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How a 'big' idea from a small hobby dinner grew into an internationally recognised miniature model show

GEORGE TOWN, Dec. 6 -- It began as an annual dinner among miniature model hobbyists who shared a passion for assembling, painting and customising small-scale replicas of vehicles, buildings and figure... Read More


Falling tree kills motorcyclist on busy Melaka road, teen Myvi driver narrowly escapes same fate

MELAKA, Dec. 6 -- A 22-year-old e-hailing motorcyclist was crushed to death by a falling tree on Jalan Tun Razak-Ayer Keroh Road near Taman Delima Raya here this afternoon. The 1.30pm incident also l... Read More


Go slow: Penang authorities close Batu Ferringhi lane till Dec 31 after road cracks

GEORGE TOWN, Dec. 6 -- A lane on Batu Ferringhi Road near Moonlight Bay, previously closed due to cracking and subsidence, is now expected to remain closed until the end of this month. The lane was i... Read More


Are Pastor Koh and Amri Che Mat still alive? Wives say they're stuck waiting for answers as government stays 'mute'

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 6 -- Are activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh still alive after their abductions nine and eight years ago? Their wives said today they are still living with that uncertaint... Read More


No November rent for 10,000 Kangar businesses hit by floods

KANGAR, Dec. 6 -- Traders in the Perlis capital hit by the recent floods will get some relief as the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) is waiving November rent for around 10,000 businesses. Council pres... Read More


Padang Serai MP to be charged over RM400,000 Kedah cattle project on Monday, says MACC

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 6 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reportedly confirmed that Padang Serai MP Datuk Azman Nasrudin will be charged on Monday over alleged corruption linked to ... Read More


AGC orders swift probe into death in police custody at Bandar Sunway station nine months ago

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 6 -- The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has reportedly instructed Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Unit for Deaths in Custody to complete its inquiry into the death of M. Man... Read More


MEF backs 24-hour Socso coverage, but urges Putrajaya to resolve tax refund delays

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed Putrajaya's move to extend Socso protection to 24 hours but cautioned that any additional costs must not be shifted onto c... Read More


Soon, you can control your Proton from a Huawei smartwatch - just tap to start engines, lock doors

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 5 -- During Proton's Tech Showcase, the national carmaker has also highlighted its digital and connected automotive technologies. With vehicles now being part of the connected ecos... Read More


Mat Sabu: Malaysia's RM1.5b bird's nest industry gets boost from new China export pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Malaysia's swiftlet nest industry, valued at an estimated RM1.5 billion, continues to show strong growth and significant potential as a high-value sector. Agriculture and Food... Read More