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Facebook posts on 3R issues land two men in court; 64-year-old gets four-month jail, retired soldier fights charges

SEPANG, April 22 -- Two men faced court action over offensive social media posts, with one jailed after pleading guilty and another claiming trial on similar charges involving sensitive issues of race... Read More


Geopolitical tensions slash Malaysia's West Asia trade by 30.4pc, says Matrade chief

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Malaysia's trade with West Asia fell 30.4 per cent to RM21.41 billion amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, said Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. The chairman of the M... Read More


Matrade chairman: Malaysia's trade shrugs off global jitters, posts 9.3pc growth in March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Malaysia's trade grew 9.3 per cent year-on-year to RM272.95 billion in March 2026, driven by strong demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) goods. Malaysia External Trade... Read More


Cemetery tryst couple freed after Penang High Court revises jail term to time served following accepted representation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- The Penang High Court in George Town has revised a 12-month custodial sentence imposed on a couple convicted of committing an indecent act at a Chinese cemetery, cutting the ... Read More


Malaysian film 'Mother Bhumi' to kick off nationwide promotional tour across five states ahead of cinema release (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Mother Bhumi (2025), written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Chong Keat Aun, has already generated buzz even before its nationwide cinema release. Anticipation is ex... Read More


Malaysia among five Asian countries where WeChat Pay now accepts domestic QR systems

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Chinese super app WeChat has rolled out a new feature allowing users of its payment service to scan domestic QR codes across five Asian countries, making cross-border transac... Read More


Mother pleads for hit-and-run Avanza driver to come forward after son loses leg in Kuching

KUCHING, April 21 -- A mother is appealing for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident in late March that left her only son with his left leg amputated to come forward and lodge a police report ... Read More


Leveraging Asean-South Korea cooperation in food security - Nurliana Kamaruddin and Geetha Govindasamy

Kuala Lampur, April 21 -- In the wake of the ongoing war in the Middle East, food security has become an increasingly serious issue. The concern of fertiliser shortages and supply chain disruption mea... Read More


Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chief Bang Si-hyuk over alleged IPO fraud gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Police have applied for an arrest warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, officials said Tuesday. In a report by The Korea Herald, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's fin... Read More


Aaron Kwok marks ninth wedding anniversary with Moka Fang, shares intimate celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Hong Kong singer-actor Aaron Kwok and his wife, Chinese model Moka Fang, have celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary with a private and heartfelt gathering. In a post sh... Read More