Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Future of 'panda on scooter' mural at Penang's Chew Jetty unresolved, awaits council decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- While the "panda on the scooter" mural at Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang, has become a talking point, its future still remains unresolved. The artwork, painted by Chinese t... Read More


Malaysia remains 'obstructed' as clampdowns rise across Asia-Pacific, global civic space report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- Malaysia's civic space remains "obstructed", with authorities continuing to target online critics, activists and protesters, according to a new report by the CIVICUS Monitor. ... Read More


Is social media training kids' brains to tune out? Scientists say yes, gradually

OSLO, Dec. 9 -- Children who spend significant time on social media are more likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, a major new four-year study has found. Researchers... Read More


They are not forever: Why after care of dental implants is key to protecting your investment - Norul Husna Mohamad Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 9 -- Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry. Despite the cost, they look natural, feel stable, and - when well cared for - can last many years. But there is one myth tha... Read More


Four rescued after 4WD trapped in Niah floodwaters, says Sarawak Fire Dept

MIRI, Dec. 9 -- Four individuals were rescued after their vehicle became trapped in rising floodwaters at Jalan Penerangan, Sepupok, Niah this morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba S... Read More


Did Taylor Swift buy out another bride's June 13 wedding date?

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 -- Taylor Swift allegedly paid another bride to move her wedding date so that she and her fiance, Travis Kelce, could get married at an exclusive Rhode Island resort on June 13 nex... Read More


Woman killed, husband injured in lorry-car crash on Pan Borneo Highway near Beluru

MIRI, Dec. 9 -- A 71-year-old woman was killed while her husband sustained minor injuries in an accident at KM876 of the Pan Borneo Highway near Beluru at around 1.15pm yesterday. Miri district polic... Read More


Bali police arrest OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue over alleged 'bangbus' shoot on Indonesian island

BALI, Dec. 9 -- British sex worker Bonnie Blue has been released from police custody in Bali and handed over to immigration officials for interrogation, days after she was arrested in a raid for alleg... Read More


Coros Pace 4 launched in Malaysia, priced at RM1,099

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- Coros, the fitness watch maker, has launched its latest running watch in Malaysia - the Coros Pace 4. As its name suggests, this watch succeeds the Pace 3, which launched back ... Read More


Malaysia's Chamrun Digital CEO named Best Speaker and Outstanding AI Provider at Dubai summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- Malaysia-based technology company Chamrun Digital Group received international recognition at the World AI Tech Summit Dubai 2025 when its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Behrang P... Read More