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Fusion and fire: Anna Zhang Yilan becomes first Chinese winner of MasterChef Italia with bold cultural blend

MILAN, April 22 -- Anna Zhang Yilan has made history as the first ethnically Chinese winner of MasterChef Italia, blending her dual heritage into fusion dishes that won over judges and viewers alike. ... Read More


Puan Noor Aishah, Singapore's first First Lady, dies at 91

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Puan Noor Aishah, Singapore's former first lady and widow of the country's first president Yusof Ishak, passed away peacefully at the Singapore General Hospital early this mo... Read More


Malaysia among four countries hit by new US solar import duties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Malaysia has become collateral damage in a growing trade conflict between the United States and Chinese solar firms operating in Southeast Asia. According to a Bloomberg rep... Read More


A treasure we cannot afford to lose - Sheila Ramalingam

Kuala Lampur, April 22 -- Nestled in Malaysia's lush rainforests is a true gem - the Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus). It is the largest of the five extant tapir species, and the only one native to Asi... Read More


No longer 'keretapi', no longer 'Tanah Melayu'? KTMB dismisses call to 'modernise' name, points to heritage value

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Railway operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has reported rejected a proposal to change its name, calling the move unnecessary and outdated. In a statement cited by Fre... Read More


Don't miss the 'kampung' chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji in Taman Cheras - every bite is super smooth and well worth the queue

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- This is a stunning bowl of kampung chicken curry mee. Separately, either the smooth and tender chicken or the creamy and aromatic curry broth would have been fantastic. Toge... Read More


Unimas, NGOs: No foul play in campus kitten death, police probing viral dismemberment photos

KUCHING, April 22 -- University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has clarified that the kitten that died on its campus grounds was actually found with its body still intact. Unimas deputy vice-chancellor (S... Read More


'Game changer': How the RTS could transform Johor-Singapore connectivity and drive new growth for Malaysia

JOHOR BARU, April 22 -- The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), slated to begin operations in 2027, is increasingly being hailed as a "game changer" - a catalyst for smoother commutes, stronge... Read More


Loke: Royal Selangor plaque for Xi was personal, not an official gift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that a commemorative plaque presented to Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was a personal gift, not an official offering. ... Read More


Bukit Aman: 'Tan Sri' and 'Datuk Seri' among five more arrested in MBI scam as cops seize RM3.5b in assets including three durian orchards

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- The federal police have arrested five more local men, including a businessman with the title "Tan Sri" and another with the title "Datuk Seri, in their investigation of the a... Read More