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Why subsidies sound costly but incentives sound strategic - Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri

Kuala Lampur, June 17 -- As global oil prices climb amid sustained tensions in West Asia, Malaysia's fuel subsidy debate has returned with renewed urgency. Under the BUDI95 program, eligible Malaysian... Read More


Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye goes viral as fans swoon over looks after Portugal match

LAGOS, June 17 -- Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has become an unlikely internet sensation after football fans around the world flooded social media with comments about his appearance following Niger... Read More


Singapore man jailed after stabbing friend twice in Tampines MRT row

SINGAPORE, June 17 -- A man was jailed after stabbing his friend twice during a heated argument near Tampines MRT station, leaving the victim with injuries serious enough to damage his liver. Accordi... Read More


Singapore appeals to increase S$225,000 fine after PSA worker killed in 2017 Keppel Terminal crane accident

SINGAPORE, June 17 -- The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is appealing against the sentence imposed on PSA Singapore following a fatal workplace accident in 2017 that claimed the life of a worker during ma... Read More


Singapore hospital patient jailed after grabbing armed guard's revolver over nail clipper row

SINGAPORE, June 17 -- A hospitalised man who became agitated after nurses refused his request for a nail clipper attempted to grab an auxiliary police officer's loaded revolver, a court heard. Accord... Read More


The Rohingya that some Malaysians fear - Mustafa K Anuar

Kuala Lampur, June 17 -- The recent revelation by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Khalid Ismail helped to cut through the fog of disinformation and rumours that have swept across the country, especi... Read More


Talking Pokemon: On TCG's explosive popularity and how The Pokemon Company is putting sustainability, and the 30th anniversary party, first

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 -- With Kuala Lumpur being the first city in the region to kick off the upcoming PokeXciting celebration for Pokemon's 30th anniversary, it's a great time to be a Malaysian Pokem... Read More


Op Drain: MACC nabs 13 including govt agency director over 'contract cartel' scandal

IPOH, June 17 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a current and former director of a government agency, following allegations of ... Read More


US steps in to help Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother attend World Cup after visa hurdle

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The United States State Department is working to help the mother of Cape Verde football goalkeeper Vozinha travel to the US to watch her son play at the World Cup, an official s... Read More


No more 'green wave'?: PAS sounds the alarm over parties going after the 40pc youth vote

KOTA BHARU, June 17 -- PAS is concerned with the emergence of new political parties specifically designed to attract young voters ahead of the next general election, describing the trend as a signific... Read More