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Critique demands a voice, execution demands a vision, courage and the scars of effort - Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 1 -- It's not a stretch to say that the 47th Asean Summit and its related meetings were the most consequential - and successful - in our region's history. Last week, Malaysia playe... Read More


Dear Gen Z, this is your long game - Elman Mustafa El Bakri

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 1 -- Let's not sugarcoat it. If you're a fresh graduate in 2025, the entry-level job market is rough. In Malaysia, youth unemployment is hovering around 10 per cent. Globally, entry... Read More


Kota Raya: KL's little Manila where Filipinos gather for food, friends and a taste of home

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- For 35-year-old bartender Sherwin Delgado, the Kota Raya Complex here means one thing - halo halo. The colourful shaved ice dessert is the Filipino version of ais kacang, but ... Read More


From South China Sea code to cyber threats: What Asean defence chiefs agreed on the first day of KL talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- The Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) opened yesterday with little fanfare, a starkcontrast to the pomp and pageantry of the Asean Summit earlier this week. There were n... Read More


Malaysia's Ultraman fandom still going strong as fans unite for Ultra Assembly 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- Since its debut in 1966, the Ultraman franchise has grown into a global phenomenon. In Malaysia, generations have been captivated by the iconic tokusatsu hero's battles against... Read More


Widow of man killed in argument says she cradled his headless body for hours

JERLUN, Nov. 1 -- The widow of a man killed during a fight yesterday described the harrowing moment when she found his body. Sinar Harian reported that Marliana Awang, 39, had gone looking for her hu... Read More


Luxury coach service Aeroline cancels trips until December, suspends services after APAD directive due to declining shift to TBS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- Luxury coach operator Aeroline has announced the temporary suspension of all scheduled trips from November 6 to December 5, 2025, following a directive from the Malaysian Land ... Read More


Marathon GOAT Eliud Kipchoge announces New York swansong to complete seven-star set

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, widely regarded as the greatest of all time, has announced that Sunday's New York City Marathon will be his final race in the major series. The Ken... Read More


Singapore's Twelve Cupcakes faces investigation over unpaid wages, missing CPF funds

SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) here is investigating Twelve Cupcakes for non-payment of salaries and other possible breaches after the bakery chain abruptly dismissed about 80 emp... Read More


Relive the chaos - 'Mr Bean' 35th anniversary experience opens in Pavilion Bukit Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- For decades, the bumbling yet beloved Mr Bean, brought to life by the legendary Rowan Atkinson, has been a global icon of comedy. To celebrate the character's 35th anniversar... Read More