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DBKL denies claims of plans to remove Chinese characters from Petaling Street signboards

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has denied allegations that it plans to remove Chinese characters from signboards in Petaling Street, calling the claims baseless. In a statemen... Read More


China and Malaysia: A celebration of culture, tradition and culinary excellence at IOI Resort City

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 24 -- IOI Properties Group (IOIPG) and Visit IOI Resort City celebrated the unique and significant relationship between Malaysia and China which transcends beyond the established diplo... Read More


Starbucks Malaysia donates RM500,000 to local artists and Palestine relief fund, earns Malaysia Book of Records title in Bearista Art Project finale

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Starbucks Malaysia concluded its year-long 'Starbucks Art For Good: The Bearista Art Project' with a pledge of RM500,000 to support local artists and Palestine relief efforts.... Read More


Lab-bred endangered freshwater crab endemic to Singapore thrives in the wild again seven years after release

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24 -- Seven years after being released into the wild, the endangered Singapore freshwater crab (Johora singaporensis), bred in a laboratory, is thriving in its natural habitat. Releas... Read More


MBPJ to privatise Jalan 229 crematorium amid planned upgrades

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) crematorium at Jalan 229, Section 51A, will be privatised as part of an upgrade that includes a columbarium. According to The Star, Peta... Read More


MEF: Firms must step up to help Malaysia fight rapid talent flight

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged companies to offer more competitive salaries and benefits to curb the country's accelerating brain drain. In an Utusan Mala... Read More


No 'neijuan' here: Chinese nationals flock to Malaysia for respite from the '996' life

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Fleeing China's exhausting "996" work culture - 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week - more Chinese nationals are moving to Malaysia under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) schene. ... Read More


From 'ni hao' to buy now: How Chinese brands are gaining ground and dominating in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Chinese brands are making significant inroads into the Malaysian market, leveraging competitive pricing and quality to attract local consumers. From food and beverage chains ... Read More


Humanity's enduring legacy of soda cans, polyester clothes, and chicken bones

LONDON, Feb. 24 -- Future archaeologists will likely unearth plastic waste, fast fashion, items and junk food remnants as humanity's most enduring geological legacy, two scientists said in a book Pal... Read More


BMW pulls the plug on Oxford Mini EV production, cites industry flux

LONDON, Feb. 24 -- BMW has confirmed that it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant due to multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry. The c... Read More