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New national cost-of-living action plan to be launched in Q2, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- A new National Cost-of-Living Action Plan, scheduled for launch in the second quarter of this year, is expected to ensure the government's measures in addressing cost-of-living... Read More


San Remo reassures Malaysian consumers on halal status, clarifies carbonara product not sold locally

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Australian pasta manufacturer San Remo Macaroni Company Pty Ltd has clarified that all its products officially distributed in Malaysia are halal-certified and comply with recog... Read More


San Remo reassures Malaysians: Officially sold products halal, carbonara sauce not distributed locally

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Australian pasta manufacturer San Remo Macaroni Company Pty Ltd has clarified that all its products officially distributed in Malaysia are halal-certified and comply with recog... Read More


JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims 'overlooked' road tax, insurance since 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- A woman entrepreneur cited oversight in renewing her road tax and insurance since 2018 - claiming the matters were previously handled by family members - after she was detained... Read More


The great 'banchan' break-up: Are South Koreans about to pay for their favourite freebie?

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- A fierce debate is bubbling across South Korea's dining scene as restaurateurs weigh a once-unthinkable move: charging for banchan refills. The country's free-flowing side dishes - f... Read More


Gundam's big twist? A 39-year-old Guns N' Roses anthem suddenly climbing the charts in Japan (VIDEO)

TOKYO, Feb. 8 -- When Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe hit Japanese cinemas on January 30, audiences expected cutting-edge mecha spectacle - not a blast of late-'80s American ro... Read More


Malaysia must be safeguarded against racial, religious divisions, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The country must be safeguarded against threats of division based on race and religion, which are becoming increasingly evident globally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar I... Read More


Body of woman, believed homeless, found on Jalan Sentul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- A woman, believed to be homeless, was found dead on Jalan Sentul near a traffic light this morning. The victim, thought to be a local, is estimated to be in her 40s or 50s, ac... Read More


Police seize RM69,000 worth of drugs hidden in helium tanks, four arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Police have detained four individuals, including three foreigners, and seized various drugs concealed in helium tanks following two special operations on Jalan Tun Razak yester... Read More


BTS set Seoul buzzing with free comeback concert - here's how ARMY can get in

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- BTS are officially stepping back into the spotlight - and they're doing it with a free outdoor concert in the heart of Seoul that promises to turn Gwanghwamun Square into the world's ... Read More