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Malaysia eyes role as Islamic crypto capital with KWAP's strategic stake in Fasset

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- On the eve of the Asean-GCC Summit, Malaysia has signalled its ambition to become the world's Islamic crypto capital, with a strategic investment in Dubai-based Islamic digital... Read More


'GRS in the driver's seat': PBS stresses coalition leadership ahead of Sabah elections

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) must be in the driving seat in any collaboration for the coming state elections, said Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joac... Read More


As Malaysia assumes chairmanship this year, what is the Asean Summit and why does it matter?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- Malaysia is again hosting the pivotal Asean Summit this year, leading as chairman amid global volatility fuelled by populist trade policies and the reemergence of protectionism... Read More


At KL book fair, vintage sneaker brand Fung Keong turns heads with Keluang Man and M. Nasir collabs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- It's called the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) 2025. However, the independent publishing house Rabak-Lit is attracting attention for more than just books. Since ... Read More


In Sri Aman, man shot dead after mistaken for wild boar by hunting buddy

KUCHING, May 26 -- A 40-year-old man was killed yesterday during a hunting trip in Sri Aman after he was shot by his friend who mistook him for a wild boar. Sri Aman police chief Supt Dennis Bunyam s... Read More


Three times bigger: Singapore Oceanarium on Sentosa to open July 23 (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 26 -- SEA Aquarium will reopen as the Singapore Oceanarium on July 23 after a three-month revamp. The new attraction in the Resorts World Sentosa is three times larger, featuring 22 im... Read More


RON95 subsidy rationalisation to begin in second half of 2025, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 -- The rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies will be implemented in the second half of 2025, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the Ministry of... Read More


Johor exco: HIV cases among undergraduates rose to 12 last year

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 26 -- HIV cases among undergraduates in Johor increased to 12 last year, compared to 10 recorded the year before, according to Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling... Read More


China to counter trade tensions with fresh policies and broader cooperation, Li Qiang says ahead of Asean Summit

BEIJING, May 26 -- China is weighing new policy tools in the face of an international economic and trade order that is "under severe impact", Chinese Premier Li Qiang told a symposium with Chinese fir... Read More


Securing the maritime commons: Why Asean, GCC, and China must navigate toward shared naval cooperation - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 25 -- In an age of intensifying maritime rivalry and rising naval nationalism, few regions possess the geopolitical leverage, commercial reach, and diplomatic flexibility to shape a ... Read More