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KLIA core systems intact despite water leak, situation resolved in 90 minutes, says MAHB

SEPANG, Nov. 14 -- Core airport functions including passenger processing, terminal movement and key systems such as the Aerotrain and baggage handling system were not affected after a water leakage in... Read More


Hire-Purchase Act reforms: Why settling your car loan early will finally make financial sense in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Buying a vehicle in Malaysia is set to become fairer for consumers, thanks to long-awaited amendments to the Hire-Purchase Act (HPA) that will overhaul how car loan interest i... Read More


Australian man charged in Singapore court after rushing Ariana Grande at 'Wicked: For Good' premiere

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A 26-year-old Australian has been charged for causing a public nuisance after jumping a barricade and running towards Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good premiere at Resort... Read More


Chaos on the yellow carpet: Ariana Grande targeted by event crasher in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A man disrupted the yellow carpet at Resorts World Sentosa during the premiere of Wicked: For Good, charging towards singer Ariana Grande in an incident caught on video. Accordi... Read More


From KL Foodie to IPO: How a social media empire is serving up shares

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 14 -- Foodie Media Bhd, the company behind popular social media brands such as KL Foodie and Penang Foodie, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Ma... Read More


Divorce drama over pooches ends in Singapore with ex-husband awarded S$3,500 in court

SINGAPORE, Nov. 14 -- A woman's attempt to reclaim two dogs from her former husband - and have him punished for contempt if he refused - has been dismissed by a family court. According to CNA, the co... Read More


Michelin's Malaysian meltdown: How the world's 'top' food guide became a local laughing stock - Cynthia Goh Meow Ling

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 14 -- You could hear the chuckle across Kuala Lumpur the morning the 2026 Michelin Guide for KL & Penang dropped. Not applause. Not outrage. Just a long, collective Malaysian "Aiyo.... Read More


Selangor govt secures land, promises structured solution for Klang's Jalan Papan urban settlers

SHAH ALAM, Nov. 14 -- The Selangor government has taken a major step toward resolving the decades-long issue of Jalan Papan urban settlers by securing seven acres of land from developer Melati Ehsan C... Read More


Police detain 14 as eviction turns tense in Klang's Kampung Papan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Fourteen people were arrested after a disturbance broke out during the demolition of several homes in Kampung Papan, Pandamaran yesterday. According to a report by the New St... Read More


Johor Budget 2026: Special incentives for state and federal civil servants, flight aid for Johor-born students studying in Sabah, Sarawak

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 13 -- The Johor government announced a special payment incentive for the 140,185 federal civil servants serving in the state. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said this... Read More