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Ginger duck 'yee mee', 'har cheong kai' and Cantonese fried noodles are the draw at this noodles stall at Pudu's Restoran Ozap Omei Kopitiam

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Around Jalan Gelang or Ring Road in the Pudu area, all sorts of good food like steamed fish head to sponge rusks can be found. At this particular coffeeshop, a few steps away... Read More


Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 31 -- Happy New Year! 2026 comes for us all tomorrow. The Chinese Lunar Year will also transition from the Snake to the Horse (my birth year) in February and because my life is cos... Read More


From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia's 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Malaysia's sporting year reached unprecedented heights in 2025, led by a historic badminton world championship title in mixed doubles before an astonishing surge in wushu, swi... Read More


PM Anwar: Embrace spirit of togetherness, Madani will serve with integrity, courage and compassion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended heartfelt New Year wishes to all Malaysians, emphasising unity, ongoing reform, and inclusive prosperity as the nation ent... Read More


Are we failing to keep women in the workforce? - Dalilawati Zainal

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 31 -- Despite strong gains in female education, persistent gaps in care infrastructure and workforce design continue to push women out of formal employment, with long-term consequen... Read More


The low formaldehyde craze: Singapore's clean-home rush tests contractors' nerves, slows pre-CNY moves

SINGAPORE, Dec. 31 -- Singapore homeowners hoping to move into fresh, "safer" digs before Chinese New Year are discovering that cleaner renovations come at a price: longer waits. A growing number of ... Read More


Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- A recent study by the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) has found that while public transport in Greater Kuala Lumpur is functional for many commuters, its reliability remains... Read More


Why Malaysian families are seeking global education that builds confidence and real-world skills

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- For many Malaysian parents, the idea of preparing their children for the future has never felt more urgent. The world of work is shifting quickly, and the careers that once se... Read More


Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Headquarters, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, has been appointed as the 31st Chief of Army (PTD), effective tomorr... Read More


Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

SINGAPORE, Dec. 31 -- Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. Vendors told The Straits Times they cut prices of the premi... Read More