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Teen missing in Melaka forest while searching for cows found weak but safe after 32 hours

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- A 15-year-old boy with a learning disability who went missing while looking for cattle in a forested area near Kampung Permatang Pasir, Alai, was found safe early this morning ... Read More


Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': False reforms with systemic repercussions across the world - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, June 5 -- In the theater of American politics, which is becoming ever more bizarre, few spectacles rival the audacity of President Donald Trump's latest legislative endeavor: the so-call... Read More


'They need a fighter': Dr Mahathir announces 'big umbrella' committee to unite Malays

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly announced the formation of an informal Malay committee, describing it as a "big umbrella" to unify the Malay commun... Read More


A dose of sweetness every day: How a former content designer pivoted to making 'dango' and other handcrafted Japanese desserts

PETALING JAYA, June 5 -- Desserts can be the last course of a meal, the proverbial sweet ending. But desserts can also be a dance, if making and tasting them are a deep passion. For Jing Kwan, 34, th... Read More


The grit behind the glamour: Lives of Malaysian film workers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- While captivating storylines, cinematography, and visual effects often steal the spotlight in films, one vital aspect is frequently overlooked - the production crew. These beh... Read More


Perfectly flawed - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, June 5 -- Make no mistake: I am no sportsman. I can't play football. I never learned how to swim. And when it comes to running? Let's just say I was always the kid who got picked last d... Read More


Not in e-Kasih? Johor has a new affordable home plan for you

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 5 -- Low-income earners in Johor who are not listed under the federal e-Kasih database can now own their first home. Johor Housing and Local Government chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni... Read More


Global anti-scam blitz: 106 nabbed, S$7.7m seized in Singapore; Malaysia among seven countries in joint operation

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- A month-long transnational anti-scam operation involving seven territories led to the arrest of over 1,800 people, including 106 in Singapore, and the seizure of more than S$7.69 ... Read More


Singapore businessman arrested in Bangkok for allegedly evading RM675,000 in Thai taxes

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- A 71-year-old Singaporean businessman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on June 2 for allegedly evading more than 5.2 million baht (RM675,000) in taxes, Thai police s... Read More


Singapore's GrabCab taxi service rolls out in July with Toyota Prius hybrids, EVs to follow in 2025

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- Grab's new taxi service, GrabCab, will launch in July with an initial fleet of 40 fifth-generation Toyota Prius electric hybrid taxis, making it Singapore's sixth taxi operator. ... Read More