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Why Malaysian families are seeking global education that builds confidence and real-world skills

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- For many Malaysian parents, the idea of preparing their children for the future has never felt more urgent. The world of work is shifting quickly, and the careers that once se... Read More


Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Headquarters, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, has been appointed as the 31st Chief of Army (PTD), effective tomorr... Read More


Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

SINGAPORE, Dec. 31 -- Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. Vendors told The Straits Times they cut prices of the premi... Read More


Ex-minister Abdul Kadir's defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Former culture, arts and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir is set to give his testimony at the High Court here on January 6 in a defamation case against influ... Read More


Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin's resignation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal has stepped down as Johor Perikatan Nasional chairman, following Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's announcement that he will resign as Perikatan Nasional chi... Read More


Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- The federal government can tap into the RM2.1 trillion local bond market to source more than RM20 billion for part-payment of outstanding excess tax refunds, says DAP MP for B... Read More


Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. The decision was conveyed in a circular dated December 17... Read More


Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 30 -- Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has decided to step down as chairman of Perikatan Nasional (PN), with his resignation taking effect on January 1, 2026, amid mounting tensions within ... Read More


Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

SINGAPORE, Dec. 30 -- A manufacturing worker who bit off her colleague's fingertip during a dispute in Singapore was sentenced to eight months and two weeks' jail yesterday. Li Yali, a 37-year-old Ch... Read More


Singapore national serviceman who preyed on teen boys online for sex sentenced to one-year reformative training

SINGAPORE, Dec. 30 -- A 19-year-old full-time national serviceman with the Singapore Police Force was ordered to undergo reformative training for at least a year on December 29 for offering cash to te... Read More