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'A deserving citizen': New bug species named for Singapore as researchers uncover thriving urban wildlife

SINGAPORE, April 19 -- A new insect species has been named Campylomma singapura in a tribute to the rich biodiversity still thriving in Singapore. The plant bug, or mirid, was identified by researche... Read More


Dubai's viral pistachio chocolate sparks global nut shortage and surging prices, triggering retailers to ration and alter recipes

DUBAI, April 19 -- A global craze for pistachio-filled chocolate bars that began in Dubai has reportedly triggered a sharp rise in pistachio prices and led to a worldwide supply crunch of the nut. Th... Read More


Sibu civil servant loses over RM600,000 in online investment scam

SIBU, April 19 -- A civil servant in her late 40s has lost more than RM600,000 to a fake investment scheme operated through social media, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed yesterd... Read More


Don't turn a legal matter into political 'Musang King' - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, April 19 -- I wrote at least three pieces on illegal occupation of land: here ; here ; and here. In two of the pieces, I referred to the Federal Court decision of Sidek bin Haji Muhamad... Read More


Unidentified driver killed in fiery crash on North-South Expressway in Pendang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- A driver was found burnt to death in a car that crashed and caught fire at KM65.3 of the North-South Expressway heading north in Pendang, Kedah, last night. The vehicle is b... Read More


Why America excludes sales, services from its trade deficits: Strategic blind spot in Asia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, April 19 -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit. S... Read More


As Italy tightens citizenship laws, it makes exception for American author Frances Mayes who inspired millions to love Tuscany

ROME, April 19 -- The Italian government has announced it will grant citizenship to American author Frances Mayes, whose memoir Under the Tuscan Sun became a global bestseller and helped spark a roman... Read More


George Town's iconic pre-war homes up for tender in largest property sale yet

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- A collection of prime pre-war properties and vacant land in George Town, Penang, is now open for sale, offering one of the largest en bloc subsale opportunities of mature pro... Read More


Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Hulu Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- A fatal road accident occurred in Hulu Selangor yesterday, involving a motorcycle and a car. The crash took place around 12.10pm at the junction leading into Taman Seroja 5,... Read More


Loke says uniting Penang DAP to be Steven Sim's biggest political test

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said Steven Sim's new role in the party's central leadership is not a demotion but a political challenge tied to Penang's future. Sim now ... Read More