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Ballooning household debt in South-east Asia: The deindustrialisation trap in Malaysia - Phar Kim Beng and John Yip

Kuala Lampur, July 20 -- Rising household debt has become a defining feature of South-east Asia's economic landscape, and nowhere is this more acute than in Malaysia. Once an exemplar of export-drive... Read More


Man opens fire in failed JB robbery, suspect still at large after fleeing on motorcycle

JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 -- Police said they have launched an investigation after a viral video showed a man firing a shot during an attempted robbery in Taman Megah Ria at Seri Alam here. The 31-second ... Read More


China says exports reflect demand, not bid for world market dominance

BEIJING, July 20 -- China is not seeking to dominate global markets, Vice Finance Minister Liao Min said on Friday while defending the country's trade practices during a G-20 gathering near Durban, So... Read More


AI and ethics can help stop online harassment - Lim Jo Yi, He Xiaoyan and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, July 20 -- From school halls to digital spaces, moral and civic education teaches us to be helpful, considerate, and kind members of society. Yet, despite these teachings, various forms ... Read More


Eighth Malaysia International Film Festival opens with 'Ninavau', a celebration of Sabahan storytelling

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- The eighth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) officially opened last night at the Sunken Garden, MyTOWN Shopping Centre here, with a celebration of local cinema an... Read More


Out of jealousy, Form One girl tied and gagged in school toilet by classmates in Sg Petani

SUNGAI PETANI, July 20 -- A Form One female student was allegedly tied up and gagged by two schoolmates in a secondary school toilet here, in what police suspect was an act of bullying driven by jealo... Read More


Manjung cops say probing case of teens duped into sending nudes to 'doctor' over Telegram app

IPOH, July 20 -- Police are reportedly investigating a case involving two 15-year-old schoolgirls who were allegedly duped into sending nude photos to a person posing as a doctor. The Star cited Manj... Read More


Mukhriz says Pejuang open to new Opposition alliance, may consider electoral pact with Perikatan in GE16

SHAH ALAM, July 20 -- Parti Pejuang Tanahair has reportedly expressed openness to the formation of an Opposition alliance, following the meeting chaired by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Its president Dat... Read More


PAS snubbing Muhyiddin meeting? Tuan Ibrahim says Abdul Hadi merely fully booked

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- PAS has reportedly played down the absence of president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang from a recent meeting chaired by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin inv... Read More


MGM China confirms Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung's HK$.1.4m casino debt fully repaid

HONG KONG, July 20 -- Hong Kong actor Jacky Heung has settled a gambling debt that recently landed him in legal trouble with a Macau casino operator, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. On Wedn... Read More