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Selangor farms hit by African swine fever, pork prices set to climb, says agriculture minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- Pork prices across Malaysia are expected to increase following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in farms, particularly in Selangor. Kosmo! Online reported that Agric... Read More


Glass water slide at Shah Alam theme park yet to get green light, says mayor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- A glass water slide at a popular theme park in Section 7, Shah Alam has yet to receive approval to operate. According to Kosmo! Online, Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd... Read More


Scuffle on Jalan TAR as DBKL moves against unlicensed traders

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- The scene along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) turned chaotic last night following an alleged dispute between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers and unlicens... Read More


Our silent struggles: Mental health challenges among Malaysian healthcare and dental professionals - Lim Ghee Seong

Kuala Lampur, March 29 -- In February, Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, came forward with a shocking announcement: more than 40,000 civil servants are at hig... Read More


Singapore Red Cross earmarks S$150,000 for Myanmar, Thailand quake relief

SINGAPORE, March 29 -- The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged an initial S$150,000 (RM495,000) to aid relief efforts in Myanmar and Thailand after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck on March 28. A ... Read More


Moving beyond tokenism: Fostering true patriotism through action - Sadina Suffian

Kuala Lampur, March 29 -- On April 21, 2025, students across Malaysia will add a new emblem to their uniforms-the Jalur Gemilang badge. As per the Ministry of Education's directive, every student in ... Read More


Melaka woman injured in four-storey fall after domestic dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- A 35-year-old woman was injured after falling from the balcony of her fourth-floor apartment in Cheng, Melaka, following an argument with her husband yesterday. The incident... Read More


Savour these tiny but umami-packed tofu pockets of Japanese rice or 'inarizushi'

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- It's springtime and the season for sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan again. This time of year I reflect fondly upon the times when I would join my Japanese friends for picni... Read More


'Revelations', 'The Electric State', 'Cleaner', 'Cold Wallet': Four new films worth streaming now

Kuala Lampur, March 29 -- With preparations for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration kicking into full gear this weekend, I'm pretty sure that most Muslims in Malaysia would either be spendin... Read More


What increases the risk of e-scooter accidents? Certain behaviours could

STOCKHOLM, March 29 -- A recent Swedish study reveals that the majority of accidents involving electric scooters are above all due to careless user behaviour. Among the risk factors identified, one-h... Read More