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Singapore to build 80,000 new homes across 10 sites under URA Draft Master Plan 2025

SINGAPORE, June 27 -- At least 80,000 new public and private homes are set to be built across more than 10 areas in Singapore over the next 10 to 15 years, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authori... Read More


Citing 'systemic neglect', rights groups demand Domestic Workers Bill after murder of Sabah housekeeper by MasterChef finalist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- A coalition of rights groups have urged the government to expedite tabling the Domestic Workers Bill, following up on repeated calls to institute legal safeguards as migrant l... Read More


Amir Hamzah to helm Economy Ministry, tasked with revamping 13th Malaysia Plan ahead of July Parliament tabling

PUTRAJAYA, June 27 -- Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been tasked with carrying out the duties and functions of the Economy Minister with immediate effect, following the resi... Read More


After Perlis internal poll shocks, Hashim Jasin warns PAS leaders not to chase posts but restore party unity

KANGAR, June 27 -- PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin has reportedly urged party leaders who were defeated in the recent divisional polls to remain committed to the party's cause and not withdraw... Read More


Steven Sim says ready to be sued over 'racist' claim against PAS leader after attack on Chinese army officer

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has reportedly stood firm on his accusations against Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad, whom he had called racist for a remark on M... Read More


South Korean actress and singer Hyeri to visit Malaysia this August for 2025 fan meeting tour

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- Korean actress and singer Lee Hye-ri, better known as Hyeri, will be in Malaysia for her '2025 HYERI FANMEETING TOUR - Welcome to HYERI's STUDIO' on August 17 at Zepp Kuala Lu... Read More


Korean actress and singer Lee Hye-Ri to visit Malaysia this August for 2025 fan meeting tour

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 -- Korean actress and singer Lee Hye-Ri, better known as Hyeri, will be in Malaysia for her '2025 HYERI FANMEETING TOUR - Welcome to HYERI's STUDIO' on August 17 at Zepp Kuala Lu... Read More


From India-Pakistan to Iran and Ukraine, a new era of escalation - Peter Apps

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- As India's defence chief attended an international security conference in Singapore in May, soon after India and Pakistan fought what many in South Asia now dub "the four-day wa... Read More


Newcomer Restoran Hai Feng brings nourishing bowls of fish ball noodles to PJ Sea Park

PETALING JAYA, June 27 -- How do you judge a bowl of fish ball noodles? That's the question that popped into my head as I tried out Restoran Hai Feng's fish ball noodles, the newest addition to the a... Read More


Sepang police: Man, two women arrested in JB and Negeri Sembilan over Cyberjaya university student's murder

SEPANG, June 27 -- The police said they have arrested a man and two women in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old private university student in Cyberjaya. In a statement, Sepang police chief A... Read More