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'They came with dogs, with guns': Malaysian flotilla volunteers relive ordeal at Gaza rally; preacher's 'Mak kau hijau' comeback gets crowd laughing

BUKIT JALIL, Oct. 9 -- Cheers erupted in the Axiata Arena, the venue for the "Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza" rally here last night the moment Farah Lee took to the stage. Farah, whose real name is... Read More


Hamas says deal reached with Israel for end to Gaza war, prisoner exchange and troop withdrawal

CAIRO, Oct. 9 -- Hamas announced todayit had reached a deal that provided for an end to the war in Gaza during indirect negotiations with Israel this week in Egypt. The Palestinian militant group sai... Read More


Malaysian football leadership, not our love for football at stake, and a bit of humanity

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 9 -- I got carried away. Over FIFA's sanctions imposed on Malaysia for its "Forbidden Seven" - as it stands, the country is unlikely to feature in the 2027 Asia Cup. And probably a... Read More


'What's wrong with negotiating?' Anwar defends Trump invite amid Gaza solidarity rally

BUKIT JALIL, Oct. 9 -- Malaysia's decision to invite United States President Donald Trump to the upcoming Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur is part of Putrajaya's strategic effort to push for Palestinian r... Read More


Malaysia plans new Gaza aid via Egypt, Anwar says after Israel intercepts flotilla missions

BUKIT JALIL, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said last night that Malaysia is planning a second wave of humanitarian aid to Gaza even as he welcomed the return of Global Sumud Flotil... Read More


'Butterflies' for breakfast? Track down the Yao Zha Go truck for the freshest 'yau char kwai' and 'ma geok' in Taman Desa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- What does the perfect bite of yau char kwai taste like? For me, it is the gentle crisp that shatters almost immediately, giving way to airy emptiness inside. The cruller shoul... Read More


Australia and Asean: Both are pillars of strength in a renewed FPDA - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 9 -- When the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) was born in 1971, it was a pragmatic response to Britain's withdrawal "east of Suez". The intent was straightforward: ensure th... Read More


Kelana Jaya LRT disruption leaves commuters stranded, shuttle trains activated

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd has announced a power supply disruption affecting the Kelana Jaya Line between Universiti and Abdullah Hukum stations. In a statement release on X, the rail... Read More


Influenza cases climb nationwide, but situation under control, says MOH

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 9 -- The Health Ministry has reported a rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases and influenza clusters nationwide, particularly in educational institutions, though the situation rem... Read More


How many condos can fit along a 500m road in Kuala Lumpur? Here's what Taman Desa residents are fighting for

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Along a short 500-metre stretch of road in Taman Danau Desa, there are already three condominiums, and residents say that's enough. They are now fighting to save two remaining... Read More