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Monsoon surge continues: METMalaysia issues rain warnings for peninsula, puts Pahang on max alert

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia's northeast monsoon surge will continue to bring prolonged heavy rain to Peninsular Malaysia until December 19, with the national weather agency placing parts of Paha... Read More


JPJ arrests illegal tout, seizes vehicle in KLIA crackdown

SEPANG, Dec. 16 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has arrested a man for acting as an illegal tout at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, after he offered an unlicensed car rent... Read More


Malaysia's 5G performance reflects rapid expansion and strong user growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Malaysia's communications regulator has pushed back against a recent report showing a decline in 5G speeds, arguing that the moderation is a natural consequence of rapid expan... Read More


Hybe goes global with Tyla: New African venture signals expansion beyond K-pop

SEOUL, Dec. 16 -- Hybe has reportedly formed a new joint venture, NFO LLC, and entered a global management partnership with South African singer-songwriter Tyla, as the K-pop powerhouse steps up its e... Read More


Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) now available in Malaysia to help protect all infants against RSV disease

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Sanofi and AstraZeneca's Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) is now approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) and is available for the prevention of respiratory sync... Read More


'No compromise': Police assure full, transparent probe into Durian Tunggal triple shooting in Melaka, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has assured him that the investigation into last month's fatal shooting ... Read More


Costly distraction: Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- A moment of distraction proved costly for a Porsche Panamera driver in Kuala Langat yesterday after he lost control of his car and crashed while trying to retrieve his dropped... Read More


Slower 5G speeds a sign of success, not weakness, says MCMC in rebuttal to Ookla report

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- Malaysia's communications regulator has pushed back against a recent report showing a decline in 5G speeds, arguing that the moderation is a natural consequence of rapid expan... Read More


Why are fish prices so high in Malaysia? LKIM claims wholesalers are hoarding, manipulating market

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 -- The recent spike in fish prices across the country is not just due to the monsoon season but is also being driven by "market manipulation" from wholesalers who are stockpiling... Read More


Singapore families on key govt aid scheme fall to five-year low in 2024 as economy, job market strengthen

SINGAPORE, Dec. 16 -- The number of lower-income families receiving support under a key government financial aid scheme fell to its lowest level in five years in 2024. According to a report by The St... Read More