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Migrant workers in Singapore to have clinics within 2km under expanded healthcare plan

SINGAPORE, Dec. 15 -- Most migrant workers in Singapore will have access to a primary care clinic within two kilometres of their residence under plans being rolled out over the next few years to stren... Read More


K-pop caught in crossfire as Japanese idols dropped in China amid widening rift with Tokyo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 -- Tensions between China and Japan are reportedly affecting K-pop activities in China, with several events involving groups that include Japanese members cancelled or altered in... Read More


Malaysia's 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 -- Malaysia's median 5G download speed has nearly halved from its peak in late 2023, a new report from Ookla has found, a sign that the country's rapid and successful adoption of... Read More


Shell announces first batch of free fuel winners in nationwide campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 -- Shell Malaysia has unveiled the first group of winners for its nationwide free fuel campaign with Shell Lubricants, rewarding 92 Malaysians with either one year or three years... Read More


Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

SHAH ALAM, Dec. 15 -- Selangor police are investigating potential gang links in a recent spate of shootings in Klang, as concerns grow over gun violence and organised crime in the state. Selangor pol... Read More


IGP backs auto-registration of WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube under new MCMC licensing framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has expressed support for a new licensing move by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) aimed at strengthening nationa... Read More


CapitaLand shopper drives home smart #1 Premium EV in Malaysia's largest giveaway

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 15 -- CapitaLand's largest consumer giveaway in Malaysia concluded this month with a shopper driving home a smart #1 Premium electric vehicle (EV), the grand prize of its "Shop Smar... Read More


A moment of joy: Migrant workers' park dance in Singapore draws praise - and familiar backlash (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Dec. 15 -- A group of migrant workers went viral over the weekend after a video showed them joyfully dancing at a barbeque gathering at Pasir Ris Park, drawing smiles - and some criticism -... Read More


Zahid cautions BN component parties against exit, says there will be 'no way back'

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 14 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) has warned that any of its component parties considering leaving the coalition should be prepared to accept the consequences of that decision, with its c... Read More


No request yet from Anwar on Cabinet reshuffle names, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has yet to request names to fill vacant posts, despite speculation that a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent. Deputy Prime MinisterDatuk Se... Read More