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If the judiciary under the previous leadership reached new heights, why not under the new leadership? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, July 20 -- In "Duty to uphold independence of judiciary" I wrote of the United Nations (UN) Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary which was adopted by the Seventh UN Cong... Read More


A Malaysian triumph: Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery in Kuala Lumpur wins at inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup in Singapore

SINGAPORE, July 20 -- Last Friday, in the inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup at Marina Bay Sands here, Malaysia claimed a milestone: Ang Bo Ling, baker-owner of Twenty-Two Bakery, sec... Read More


Kuching joggers and dog nab rock-throwing homeless man for smashing car windscreen, mayor says deeper issue at play

KUCHING, July 20 -- An elderly man was apprehended earlier this morning for allegedly throwing a rock at a car's windscreen along Jalan Central Timur here, said Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng.... Read More


Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George Town

GEORGE TOWN, July 20 -- In George Town's historic core, one of Penang's oldest roads is about to get a major facelift, not just for heritage, but for the climate. Beach Street, once a waterfront arte... Read More


Surf's up again in Munich as Eisbach reopens after fatal accident

MUNICH, July 20 -- Surfing enthusiasts have cheered the reopening of a beloved whitewater site in downtown Munich, the German city better known for partying at Oktoberfest than splashing in the waves.... Read More


Dashcams on all public vehicles? JPJ says it's a good idea

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is considering making dashboard cameras (dashcams) compulsory in all public transport vehicles. JPJ assistant director (operations) Mohd A... Read More


'We can't be there 24/7': JPJ proposes CCTV to punish lane abuse by motorists, cyclists

Kuala Lampur, July 20 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is exploring the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems to monitor and act against motorists who encroach into bicycle lanes. The... Read More


Health authorities investigate mysterious deaths of timber workers in Ulu Baram

MIRI, July 20 -- The Miri Division Health Office has confirmed receiving preliminary reports of melioidosis cases and multiple fatalities involving workers near Sungai Kalai in Ulu Baram. According t... Read More


Health authorities investigate mysterious deaths of workers in Ulu Baram

MIRI, July 20 -- The Miri Division Health Office has confirmed receiving preliminary reports of melioidosis cases and multiple fatalities involving workers near Sungai Kalai in Ulu Baram. According t... Read More


EU warns of baby hazards, banned chemicals in goods sold on Shein and Temu

LONDON, July 20 -- The European Union's justice commissioner has expressed deep concern over hazardous goods being sold on Chinese online platforms Shein and Temu. Michael McGrath said, "I am shocked... Read More