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'Priced out': Johor Bahru locals shun downtown shops as 'Singapore pricing' takes root

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 15 -- Some residents of the state capital here say they are being "priced out" of their own city, particularly in downtown areas, as the strong spending power of cross-border shopper... Read More


As Peninsular Malaysia shuns pig farming, Sarawak rises as pork hub for Singapore

KUCHING, Feb. 15 -- As pig farming faces mounting pressure from disease, land competition, and royal decrees in Peninsular Malaysia, the East Malaysian state of Sarawak is rapidly cementing its positi... Read More


Bersatu regains full control of Facebook page after sabotage posts mocking Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has successfully regained full control of its official Facebook account after it was hijacked by unauthorised parties who posted conte... Read More


Over 1,000 GP clinics to stay open in Singapore during Chinese New Year, says MOH

SINGAPORE, Feb. 15 -- More than 1,000 general practitioner (GP) clinics in Singapore will remain open over the upcoming Chinese New Year period from Feb 16 to Feb 18 to provide medical care to the pub... Read More


Singapore man with mild dementia found in Kuala Lumpur after missing for eight days

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 15 -- SINGAPORE, Feb 15 - A 76-year-old Singaporean man with mild dementia who went missing in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month has been found, according to The Straits Times. In a ... Read More


Chinchilla ticket officer? Inside the viral sensation of a fully functional cat subway station (VIDEO)

BEIJING, Feb. 14 -- Enthralled by last year's viral underground cat subway stop? Well, creator Xing Zhilei has returned with a whole upgrade creating a full station that even includes a ticketing cou... Read More


At House of Sephora 2026, textures are the real showstoppers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14 -- Sephora Malaysia has brought back its biannual House of Sephora showcase, unveiling what it describes as the country's most anticipated beauty trend report, with texture emerg... Read More


Thai PM Anutin marries long-time partner in private Bangkok ceremony

BANGKOK, Feb. 14 -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul married his long-time partner Thananon Niramit in a private ceremony at his residence in Bangkok yesterday. Anutin's children and a senior ... Read More


'Taxi Driver' star Lee Je Hoon to mark 20th debut anniversary with Kuala Lumpur fan meeting this April

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14 -- Award-winning South Korean actor Lee Je-hoonwill celebrate two decades in the entertainment industry with Malaysian fans this spring. The 2026 LEE JE HOON FANMEETING [Our 20t... Read More


McDonald's Malaysia to invest RM1b, open 100 new outlets, offer over 10,000 jobs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- McDonald's Malaysia has unveiled a RM1 billion plan to expand its operations over the next five years. The commitment is part of the company's efforts to enhance restaurant a... Read More