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After Finance Ministry says no duty due on K8 cargo, Maritime Network asks Customs dept to put ruling on record

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 29 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 - Maritime Network Sdn Bhd is seeking a written explanation from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) following a meeting with the Ministry of ... Read More


S&P keeps Malaysia's A- rating as economy maintains strong growth momentum

PUTRAJAYA, Sept. 29 -- S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia's sovereign credit rating at 'A-' with a Stable outlook, citing the economy's resilience and diversification, sustained growth momentu... Read More


Jennie gets a new Seoul-sized gig as Lotte Department Store's latest ambassador

SEOUL, Sept. 29 -- Blackpink's Jennie is adding another major name to her growing list of brand partnerships after being named the new face of Lotte Department Store. The appointment marks the depart... Read More


Singapore DPM Gan: Singapore, China should expand ties into AI and green economy

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 28 -- SINGAPORE, Sept 28 - Singapore and China should pursue a new phase of economic cooperation centred on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and the green economy, ... Read More


Hermes bracelet star attraction in auction of items from Singapore money laundering case

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28 -- Bids for hundreds of jewellery pieces seized in Singapore's S$3 billion (RM9.6 billion) money laundering case reached about S$5 million as the second online auction of confiscat... Read More


Saravanan, family arrive at MACC headquarters for asset declaration notices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- Ex-human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan and members of his family are at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya for statutory a... Read More


Data breach affects 23,549 customers of Singapore telco Simba, personal data protection commission investigating

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28 -- Telecommunications company Simba has disclosed a data breach affecting 23,549 customers, with compromised information including names, identity card numbers and dates of birth. ... Read More


Ampang Jaya police probe viral TikTok assault and multi-car collision

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- Police are investigating a case of vandalism and voluntarily causing hurt after a car collided with several parked vehicles and a related assault, which went viral on TikTok.... Read More


Avenged Sevenfold returns to Malaysia after 11 years, plays to 12,000 fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- American rock band Avenged Sevenfold returned to Malaysia after an 11-year absence, performing to a sold-out crowd of 12,000 at Unifi Arena Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Jalil on Sat... Read More


From Mat Kilau to flying Malays: How communal anxieties fuel alternative history publishers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 28 -- From claiming that ancient Malays could fly to asserting that they taught the Romans naval shipbuilding, former linguistics professor Solehah Yaacob has drawn international r... Read More