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The Asean chair awaits: can Malaysia deliver on gender equality? - Vasanthi Ramachandran

Kuala Lampur, March 8 -- Happy Women's Day! Malaysia has assumed the Asean Chairmanship in 2025, we must confront a crucial reality-are we ready to lead on gender equality while ranking among the low... Read More


Penang police receive third complaint against doctor for indecent behaviour

GEORGE TOWN, March 8 -- Police have received another report from a woman who alleged that she was a victim of indecent behaviour by a medical officer at a hospital, here. Timur Laut district deputy p... Read More


After MP Jamus Lim calls for Thaipusam public holiday return, Singapore ministry says up to employers to allow religious worship

SINGAPORE, March 7 -- Singapore's Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim has yesterday renewed calls for Thaipusam to be reinstated as a public holiday here, arguing that the holiday was unfairly removed and tha... Read More


Oscar-winning 'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash from Blackpink fans for not mentioning Lisa's name in interview

SEOUL, March 7 -- Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho is facing criticism from Blackpink fans after he omitted Lisa's name while mentioning other members of the group in a recent intervie... Read More


Oscar-winning 'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho faces backlash from Blackpink fans for omitting Lisa's name in interview

SEOUL, March 7 -- Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho is facing criticism from Blackpink fans after he omitted Lisa's name while mentioning other members of the group in a recent intervie... Read More


Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay

IPOH, March 7 -- The High Court here has deemed the additional evidence submitted by former Perak executive councillor Paul Yong Choo Kiong in his appeal against his conviction for raping his former I... Read More


A call to ignite Malaysia's semiconductor sovereignty: beyond assembly, towards innovation - Saat Shukri Embong

Kuala Lampur, March 7 -- Malaysia stands at a defining crossroads in its technological journey. For decades, we have been a trusted hub for global semiconductor giants, with exports surpassing RM500 b... Read More


MACC investigates two former aides to Teresa Kok over parliamentary speech

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating two former staff members of Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, reportedly in connection with a speech she delivered in Par... Read More


Tragic crash claims lives of two SPM school-leavers, injures three in Alor Setar

ALOR SETAR, March 7 -- Two teenage boys were killed and three others seriously injured when the car they were travelling in reportedly lost control and crashed into a guardrail on Jalan Tanjung Bendah... Read More


How oral appliances treat sleep apnea - Daniel Lim Khim Hock and Lau May Nak

Kuala Lampur, March 7 -- Sleep is vital for our health, yet millions worldwide grapple with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), marked by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. While continuous positi... Read More