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From tariffs to trade deals: Can Apec still unite under a shared vision for free trade?

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 31 -- Most Asia-Pacific countries want and are heading in the direction of free and open trade, a senior official at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) secretariat said, a... Read More


Transport Ministry: Over 3,000 road fatalities recorded in Malaysia in first half of the year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- A total of 3,087 fatalities involving all types of road accidents were recorded between January and June this year. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that according to sta... Read More


Looking for fresh horror this Halloween? Catch these new Asian fright flicks to stream or scream over in Malaysian cinemas (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Halloween, celebrated every Oct 31, is often regarded as the ultimate day of spooks in the West, where it is a major affair. Here in Malaysia, while it isn't a traditional fe... Read More


Fallen tree crushes two Proton cars in George Town, no injuries reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Two vehicles were crushed by a fallen tree at the Taman Free School flats in George Town yesterday. It is understood that the Proton Exora and Proton Saga involved did not su... Read More


Ascend Airways Malaysia ready for take-off as new player enters South-east Asia's skies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Ascend Airways Malaysia has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to take off next month after securing its full Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Service Permit (ASP). Th... Read More


Six years on, major's family sues Armed Forces, ex-Army Chief over fatal Lok Kawi Camp demo shooting

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 31 -- The family of the late Major Mohd Zahir Armaya has initiated legal proceedings against nine defendants, including former Army Chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain and the ... Read More


After donating US$11m, Billie Eilish calls out moneybags: 'Why are you still a billionaire?'

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Singer Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards here to call on billionaires to do more for those in need. The 23-year-old Grammy-winning si... Read More


Transport Ministry pushes for rail revival: North Butterworth Container Terminal among sites set for upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is looking to upgrade existing rail infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen the road-to-rail modal shift initiative. ... Read More


Police confirm body found in parked car at Kuching mall is that of missing woman

KUCHING, Oct. 31 -- Police have confirmed that the body found inside a car parked at a shopping mall along Jalan Song here on Wednesday was that of a woman reported missing several days ago. Kuching ... Read More


Six-hour blaze guts used tyre factory in Kuching, damages nearby recycling plant

KUCHING, Oct. 31 -- Firefighters took some six hours to control a blaze that began late Wednesday involving piles of used tyres at a factory along Mile 9 Jalan Indah Ria here. The Fire and Rescue Dep... Read More