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Some money in an account is linked to crime, can govt take all of it? Court of Appeal says no

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 7 -- When money from an investment scam landed in a company's bank account, the government moved to seize everything in it, but the Court of Appeal has now drawn a line on how far such... Read More


At Busan film fest, Michelle Yeoh teases 'Blade Runner 2099' ahead of New York Comic Con

BUSAN, Oct. 7 -- Malaysian actress and Academy Award winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has described her upcoming role in Blade Runner 2099 as an "amazing journey," ahead of her trip to New York Comic Con ... Read More


Michelle Yeoh rules out directing, praises Korean cinema as she picks up Busan's Asian Filmmaker of the Year award

BUSAN, Oct. 7 -- Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh said she embraces new challenges and does not fear failure, as she returned to the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for the first time in 15 years to rec... Read More


Bersatu acted in 'bad faith' to cripple Perikatan before Melaka polls, Takiyuddin claims in court filing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has accused Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia of deliberately trying to "cripple" the coalition ahead of the... Read More


Immigration D-G: Shuttered Pahang resort turned into 24-hour scam hub with Starlink and lookouts, 98 detained

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- A shuttered resort in Pahang was allegedly turned into a 24-hour scam call centre by an international syndicate that used Starlink internet and lookouts in an apparent attempt ... Read More


Man returns hamster after CCTV footage of alleged pet shop theft in Pasir Gudang goes viral

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- A man who was caught on CCTV allegedly taking a hamster from a pet shop in Pasir Gudang, Johor, has returned the animal after footage of the incident went viral on social media... Read More


Melaka housewife jailed 12 months for posing as senior Immigration officer, offering work pass services

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- A 51-year-old housewife who posed as a senior Immigration Department officer and offered to arrange work passes for foreign workers has been sentenced to 12 months in prison an... Read More


Malaysia's Gen Z leads surge in support for banning children from social media, Ipsos poll finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- Gen Z Malaysians, the first generation raised entirely in the digital age, are increasingly spearheading calls to keep children off social media, according to a new survey by g... Read More


Flying in to KLIA after midnight? Buses replace Aerotrain from 12am to 5am during software works

SEPANG, Oct. 6 -- The KLIA Aerotrain will be paused from 12am to 5am during two rounds of software works in October and November, with buses taking over transfers between the Main Terminal and Satelli... Read More


After Irene Sofiya's death, Suhakam calls for nationwide overhaul of school safeguarding

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- Suhakam's Children's Commissioners have called for nationwide reforms to school safeguarding following the death of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, including tig... Read More