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Who is Nick Adams, the US ambassador to Malaysia nominated by Trump, and what makes him so controversial?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- United States president Donald Trump has announced that conservative commentator and self-described "alpha male" Nick Adams will be nominated as the new US ambassador to Malay... Read More


TTDI residents raise concern over newly-installed EV chargers taking away public parking space

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- The Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents Association has voiced concern over the recent installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the neighbourhood, saying it takes away alrea... Read More


Imported fruits getting too pricey? Here are local alternatives that outshine them in nutrition

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- With the revised and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported goods set to take effect next month, Malaysians are bracing for a significant increase in the prices of i... Read More


Flexibility, financial benefits drive more Malaysians to quit nine-to-five jobs to join the gig economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- In recent years, a significant shift towards the gig economy has taken place within Malaysia's workforce. A growing number of Malaysians are leaving traditional nine-to-five ... Read More


Pursuit of peacefulness: Why more young Malaysian couples prefer to live in quieter suburbs these days

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- There was a time when Petaling Jaya was considered "too far" to move to... satellite cities like Subang Jaya were not the first choice of many families then. In recent years,... Read More


Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort aims to redefine hospitality through sustainability, waste reduction efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 -- In the heart of Sabah's Tuaran District, Shangri-La Rasa Ria is redefining hospitality through sustainability, inspired by its surroundings of rich biodiversity and vibrant co... Read More


What to know about Ozempic: Diabetes drug used off-label for weight loss sparks warnings

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 -- As global interest in weight loss remedies grows, the off-label use of diabetes medication Ozempic for shedding pounds in non-diabetic individuals has emerged as a trend. Thi... Read More


Makiplago unveils mega pavilion for MIHAS 2025 to connect halal SMEs with global markets

PETALING JAYA, May 29 -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 will feature the largest-ever pavilion dedicated to connecting Malaysia's halal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with... Read More


Kuala Lumpur Declaration explained: What does Asean's 20-year '2045 Vision' promise?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 -- All 10 Asean leaders, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, yesterday signed a regional long-term vision document titled Asean 2045: Our Shared Future. Dubbed the... Read More


Songket, satay and strategy: Malaysia flexes cultural soft power at 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 -- The 46th Asean Summit senior officials' meetings are underway at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and while diplomacy is at its core, Malaysia is putting its cultural richne... Read More