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LCS project progress at 73pc, slightly behind schedule, says defence minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The littoral combat ship (LCS) project is behind schedule at 72.9 per cent completion as of June 25, short of its 76.1 per cent target, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Kha... Read More


The 'who next' challenge that washed out a rally

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- A curious rally over the weekend, a wee fire doused by a single question, who replaces Anwar? Which was, all sentimentalities and tribal pangs aside, right on the nose. "Tur... Read More


Azalina: NFA classification doesn't mean game over for Faisal Halim acid attack case

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The investigation into the acid attack on national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim could be reopened should new evidence emerge, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman S... Read More


Constrained, contained and capped conflict between Thailand and Cambodia - Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- From co-ordinated drone attacks in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, to the explosion of walkie-talkies in the Middle East, the nature of modern warfare has changed dramatically. I... Read More


From crisis to collaboration: Why harm reduction is Malaysia's public health opportunity - Bakhtiar Talhah

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- Almost two decades ago, I stood at the frontlines of Malaysia's HIV epidemic - a time when fear, stigma and silence ruled the discourse around drug use and HIV. The data was g... Read More


'Is it fair to bring a child into this?': Experts weigh in on financial, global fears stalling Malaysian youth's family plans

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- Malaysia's youths do want to start a family, but many aren't sure if it's the right time as financial realities stand in the way, along with quiet doubts about the future. Re... Read More


Johor MB floats RTS2 rail link between Iskandar Puteri and Tuas in talks with Singapore PM

JOHOR BAHRU, July 31 -- The Johor government has proposed the construction of a second Rapid Transit System (RTS2) link connecting Iskandar Puteri in Johor and Tuas in Singapore to further strengthen ... Read More


Anwar Ibrahim between idealism and political reality - Muhamamd Makmun Rasyid

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- Since assuming the role of Malaysia's 10th Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has faced consistent scrutiny. While political opponents have unsurprisingly challenged his... Read More


Lofi Girl finally graduates after seven years of non-stop studying

PETALING JAYA, July 31 -- After seven years of hitting the books, Lofi Girl - the beloved animated figure behind the viral "lo-fi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to" YouTube stream - has finally ... Read More


Foo Fighters tap Ilan Rubin as new drummer, Josh Freese joins Nine Inch Nails

LOS ANGELES, July 31 -- The Foo Fighters have named Ilan Rubin, longtime touring drummer for Nine Inch Nails, as their new drummer following Josh Freese's departure in May. According to Rolling Stone... Read More