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Conveniently, China decides to build underwater research facility in South China Sea

BEIJING, Feb. 13 -- China is set to build a deep-sea research facility in the resource-rich South China Sea, a move that could strengthen its territorial claims while advancing marine exploration. Ac... Read More


'Oppressive and draconian': Review Sosma this year to uphold human rights, rule of law, says Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has called for a review of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) this year, urging the government to remove its "oppressive and d... Read More


Singapore boosts family-friendly infrastructure, requiring new buildings to have at least one lactation room from 2025

SINGAPORE, Feb. 13 -- New buildings in Singapore will need to provide at least one lactation room if they have a gross floor area of 5,000 sq m or more, according to an upcoming revision of its Buildi... Read More


Denco Group wins two major awards at Asia Automotive Award 2024, eyes international markets

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 13 -- Malaysia's Denco Group of Companies has achieved a significant milestone in the automotive sector, clinching two prestigious accolades at the Asia Automotive Award 2024. The hom... Read More


Religious affairs minister set to attend Jakim's Chinese New Year do this Sunday at Klang Hokkien Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar will attend a Chinese New Year celebration at the Klang Hokkien Association headquarte... Read More


Religious affairs minister set to toss 'yee sang' at Jakim's Chinese New Year event this Sunday

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar will participate in a yee sang tossing ceremony at a Chinese New Year celebration orga... Read More


Peaceful Assembly Act: Govt grants moratorium allowing gatherings without venue owner's permission pending amendments

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- The government has granted a moratorium allowing peaceful assemblies to proceed without requiring venue owners' permission while awaiting amendments to the Peaceful Assembly A... Read More


KL, JB, Penang and Ipoh are among Asia-Pacific's best 100 cities in 2025 - here are the reasons why

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru, Penang and Ipoh have been ranked among the top 100 cities in the Asia-Pacific region in a new report by Resonance Consultancy, highlighting their eco... Read More


PM Anwar's global engagement: 31 countries visited since 2022 to strengthen ties, attract investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made official visits to 31 countries between November 2022 and February 2025, focusing on strengthening diplomatic and economic tie... Read More


Education Ministry: 8,076 candidates were no-shows for 2024 SPM exams

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- A total of 8,076 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates did not sit for any written examination papers, according to data recorded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) as of ... Read More