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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


Rules matter: The case for firm action on littering - Ben Fong Kok Seng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 31 -- Recently, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming expressed dismay on his social media about littering on the streets of Bukit Bintang. He also shared images of the... Read More


Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

KOTA TINGGI, Dec. 31 -- Despite being forcefully held against his will by a scam syndicate in Myanmar for more than a year, a 26-year-old man counts his blessings as he was rescued by authorities earl... Read More


2025 was huge for animation - here's what's coming in 2026 and beyond (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 31 -- 2025 has been a landmark year for animated films, with several titles not only dominating local box office charts, but also sparking conversations around the globe. Animation... Read More


Croc attacks on the rise in Sarawak: Eight cases, 66 missing persons in 2025, says Fire Dept

KUCHING, Dec. 30 -- The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak has urged the public to exercise greater caution following an increase in crocodile attacks and a continued number of missing persons... Read More