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The Andaman that sadly escapes the attention of Asean - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 16 -- South-east Asia has grown accustomed to viewing Myanmar's civil war as a continental conflict - a tragedy of jungles, mountain strongholds, and ruined towns battered by artill... Read More


When life imitates art: Selangor Turf Club collaborates with local Umamusume fans to name horses, design jockey silk

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- From animated horse girls to real thoroughbreds, Japan's multi-billion-dollar video game franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby continues to exert a global, cross-cultural influenc... Read More


Four taken to hospital after car overturns in River Valley in Singapore, police say

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 15 -- SINGAPORE, Feb 15- Four people were taken to the hospital after a car overturned in River Valley at around noon on Friday, according to The Straits Times. Police and the Sing... Read More


Can money buy love? High earners in Malaysia seem to think so, new Ipsos poll shows

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15 -- Malaysia has ranked seventh out of 29 countries in the 2026 Love Life Satisfaction Index, placing it among the global top 10 for relationship satisfaction with a score of 78 o... Read More


'Priced out': Johor Bahru locals shun downtown shops as 'Singapore pricing' takes root

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 15 -- Some residents of the state capital here say they are being "priced out" of their own city, particularly in downtown areas, as the strong spending power of cross-border shopper... Read More


As Peninsular Malaysia shuns pig farming, Sarawak rises as pork hub for Singapore

KUCHING, Feb. 15 -- As pig farming faces mounting pressure from disease, land competition, and royal decrees in Peninsular Malaysia, the East Malaysian state of Sarawak is rapidly cementing its positi... Read More


Rule of law demands that we know the law, first and foremost - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 15 -- The Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is appointed under Section 5(1) of the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694). Upon appointment, the Chief Commissi... Read More


One of KL's best spots for 'asam laksa' and other Penang specialities is hidden inside this Setapak home

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15 -- Firstly, I want to apologise for the slightly clickbait-y headline. I know, I know, they annoy me too. I'm generally not a fan of sweeping, overly objective labels like "the b... Read More


PM Anwar: Johor's request for bigger share of tax income can be resolved amicably

PONTIAN, Feb. 15 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Johor's request for the return of the state's 25 per cent income tax revenue was not an issue and can be negotiated amicably. Anw... Read More


Health minister: Ministry in dire need of more staff for future facilities nationwide

PONTIAN, Feb. 15 -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry is in urgent need of sufficient manpower in order to fill new hospitals and health facilities nationwide. He said the ... Read More