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Yeo Bee Yin backs Rain Rave festival, says 'moral policing' hurts tourism push

Kuala Lampur, May 2 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 - Former minister Yeo Bee Yin has defended the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF) amid ongoing backlash, saying critics should not overreact and warned t... Read More


Kota Bharu college offers support to family of teen student murdered in Ketereh, pledges full cooperation in police investigation

KOTA BHARU, May 2 -- Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Sdn Bhd (KPTMSB) has expressed sorrow over the death of its 19-year-old student from its campus here who was found in Ketereh, Kelantan with multiple stab wou... Read More


Rain Rave festival debate should not be framed in extremes, says Johor DAP vice-chairman

KUCHING, May 2 -- The debate over the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 should not be reduced to extreme positions and must instead be approached rationally, balancing values, freedom and economic c... Read More


Fresh crocodile scare near Keppel Bay after earlier Sentosa sightings this year

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- A crocodile was spotted near Keppel Bay here on April 29, prompting fresh monitoring by authorities, news outlet CNA reported. The reptile is believed to be an estuarine crocodile... Read More


KL nightlife gets a new pulse as Havefun Live Show debuts dual-level party playground at The Arch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- A new contender is looking to reshape Kuala Lumpur's nightlife, with Havefun Live Show debuting a dual-level entertainment concept that blends private luxury with high-energy li... Read More


DBKL imposes 300m buffer zone on Bukit Kiara project after TTDI residents' concerns, says Hannah Yeoh

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 - Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has imposed a 300m buffer zone on a proposed development opposite the Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara recreational park, follow... Read More


Clearer guidelines needed on cargo handling after Hin Leong, Ocean Tankers scandals, says industry player

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The maritime industry is urging regulators to provide clearer guidance on cargo handling practices, particularly involving oil commingling in shore tanks, ... Read More


Blossom Wong, feared Special Branch undercover officer, dies at 87

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Blossom Wong, one of Malaysia's best-known Special Branch officers and undercover operatives, has died at the age of 87, New Straits Times reported. Wong ... Read More


Keen to keep fit, but have to wait: Over-60s in Singapore sweating it out just to get a gym slot

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- More older people in Singapore are signing up for strength and balance training to stay independent as they age, but the long waitlists are making access harder. Popular community... Read More


Singapore shippers impose extra fees as Middle East war disruption raises fuel and freight bills

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- Freight forwarders in Singapore say profits have fallen about 20 per cent as the Middle East conflict pushes up fuel, insurance and shipping costs. Some local operators said charg... Read More