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Festive fares: AirAsia caps KL-Sarawak ticket price at RM328 and KL-Sabah at RM398 for CNY, Aidilfitri

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8 -- AirAsia has rolled out its annual fixed-fare initiative for travellers flying to and from East Malaysia for the upcoming Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities. ... Read More


New Malaysian passport and MyKad with stronger security coming mid-2026, says home minister

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 8 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Immigration Department and the National Registration Department will introduce a new Malaysian passport and a new MyKad... Read More


Home minister: Citizenship amendment for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers set to take effect mid-2026

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 8 -- Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the constitutional amendment allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to automatically obtain Malaysian citizen... Read More


Revealing issues of access and equity in COP host cities - Goh Hong Ching

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 8 -- The last three United Nations climate conferences - COP28 in Dubai, COP29 in Baku, and COP30 in Belem, Brazil - offer lessons that extend beyond climate negotiation outcomes. T... Read More


A nation of Malaysians, Akmal

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 8 -- Does he call Low Chee Leong for drinks? This is what struck me, thinking about Akmal Saleh. My friend, not Low Chee Leong, had Akmal under his supervision when the Umno youth ... Read More


Will BRICS be the architect of the new world order? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 8 -- The magnetic pull of BRICS is undeniable. A significant swathe of the Global South is knocking firmly on the grouping's door. This surge in interest is a symptom of a world str... Read More


When sirens call: How KL's early flood warning system works - and why it matters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8 -- In Kuala Lumpur, where sudden downpours can overwhelm even the best flood mitigation infrastructures, timely alerts are just as critical in keeping the city and its residents s... Read More


From screen to stage: MPO brings P. Ramlee's 'Madu Tiga' to life in a live film concert this Jan 23 and 24

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8 -- The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is set to stage a live film concert of the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee's iconic, award-winning film Madu Tiga in a two-night showcase late... Read More


From China with fluff: New pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue to charm Zoo Negara visitors soon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8 -- Malaysia's Giant Panda Conservation Centre (GPCC) is about to get busier and cuter as the public will soon get to meet its newest residents, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue. The five-y... Read More


Saarani on MB term caps: Renewal is fine, but vision takes time

IPOH, Jan. 8 -- Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said any move to limit the tenure of a Menteri Besar, similar to the proposal to cap the Prime Minister's term at two terms, must be care... Read More