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Dying for a donor: Malaysia's organ shortage leaves thousands in limbo

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14 -- Every day, thousands of Malaysians wait for the lifesaving transplant they desperately need. Whether it is a kidney, liver, or heart, the demand far exceeds the supply, leavi... Read More


Cross fingers that home minister will explain long-delayed review of Sosma - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 14 -- After justifying the keeping of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) in Parliament on Thursday (Feb 13), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has repor... Read More


Enduring old age and health challenges amidst residency struggles as a binational Malaysian couple - Family Frontiers

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 14 -- The journey up the stairs of the Immigration Department was a yearly affair for both Carrie* (pseudonym given to protect her identity) and her non-Malaysian husband. For many... Read More


Dancing turtles reveal new insights into animal navigation using Earth's magnetic field

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, scientists said Wednesday. Some ani... Read More


No LPG shortage or price hike in Sarawak, says Petros

KUCHING, Feb. 13 -- Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) has assured that there is sufficient liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder volume to meet the demand in the state. In a statement today, the sta... Read More


A brightly glowing future? Iran, Saudi Arabia, S. Korea seen obtaining nukes inside of decade

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Over 40 per cent of global strategists and foresight practitioners believe South Korea will possess nuclear weapons within the next 10 years, according to a survey by the Atlant... Read More


No bail for Bangkok University students facing extortion, assault charges in hot soup attack against peer

BANGKOK, Feb. 13 -- Eight suspects have been denied bail in a physical assault and extortion case involving a fellow Bangkok University student. Rasipa "Preem" Satchawan, 22, and Chakatpol "Oshi" Wac... Read More


Conveniently, China decides to build underwater research facility in South China Sea

BEIJING, Feb. 13 -- China is set to build a deep-sea research facility in the resource-rich South China Sea, a move that could strengthen its territorial claims while advancing marine exploration. Ac... Read More


'Oppressive and draconian': Review Sosma this year to uphold human rights, rule of law, says Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has called for a review of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) this year, urging the government to remove its "oppressive and d... Read More


Singapore boosts family-friendly infrastructure, requiring new buildings to have at least one lactation room from 2025

SINGAPORE, Feb. 13 -- New buildings in Singapore will need to provide at least one lactation room if they have a gross floor area of 5,000 sq m or more, according to an upcoming revision of its Buildi... Read More