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Batik Air to launch Bangkok, Kuching routes from Subang in July

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Batik Air will launch its first international route from Subang Airport on July 28 with daily flights to Bangkok. The airline will also begin daily services to Kuching on the ... Read More


Johor motorists can claim compensation for accidents caused by damaged roads, says exco

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 25 -- Motorists involved in accidents due to road damage in Johor are entitled to claim compensation, said Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committ... Read More


'We're in this together': Singapore Malay-Muslim success a collective effort, says acting Muslim affairs chief

SINGAPORE, May 25 -- The success of Singapore's Malay/Muslim community must be a shared mission, the republic's acting minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said. Faishal stressed the ... Read More


The AseanSummit road closures show why KLIA needs a unified mobility strategy - Yap Wen Min

Kuala Lampur, May 25 -- As Kuala Lumpur prepared to welcome delegates for the 46th Asean Summit in late May 2025, main highways, including every major route to KLIA and Subang Airport, were closed in ... Read More


Accused of driving Malays from cities under guise of urban renewal, Nga Kor Ming says it's about rescuing the poor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming denies claims that the Urban Renewal Bill will push urban Malays out of the cities. The minister has been on the receiving e... Read More


Before the spotlight: A reflection on Nurul Izzah - Abbi Kanthasamy

Kuala Lampur, May 25 -- Four years ago, I spent half a day in my photography studio with a family many Malaysians now know by heart. Anwar Ibrahim, his wife Dr Wan Azizah, and their daughter, Nurul Iz... Read More


In Damansara Perdana, an awesome chicken 'mandi' and 'shawarma' await at the unassuming Charisma Arab and Pastry

PETALING JAYA, May 25 -- "The chicken mandi is not ready yet, sir. You want shawarma?" I nod, pay, and take the only seat at the lone plastic table. It's not hot, exactly, but the air on the lower gr... Read More


The evolving film culture in Malaysia: From cinematic experiences to film clubs and critiques

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Film culture in Malaysia has seen remarkable growth and transformation over the years. From the heyday of film critics and clubs to the emergence of pop culture conventions, f... Read More


The unravelling of refugee support in Malaysia: Where do we go from here? - Ng Chien Chern

Kuala Lampur, May 25 -- The ascent of Donald Trump on 20 January 2025 as the 47th President of the United States has ushered in sweeping changes to both US domestic and foreign policies, guided by his... Read More


Elephant grass to keep elephants out: Terengganu banks on nature to curb wild raids

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 -- The Terengganu government is proposing to plant Napier grass in logged areas to prevent wild elephant encroachments, as the state ramps up efforts to protect both wildlife ... Read More