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Residents, rights groups: URA Bill may displace Malaysians, divide communities and enrich developers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- A coalition of housing and residents' associations has urged the government to withdraw the proposed Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Bill from Parliament, warning that it grants... Read More


RM39m back to Perak residents yearly via water subsidies and rebates, says MB

IPOH, Aug. 25 -- Nearly RM39 million is being channelled back to Perak's residents every year by Perak Water Board (LAP) through water subsidies and rebates, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Moha... Read More


Aya Hirano talks cultural harmony, voice acting, and her musical future as she takes the stage at AniManGaki 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- Renowned Japanese singer, actress, and voice talent Aya Hirano is no stranger to the world of Japanese entertainment, where her performances have left a lasting impression on ... Read More


Is Malaysia really quake-free? Why Johor was rattled by a rare 4.1-magnitude tremor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- Malaysia is typically not associated with earthquakes, thanks to its geographic location and geological makeup. However, such natural phenomena aren't too rare as the country... Read More


'Nobody's Girl': The memoir Epstein's dead accuser wanted published no matter what

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre, titled "Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice," will be published by Alfred ... Read More


Deputy Speaker: Parliamentary privilege won't shield MPs from OSA investigations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor has reportedly cautioned an Opposition MP that citing a classified document in Parliament could still expose him to investigat... Read More


Survivor confronts Elon Musk as child sexual abuse images resurface on X

LONDON, Aug. 25 -- A survivor of child sexual abuse has pleaded with Elon Musk to stop links to images of her abuse from being posted on his social media platform X. The woman, known as "Zora", was f... Read More


Zaliha: Govt moves to gazette Bukit Dinding, Pulai Trail as KL's new permanent forest reserves

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Federal Territories Forestry Department is moving to gazette two new pe... Read More


'Sabahans can manage Sabah better': Travel agents push for tourism powers to be decentralised

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 25 -- The Sabah Tour and Travel Agents Association (Satta) has put forward several proposals to address ongoing issues in the state's tourism industry. Its president, Datuk Seri W... Read More


Suicides, digital stress and family disconnect spur Sarawak to push new mental health policy

KUCHING, Aug. 25 -- Sarawak will be introducing a new policy to address growing mental health concerns in society, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said. Dr Sim, who is also Minister of Publ... Read More