sarawak. According to... Read More


Communications Ministry says no plan to implement urine screening to prevent drug use in concerts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- Putrajaya has no plans to implement urine tests for concertgoers as part of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb drug use at events, the Communications Ministry said y... Read More