Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Rollout of new Malaysian passport with additional security features postponed

PUTRAJAYA, May 26 -- The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has announced a postponement of the much-anticipated new version of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which was originally set... Read More


Singlish use rising in Singapore, even at work, study finds

SINGAPORE, May 26 -- Singlish is increasingly shaping everyday communication in Singapore, including in workplaces, according to a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies. The study found that m... Read More


Will MCA back Perikatan again? As GE16 nears, DAP leader dares Wee Ka Siong to come clean

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- DAP National Strategic Director Liew Chin Tong has challenged MCA's Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong to be transparent with voters on whether his party would again back a PAS-dominated ... Read More


Sports legends Nicol David and Yao Ming meet in Beijing, with height jokes and a shared mission for children

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Datuk Nicol David's Instagram post this week has left fans both inspired and highly entertained after the Malaysian squash legend shared photos of herself meeting former NBA gi... Read More


Going to Genting this long weekend? You'll need to pay RM5 toll starting Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Motorists heading to Genting Highlands will soon need to factor in a new road charge, with Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB) set to begin collecting fees on Jalan Genting Highland... Read More


More than just a payslip deduction: What Perkeso actually does for Malaysian workers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- For many Malaysians, contributions to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) are little more than a routine deduction listed on their monthly payslips, quietly reducing tak... Read More


Le Sserafim redefines 'Fearless' with new album 'Pureflow Pt. 1'

SEOUL, May 25 -- Three years after their explosive debut, K-pop girl group Le Sserafim are returning with their second full-length album, Pureflow Pt. 1, a project that re-examines the very concept th... Read More


Man accused of stabbing woman in the neck in Kedah car attack to be charged tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- A man suspected of stabbing his female friend in the neck inside a car in Titi Gajah, Kepala Batas in Alor Setar, Kedash, on May 17 will be charged tomorrow. Kota Setar distri... Read More


Singapore eases private banking process for the rich, but keeps strict anti-money laundering checks

SINGAPORE, May 25 -- Singapore is moving to speed up how quickly wealthy clients can open private banking accounts as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global wealth hub. The Monetary Authorit... Read More


Kajang SILK Highway crash: Couple seriously injured after speeding car loses control on downhill stretch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- A husband and wife were seriously injured after their car was hit by a vehicle believed to have been speeding while descending a slope at KM3.5 of the Kajang-SILK Highway in Ka... Read More