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Record car loans in December 2025 signal Malaysians still hooked on private vehicles despite rail push

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Banks approved the highest amount of car loans in December 2025, exceeding even levels seen during Covid lockdowns, when interest rates were low and manufacturers offered hea... Read More


Anwar confirms discussion with King on new MACC chief appointment, announcement to follow

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will announce the name of the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner at a later date. He said... Read More


Asean chair Philippines calls for more Myanmar prisoner releases including Suu Kyi after amnesty

MANILA, April 24 -- The ‌Philippines, this year's ​chair of the regional ‌bloc Asean, on Friday ​encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ​ousted former le... Read More


Sarawak's first Orang Ulu full minister Bo' Tajang Laing dies at 100

KUCHING, April 24 -- Former Sarawak minister Datuk Seri Bo' Tajang Laing has passed away at the age of 100. His passing was announced by daughter Lohong Tajang in a Facebook post late last night. Th... Read More


Malaysian violinist Martin Looi's 'Velvet Alibi' wins silver medal at Global Music Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Malaysian violinist, composer and producer Martin Looi has earned international recognition after his latest album Velvet Alibi won a Silver Medal at the Global Music Awards ... Read More


Three Malaysians make QECT 100 Young Leaders list, set for royal honour in London

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Three Malaysians have been selected as recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) 100 Young Leaders Award 2026, joining 97 others from across the Commonwe... Read More


No, Khazanah is not hitting you up on Telegram with a hot investment tip

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Khazanah Nasional Berhad has issued a public warning about scammers misusing the sovereign wealth fund's name, logo, and  identities of its senior leadership to lure vic... Read More


Revenge plot backfires: Singapore TikToker Kurt Tay gets 14-month jail term after sharing explicit video to 240-member Telegram group

SINGAPORE, April 23 -- TikToker Kurt Tay was sentenced to 14 months' jail on Wednesday for distributing intimate material without consent and fined S$3,000 (RM9,321.88) for making threats against a wo... Read More


Clean house or lose trust: Deputy IGP says even minor police misconduct can tarnish entire force's reputation

GEORGE TOWN, April 23 -- Disciplinary action was taken against 1,429 police officers and personnel between January and December last year, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitch... Read More


'If only it could be like that': Indonesian minister raises, then rejects idea of tolling Malacca Strait like Iran's Hormuz

JAKARTA, April 23 -- Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has sparked discussion after briefly suggesting the country could consider charging ships using the Strait of Malacca, before quic... Read More