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The vanilla farm that's saving lives: Inside Malaysia's revolutionary 'halfway farm' for former death row inmates

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- Just a year ago, Henry Wong, was staring down at a death sentence. He was convicted for drug trafficking and at the time he did not see a way out from behind prison bars. To... Read More


Institute of Risk Management and the Malaysian Association of Risk and Insurance Management sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 -- The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) and the Malaysian Association of Risk and Insurance Management (MARIM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to enhance c... Read More


Not just cute: Visit Malaysia 2026 sun bear mascot carries a conservation mission (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- When the Malayan sun bear was unveiled as the official mascot for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, conservationist Wong Siew Te could barely contain his delight. "Ini kali lah," he ... Read More


Why Malaysia's smallest bear matters - and what we need to do to save them

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The sun bear, the world's smallest bear species, is often easy to overlook. Yet this shy, fuzzy creature plays a vital role in maintaining the health of Malaysia's rainforest... Read More


Transport minister: Kejara demerit point system a failure, major overhaul on the way

SHAH ALAM, June 13 -- The demerit point system for traffic offences (Kejara) will undergo a major overhaul as it is not effective in its current state, Transport Minister Anthony Loke had said. Curre... Read More


From EVs to bubble tea: How Chinese brands are reshaping Malaysian lifestyles

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Once dismissed as low-cost alternatives and mass-produced goods, Chinese brands have now become a fixture in Malaysian daily life - from the smartphone in your pocket to the el... Read More