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Bung Moktar urges sweeping reforms for Sabah GLCs amid financial concerns

KOTA KINABALU, May 21 -- Sabah Umno has called for a comprehensive overhaul of state government-linked companies (GLCs) following concerns raised by the state Attorney-General over financial "sinkhole... Read More


Penang's tuna landings doubled in 2024, state eyes processing hub potential

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The tuna landing industry in Penang saw significant growth as landings more than doubled in 2024, according to state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol. He said the total tuna l... Read More


'I pulled it off': J-Hope makes Billboard cover history as first male K-pop solo star, celebrates world tour milestone

SEOUL, May 21 -- BTS member J-Hope has become the first male K-pop solo artist to appear on the cover of Billboard magazine, featured in its May issue. The publication described J-Hope as a standout ... Read More


'Unacceptable': Shaw calls for change after Man United's Europa League heartbreak

BILBAO, May 21 -- Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said he and his team-mates have to question whether they are good enough to represent the English giants after defeat in the Europa League final ... Read More


Hakam urges government to extend CJ Tengku Maimun, senior judges' term to uphold judicial reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- The National Human Rights Society of Malaysia (Hakam) has called for transparency and equal treatment in the extension of judicial tenures, expressing concern over reports of s... Read More


More than 150 mule accounts used for online gambling frozen in Penang, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- Police have frozen a total of 150 mule accounts used for online gambling in Penang, involving RM32 million between 2023 and this year. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said ... Read More


What brand of Malaysian hospitality will shape Aseanand related summits -Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- As Malaysia assumes the Asean Chairmanship from May 25-27, 2025, global attention turns to Kuala Lumpur-not only for its event management and diplomatic flair but also for the ... Read More


Kelantan police intercept Toyota Vellfire used to smuggle 15 undocumented migrants in Jeli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Police have thwarted a human smuggling attempt in Kelantan after intercepting a suspicious Toyota Vellfire in Jeli on May 18. The operation was led by the Jeli District Police... Read More


National University of Singapore says sorry for 'operational lapse' after Yale-NUS library book disposal sparks outcry (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- The National University of Singapore (NUS) has issued an apology following an "operational lapse" in handling hundreds of books from Yale-NUS College, which is scheduled to close ... Read More


Malaysia walks back Huawei AI project amid US-China tech tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Malaysia's announcement and quick retraction of plans to deploy Huawei AI technology has highlighted the intensifying technological rivalry between the United States and China.... Read More