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Anwar pledges to fix Sabah's water crisis by next year with RM1b boost

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 16 -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that Sabah's persistent water supply issues will be resolved next year. According to Berita Harian, the prime minister said t... Read More


Is Pop Mart's 'Labubu' the next 'Beanie Baby'? Analysts warn of hype bubble risk

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The frenzy surrounding Labubu toys is showing striking similarities to the boom-and-bust cycle that led to the collapse of Beanie Babies in the 1990s, a warning sign for investors... Read More


Extended wet spell forecast across Malaysia with risk of strong winds and heavy rain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 16 -- Malaysians have been advised to stay alert as unsettled weather conditions are set to linger until November 22. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said rec... Read More


Selangor MB's Office dismisses viral WhatsApp allegation against aide as 'malicious, political'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 16 -- The Selangor Menteri Besar's Office has dismissed a viral WhatsApp allegation involving one of its officers, labelling it "clearly malicious and politically motivated". In a ... Read More


Bars cheer, but experts caution as Thailand lift afternoon alcohol ban to boost tourism

BANGKOK, Nov. 15 -- Thailand is risking more accidents, injuries and even death as authorities relax alcohol rules to boost tourism and the economy, local public health experts have cautioned. The wa... Read More


At annual general assembly, MIC weighs BN exit as Vigneswaran says party no longer respected as 'sibling'

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 15 -- MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran has urged party members to openly discuss and decide whether the party should withdraw from Barisan Nasional (BN) at its annual general as... Read More


Khairy to hit Sabah campaign trail for 'old friends' despite uncertain Umno return

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 15 -- Although Khairy Jamaluddin's return to Umno remains uncertain, the former health minister has confirmed that he will head to Sabah to help campaign for Barisan Nasional (BN) c... Read More


MAHB: 'Unacceptable' contractor lapse during roof works caused KLIA Terminal 1 leak amid storm (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 15 -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has confirmed that the storm-related water leakage seen in a viral video from KLIA Terminal 1 yesterday was triggered by a contractor's p... Read More


'We're contesting the same seats': Zahid shoots down speculation of backroom deal with Warisan ahead of Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 15 -- Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly dismissed talk that Umno or Barisan Nasional (BN) is exploring a behind-the-scenes arrangement with Warisan to form the Sabah gov... Read More


Singapore's Land Transport Authority launches largest public transport consultation to refresh master plan

SINGAPORE, Nov. 15 -- Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has launched a nationwide consultation exercise to gather views from public transport users as it prepares to refresh its Land Transpor... Read More