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Malaysian Chinese voters are not hard to read in any election: Deliver, don't just dabble in talks - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- Malaysian Chinese voters have often been portrayed as mysterious, unpredictable or excessively demanding in the way they exercise their democratic rights. Such portrayals are i... Read More


White House trolls Taylor Swift wedding with Trump meme after singer ties the knot

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 - The White House drew attention online after posting a meme referencing US President Donald Trump following the wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and ... Read More


Wawafish: A Guizhou-flavoured gem in KL's Petaling Street

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 -- Petaling Street has no shortage of "vibey" bars and restaurants, where tourists come in droves and atmosphere, aesthetic and alcohol tend to take precedence over culinary excel... Read More


Quarter-life crisis: When 'What now?' hits Malaysian youths hard

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- I read an article recently about a man in his 30s who envied his colleagues who are buying fancy stuff and visiting cool countries while he's slaving away. Likewise, in my int... Read More


Anwar urges Johor to prioritise people's needs over mega projects such as JS-SEZ and RTS

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the Johor state government to address the people's needs rather than focusing on the state's mega projects. He said a state is... Read More


Former Umno stalwart Puad makes surprise appearance at Pakatan event, declares support for coalition

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 -- Former Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi made a surprise appearance at a Pakatan Harapan (PH) youth event here last night. He arrived at the Johor Youth Dial... Read More


History and geography ensure Johor remains distinct yet integral to Malaysia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- Johor has always occupied a unique place in the Malaysian imagination. It is neither entirely like the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia nor wholly comparable to the East... Read More


Inside Hujan's 20-year rise: How a Malaysian indie rock band turned 'enemies' into 'insiders'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 -- Hujan's recent 20th anniversary concert drew 17,000 fans to the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, but the milestone also reflected something less visible: a band that has... Read More


'Ghetto' no more? Klang mayor says hop on the LRT3 and see for yourself

KLANG, July 5 -- For years, Klang's reputation travelled faster than many of its visitors. To some, the royal town was synonymous with traffic jams, ageing shoplots and internet jokes branding it "gh... Read More


After botched launch, North Korea's Kang Kon destroyer fires missiles in fresh weapons test

Seoul, July 5 -- Kang Jin-kyu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests this week of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and "electronic warfare means", s... Read More