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HFMD cases in Penang more than quadrupled this year, over 3,400 infections reported so far

GEORGE TOWN, March 28 -- Penang saw over a four-fold increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases between January 1 and March 22 this year compared to the same period last year. State commi... Read More


GE2025 to be acid test for Singapore's legal shields against foreign meddling, race-baiting

SINGAPORE, March 28 -- The 2025 general election is set to be a key test of Singapore's legal framework against foreign interference, as authorities, political parties, and tech platforms prepare to c... Read More


Singapore MFA terminates DG for using diplomatic pouch to smuggle luxury watches

SINGAPORE, March 28 -- A Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) director-general jailed for lying about his use of the diplomatic bag service has been dismissed. Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan, 46, was formally remo... Read More


Don't use 'ummah' as bargaining chip after dividing Umno, Tok Mat says after Hamzah's approach

SEREMBAN, March 28 -- Umno Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has reportedly chided those who harp on the struggle for the ummah, or Muslim community, poiting out that their actions often do no... Read More


Singapore man jailed for stabbing ex-lover's boyfriend

SINGAPORE, March 28 -- A 64-year-old man who stabbed his former lover's new boyfriend at a Choa Chu Kang void deck was sentenced to 13 years and eight months in jail on March 27. According to The Str... Read More


'Charity should never come with conditions': Shafie claims Warisan faces hurdles in securing venues

KOTA KINABALU, March 28 -- Parti Warisan has reaffirmed its commitment to helping the people, even as the party faces increasing difficulties in securing venues for its charitable programs. A schedul... Read More


Heavy vehicles barred on Sabah roads before and after Hari Raya to ease traffic, cut accident risks

KOTA KINABALU, March 28 -- Goods service vehicles will be restricted on the roads two days before and after Hari Raya Aidilfitri to reduce accident risks and ease traffic flow. Sabah Road Transport D... Read More


Puncak Alam's Darsa Fried Chicken apologises after Maghrib azan blunder causes customers to break fast three minutes early

KUALA SELANGOR, March 28 -- The management of a branch of Muslim-owned fried chicken franchise has reiterated its apology after an error in the Maghrib azan announcement on March 17 led to some custom... Read More


Jakel says didn't mean to blame FT minister for blocking legal action over temple relocation, says decision made independently (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd has reportedly clarified that it was not prevented from pursuing legal action against Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple seeking for its relocation. On Ti... Read More


Will Raya be on Monday? All eyes on moon sighting as Malaysia prepares for Aidilfitri announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims in Malaysia and around the world are preparing for Aidilfitri. However, the exact date is only confirmed close to the event, as the Isla... Read More