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Deputy works minister: 30 federal projects in Borneo states expected to be completed in 2026 (VIDEO)

KUCHING, April 9 --  An estimated 30 development projects under the federal government in Sabah and Sarawak are expected to be completed within this year, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deput... Read More


Kuching man fined RM3,000 for hurling petrol bomb at house in intimidation bid

KUCHING, April 9 -- A 23-year-old man was fined RM3,000 in default 10 months' jail by the Magistrates' Court here for threatening another man by hurling a petrol bomb at the latter's house. Magistrat... Read More


Penampang eatery owner fined RM20,000 for stealing electricity

KOTA KINABALU, April 9 -- An eatery operator was fined RM20,000 in default six months' jail by the Sessions Court here for dishonestly using electricity last year by bypassing the cut-out fuse linked ... Read More


CapBay and CGC Digital bridge the MSME financing gap with first dual-facility guarantee scheme rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Bay Smart Capital Ventures Sdn Bhd (CapBay), a leading Malaysian fintech company providing a Supply Chain Finance and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platform, together with CGC ... Read More


Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to make Asian debut in Malaysia this October

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysia has been selected as the first Asian stop for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire tour, with three shows scheduled at the Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil on Octo... Read More


From plastics to palm oil: Nine in 10 Malaysian manufacturers face crunch from shortages and high costs  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysian manufacturers are bracing for disruption. Nine in 10 manufacturers in the country expect operational hiccups in the coming weeks, with raw material shortages, risin... Read More


Here's why Malaysians will cut out cafes, eating out first, but not food deliveries in economic pinch

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- When prices go up, will you stop ordering food deliveries first or stop eating outside at restaurants first? In research unit Rakuten Insight's latest monthly survey results ... Read More


The Ship weighs anchor: Once-iconic 90s steakhouse to scuttle Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sri Bahari outlets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- One of Malaysia's most storied dining institutions is scaling back its "fleet." The Ship, the legendary vessel-themed steakhouse chain, has announced the closure of two of it... Read More


Temple says Aidilfitri open house is off, disputes Penang DCM's replacement claim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- A Penang temple has flatly denied that any event will take place on April 11, pushing back against a state leader's claim that a "unity" banquet would go ahead in place of its... Read More


Can BTS beat Taylor Swift's 'Eras'? Analysts say new 'ARIRANG' tour might do it

SEOUL, April 9 -- South Korean K-pop megastars BTS kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul. The s... Read More