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Singapore private home sales surge in January after year-end slowdown, led by Coastal Cabana and Newport Residences

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17 -- Private home sales in Singapore more than doubled in January, rebounding from a year-end lull as developers launched new projects, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment ... Read More


Sibu bank shooting: Witnesses identify motorcycle duo, bullet casing and live round recovered

SIBU, Feb. 17 -- Police are actively investigating a shooting incident at a bank premises along Jalan Lanang here on Sunday to identify the suspects and determine the motive. Sibu police chief ACP Zu... Read More


Cops probing viral video of crash between police MPV and vehicle in Muar, no injuries reported

MUAR, Feb. 17 -- Police in Muar have confirmed they are investigating a viral video showing a collision between a Royal Malaysia Police MPV and a vehicle on Jalan Paya Panjang, Bukit Pasir, Muar. In ... Read More


Muar police issues summons to officer over viral patrol car crash, no injuries reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- A police officer has been issued a summons after a Royal Malaysia Police patrol car collided with a vehicle on Jalan Paya Panjang, Bukit Pasir, Muar, authorities confirmed. N... Read More


Lunar New Year rewind: The CNY films that lit up screens - and why they still shine (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Chinese New Year celebrations aren't just about family reunions and big, glorious feasts. For many film fans, it's also the time of year when we settle in, hit play, and retu... Read More


Amid Bersatu implosion, PAS deputy president pushes Malay-Muslim unity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called on Malay-Muslim parties and the wider community to return to unity rooted in Islamic principles, stressing tha... Read More


Who will be the Leader of the Opposition? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 17 -- Since its defeat in the 2024 election, the Conservative Party has been relegated to the role of the official Opposition as it is the second largest party in the UK House of Co... Read More


A Chinese New Year reunion feast: Finding balance in a season of abundance

COMMENTARY, Feb. 17 -- There is a particular rhythm to Chinese New Year gatherings. They are, on the surface, noisy affairs: doors opening and closing, voices overlapping, chairs scraping. Phones bu... Read More


Blending lanterns and 'ketupat': Chinese-Malay families navigate 'Kongsi Raya' celebrations as twin festivities bring traditions together

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 17 -- With the month of Ramadan coinciding with Chinese New Year this year, the festive season has revived memories of "Kongsi Raya" for Shahril Cheah, who recalls celebrating both o... Read More


'Back to the Past' cast releases CNY music video as Malaysian box office tops RM15m

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- The cast of the blockbuster film Back to the Past has released a special Lunar New Year music video to celebrate with fans, as the movie's Malaysian box office earnings surpas... Read More