Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Anwar: ECRL and Kuantan Port to rebalance Malaysia's economic map

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 15 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the Malaysian government's commitment to leveraging flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. This will not be... Read More


Beyond 'just kids': Malaysia's struggle to confront bullying

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 8 -- Too often dismissed as childhood quarrels or harmless initiation rituals, bullying is far more insidious. Criminologists warn it is a form of deviant behaviour that sits betwe... Read More


Malaysia's case for the Urban Renewal Act: Housing minister explains why it can't wait

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Malaysia's towns and cities are changing, and so are the challenges that come with them. The country can no longer afford to delay in dealing with ageing buildings, outdated ... Read More


Government Procurement Bill 2025 aims to stop misuse of public funds, promote fairness in procurement, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- The government has introduced the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance fiscal discipline. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who a... Read More


Malaysia, Australia strengthen defence partnership with new security and industry initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Malaysia and Australia reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership at the 5th Malaysia-Australia High-Level Committee (HLC) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, co-chaired by Malay... Read More


Urban Renewal Bill: What does this mean for Malaysia's ageing neighbourhoods?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Malaysia has taken its first legislative step to reshape ageing towns and cities with the long-awaited Urban Renewal Bill tabled in Parliament yesterday The Bill, a first of ... Read More


Lessons from Hong Kong and China: What Malaysia can do to unlock its smart city potential

HONG KONG, Aug. 20 -- Imagine waking up and your kopi-o is already brewing because your artificial intelligence (AI) assistant knows you had a late night. It booked your e-hailing ride to the train s... Read More


Love all things - whether plush toys or clothes - Japanese? These thrift stores in the Klang Valley are cheaper than a plane ticket to Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- So what's all the fuss about Mono Loop, you're asking... isn't it just another second-hand shop for collectors and hobbyists? Aina Shahida, 26, who was seen at the recently-o... Read More


Caring for the carers: A social enterprise steps in to assist Malaysia's 'sandwich gen'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Juggling work, parenthood and elderly care, Malaysia's "sandwich generation" often faces burnout due to a lack of proper support systems. Caught between responsibilities, man... Read More


Anwar vows safe, peaceful passage for 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' protest

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure that the upcoming "Himpunan Turun Anwar" protest proceeds without any form of... Read More