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Norway apologises but sticks to decision on Malaysia missile deal

SINGAPORE, May 31 -- Norway has apologised to Malaysia over the cancellation of an export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), but has maintained its decision to revoke the approval for the def... Read More


The Asian Renaissance: Promise, progress and prudence - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 31 -- When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim published The Asian Renaissance in 1996, he was writing against the prevailing currents of his time. The Cold War had ended. The United State... Read More


Hajiji welcomes RM1.5b interim special grant for Sabah, wants swift disbursement

KOTA KINABALU, May 31 -- Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has welcomed the RM1.5 billion interim special grant for the state announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ye... Read More


'Malaysia, We Have The Power': 'Masters of the Universe' drone show lights up Bukit Bintang ahead of film release

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- Those who grew up in the 80s will be familiar with the love and nostalgia surrounding Masters of the Universe, the classic animated series. Audiences nationwide are now lookin... Read More


Govt spot checks uncover ageing paddy farmers renting land to foreigners

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- The Agriculture Department has uncovered a growing trend of elderly and inactive paddy farmers informally leasing their land to foreigners, prompting calls for tighter monitori... Read More


Doctors report breakthrough as cancer jab reportedly eradicates tumours in international trial across 11 countries

LONDON, May 31 -- Doctors have reported striking results from an international trial of a triple action cancer jab that eliminated tumours in some patients. According to The Guardian, the drug, known... Read More


As Hamzah weighs next move, Mukhriz says no talks with Pejuang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has dismissed speculation that former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is heading to the party following his ex... Read More


Shah Alam's first 100 free community meal vouchers gone in 10 minutes, council mulls expanding programme

SHAH ALAM, May 31 -- A hundred free meal vouchers were snapped up in just 10 minutes when the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) launched its community food programme for the year, prompting the council to... Read More


Cops nab bus driver with 29 outstanding summonses after three-vehicle pile-up on Genting road; six people hurt

BENTONG, May 31 -- A 55-year-old bus driver with a history of 29 traffic offences was detained after he allegedly drove recklessly and caused a three-vehicle crash at KM16 on Jalan Genting Highlands y... Read More


No such thing as a free lunch: The problem with influencers as 'food reviewers' in Malaysia

COMMENTARY, May 31 -- My frustration begins where it often has, lately: an Instagram post. On their profile, MalaysianPAYGAP, a community initiative for salary transparency in Malaysia, posted a shor... Read More