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The debt statistics look fine; ask a young Malaysian how it feels - Zaki Ahmad

Kuala Lampur, July 12 -- On paper, household debt is "sustainable." For many families, and especially the young, the lived experience tells a different story, and financial literacy is the gap we keep... Read More


EC to scrutinise voters who shared marked ballot photos after Johor polls

Kuala Lampur, July 12 -- ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 12 - The Election Commission (EC) will conduct a detailed review into incidents involving voters who uploaded photographs of marked ballot papers on soci... Read More


Wan Rosdy credits BN's Johor victory to party machinery's commitment and fighting spirit

KUANTAN, July 12 -- Barisan Nasional's (BN) victory in the Johor state election was the result of the commitment and fighting spirit shown by the coalition's entire machinery, said Pahang Menteri Besa... Read More


Malaysians, especially Malaysian Chinese in Peninsula and Borneo, want swifter change: Negeri Sembilan too - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 12 -- The Johor state election has produced a result that deserves closer examination than the usual narratives of winners and losers. While Barisan Nasional consolidated its positi... Read More


The Home Cooking Dishes, Sungai Way: Known for 'tor dei char siew' and poached 'kampung' chicken, but the roast pork steals the show

PETALING JAYA, July 12 -- As a self-professed bak zaam gai (white cut chicken) fanatic, I'm often sent recommendations by friends and peers eager for my verdict on their local spots. Truth be told, n... Read More


Who is Febrie Adriansyah, the prosecutor now at the centre of Indonesia's biggest corruption probe

JAKARTA, July 11 -- For years, Febrie Adriansyah was one of Indonesia's most recognisable anti-corruption prosecutors, taking on some of the country's biggest financial scandals before abruptly steppi... Read More


Malaysian filmmaker Min Lim talks modern cinema expectations and being in the director's chair for 'Mojoku Hilang' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 -- For many filmmakers, stepping behind the camera marks the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. Malaysian filmmaker Min Lim, that dream was fuelled by an early fascination not just... Read More


First Singapore trip ends in court for Chinese visitor who saw a 'nice and rich' city to rob

SINGAPORE, July 11 -- A Chinese man visiting Singapore for the first time saw a wealthy city full of opportunity - but his plan to cash in by raiding luxury homes quickly turned into a court case. Hu... Read More


Pakatan admits Johor defeat after 'shock' eight-seat showing

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) has admitted defeat in the Johor state election after securing only eight of the 56 seats contested. The Election Commission's (EC) unofficial tally showe... Read More


AI trips up Singapore husband's court battle against wife as magistrate says: Check what you submit

SINGAPORE, July 11 -- A Singapore man who claimed his wife left him hungry, broke and physically weakened lost his bid for a protection order after a judge found his story did not quite add up - and t... Read More