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The rule of law and Malaysia's return to the league of 'like minded countries' - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- While Malaysians - much like observers across the world - remain shocked by the length and severity of the custodial sentence and fine imposed on former Prime Minister Datuk S... Read More


Multi-vehicle pileup on Japan's Kan-etsu Expressway leaves two dead, dozens injured (VIDEO)

MAEBASHI (Japan), Dec. 27 -- A devastating accident unfolded yesterday evening in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, as more than 50 vehicles became entangled in a massive pileup on the outbound la... Read More


Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

SEOUL, Dec. 27 -- Former K-pop idol Taeil, once part of SM Entertainment's boy band NCT, will remain in prison after South Korea's Supreme Court rejected his final appeal in a sexual assault case, acc... Read More


Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin's comments on Najib

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- Puchong Umno has terminated its cooperation with Puchong Harapan following Selangor MP Yeo Bee Yin's failure to apologise and retract remarks against former prime minister Dat... Read More


The Ivory Tower's silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn - Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Something is quietly unravelling in Malaysia's public universities. Behind the polished facades and impressive ranking climbs, a deeper malaise festers-one rarely discussed op... Read More


What should be on your Apple TV to-watch list in 2026

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 -- Life is too short for bad TV shows so why not check out some fine stuff on Apple TV instead? Here's a list of what to look forward to come January next year - featuring wine, ... Read More


My favourite films of 2025

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- I know that for a lot of us, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our movie viewing habits forever, with many of us now preferring to watch movies from the comforts of our own ho... Read More


The use of the device of distinguishing by High Court judge in Najib's judicial review application - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- The High Court's decision on Monday (December 22) dismissing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's attempt to serve the rest of his six-year jail term at home has dra... Read More


The under-16 social media ban isn't the hard part, making it work is - Galvin Lee

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia's proposal to prohibit under-16s from creating social media accounts by 2026 is a headline that instantly comforts parents: at last, action is being taken. The intent... Read More


Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts - from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- For years, Malaysia talked about reform, economic renewal and digital transformation. In 2025, the country finally crossed several historic milestones it had long postponed -... Read More