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Capturing and understanding the context of Anwar's remarks on Taiwan - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent remarks on Taiwan generated international headlines for two reasons. First, Anwar openly acknowledged Beijing's territorial claim on Tai... Read More


Nihilistic violent extremism is a crime prevention issue, not terrorism - Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 20 -- Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) is an emerging crime-prevention challenge that requires attention, but also conceptual and legal precision. Nihilism, broadly understood, is... Read More


Flagging patriotism in the Merdeka Month

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 20 -- What's most dangerous? A. Handle uranium in a reactor without gloves B. Evening strolls on the Korean DMZ after hours without permission C. Navigate an oil-tanker with an A... Read More


How to actually pair wine with Malaysian food

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- As a country, Malaysia is what you would call a "dry culture". It has nothing to do with rainfall or water supply, but everything to do with alcohol. In a wet culture, drink... Read More


Beyond the naked eye: What PM2.5, haze's invisible threat, means for your health

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 20 -- As Malaysians once again experience a resurgence in haze pollution and deteriorating air quality, many have begun taking precautions against its more visible health effects. ... Read More


KL police say personal grudge behind petrol attack on woman at Kepong lottery outlet

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Police believe a personal grudge was behind an incident in which a man allegedly poured petrol on a woman and set her alight at a lottery outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong on Augus... Read More


'Chelot' director Adrian Teh goes old school: 95pc practical effects, real explosions and minimal CGI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Malaysian action film Chelot, produced by Act 2 Pictures, is a personal project for director Adrian Teh, the filmmaker behind Paskal, Reversi and Magik Rompak. The film was a... Read More


How TikTok revolutionises small business, democratises learning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Nearly 80 per cent of Malaysians who use TikTok weekly say the platform has become a key space for learning, cultural connection and personal well-being, according to a new su... Read More


Stars to converge on Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation, Aug 21 at Aurum TRX

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Hong Kong cinema will take centre stage in Kuala Lumpur this week as the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation returns with a 10-day showcase featuring six films, filmmaker appeara... Read More


Malaysians among applicants affected as Australia slows Work and Holiday visa processing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Australia has temporarily paused applications from Malaysians seeking their first Work and Holiday visa under subclass 462. Australia's ABC News reported yesterday that Malay... Read More