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Step Up, Malaysia? Exploring the history, challenges, and enduring passion driving street dance culture in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 21 -- Duane Adler's teen romantic dance film Step Up likely played a key role in shaping how many Malaysians came to understand the culture of street dancing. For some, the term "... Read More


Sabah to offer free education at two state institutions, subsidy scheme for PTPTN and Yayasan loans

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- PENAMPANG, Sept 21 -Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said the state government is planning to provide free education for Sabah students pursuing further studies... Read More


Rurusama: Singapore's cosplay icon talks her passion for Malaysia, ACG culture, and advice for new creators

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 21 -- If you're immersed in the world of cosplay and streaming, there's a good chance you've heard of the charismatic cosplayer and content creator, 'Rurusama'. Building her reput... Read More


ABCs of land acquisition in Malaysia: No turning back after possession of acquired land - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- Land acquisition in Malaysia under the Land Acquisition Act 1960 (Act 486) (LAA) can be described in ABCs - literally. Here's why. A is Form A under Section 4(1). Whenever ... Read More


Zara Qairina inquest week two wrap: Chief warden recounts final night events, denies school negligence

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 20 -- The inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir's death this week sat for three days and revolved mostly around the testimony of a key figure - the 31-year-old chief warden at the ho... Read More


Sri Petaling tenant found dead after odour from locked condo sparks call to police

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 20 -- A 27-year-old woman was found dead in a Sri Petaling condominium after building management raised the alarm over a foul smell from her unit. Brickfields police chief ACP Hoo... Read More


Sin Chew and Sinar Karangkraf can appeal RM100,000 MCMC fines, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 20 -- Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd and Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd have the right to challenge the RM100,000 fines imposed on them by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Com... Read More


Kuching to host Live Cat Parade 2025, road closures set for Sept 27

KUCHING, Sept. 20 -- Several roads here will be closed on Sept 27 to make way for the Live Cat Parade 2025, scheduled from 6pm to 10pm. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the e... Read More


Front-seat passenger dies, decapitated after Honda City slams into parked lorry in Kulai accident

KULAI, Sept. 20 -- A man was decapitated in a car crash in Taman Permata Impian along Jalan Felda Taib Andak here late last night. In a Berita Harian (BH) report, the Johor Fire and Rescue Department... Read More


Sarawak reports two rabies deaths linked to cat scratch and dog bite

KUCHING, Sept. 20 -- The Sarawak State Health Department (JKN Sarawak) has confirmed two new human rabies cases in the state, both of which resulted in death on Sept 19. JKN Sarawak said the first ca... Read More