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After Wangsa Maju scandal, FT Dept says MPPWP is a welfare body and not a business entity

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The Federal Territories Department (JWP) has issued a stern public reminder that the Federal Territories Residents Representative Council (MPPWP) is not a business entity, fo... Read More


Foreign investors flock back to Malaysian bonds in march, pouring in RM6.1b despite global jitters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Foreign investors demonstrated renewed confidence in the Malaysian bond market in March, pouring in a net RM6.1 billion in the strongest monthly inflow seen in 10 months, acc... Read More


No let-up for KLCC 'photo touts' as DBKL seizes more cameras in latest 'Op Lens' raid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised photographers, or 'photo touts,' around the city's top tourist spots, seizing more equipment and i... Read More


Widespread thunderstorm warning hits KL, Selangor, Penang; Friday commuters brace for heavy rain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for large swathes of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak, effective immedi... Read More


'Korean Coachella': HYBE, SM, JYP and YG plan K-pop festival venture in South Korea

SEOUL, April 17 -- Four of South Korea's biggest K-pop agencies are teaming up to establish a joint venture aimed at launching a large-scale music festival designed to rival global events such as Coac... Read More


Transport Ministry rolls out tiered ferry surcharge from April 20, exemptions for daily commuters and locals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The government will introduce a targeted bunker fuel surcharge on passenger and roll-on roll-off ferry services from April 20 to offset rising marine diesel costs. The Minis... Read More


Police caution public over unlawful social media use linked to seditious, provocative debates

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Police have urged the public to avoid turning social media into a platform for unlawful and provocative debates that could disrupt public order. The Criminal Investigation D... Read More


Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Growing alarm over road safety in Malaysia has triggered an unusually strong public mandate for legislative and educational reform, as citizens grow increasingly weary of rec... Read More


Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can't quit their cars despite affordable public transport

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- A new survey by global research firm Ipsos has unveiled a disconnect at the heart of Malaysia's public transport system, explaining why the nation remains trapped in an entre... Read More


Red bays are public after 6.30pm - MPAJ warns businesses against 'chop' culture following Ampang Point ops

AMPANG JAYA, April 16 -- Business owners in Ampang Jaya are reminded that special parking bays marked in red are only for their exclusive use during specific daytime hours, and any attempt to block th... Read More