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How Malaysia can raise its retirement age from 60 to 65: Experts explain the math and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- Should Malaysia push its retirement age up from 60 to 65, and if yes, how can it be done? Currently, Malaysia's minimum retirement age of 60 means private sector employees ar... Read More


Over 75 artists, creative spaces open their doors this weekend at Open Studios Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 15 -- If you've always wondered about the art processes and behind-the-scenes of artists' studios, this weekend is the time to visit your favourite artist's studio as they open their... Read More


Thick smoke seen near DUKE Highway traced to burning streetlight

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- Thick smoke seen near the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), beyond the Sentul Toll Plaza on Wednesday, is believed to have been caused by a burning streetlight. Sentul distr... Read More


Seven crocodiles caught in Sarawak's Baram River culling ops, including 17-foot giant

MIRI, Oct. 14 -- Seven crocodiles, one of which measured 17.2 feet in length, were captured during a joint culling operation in the Baram River, Marudi, on Tuesday. The operation involved licensed cr... Read More


Appeals court quashes RM1.1m damages over Ivana Smit death probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling ordering the government and police to pay RM1.1 million in damages to the mother of Dutch model Ivana Smit over alleged ... Read More


From 'Untamed' fame to GT glory, Wang Yibo revs up Sepang showdown

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 14 -- Wang Yibo, who has swapped scripts for speed, was spotted at Sepang International Circuit yesterday as he hit the track with UNO Racing ahead of the China GT Championship fin... Read More


Minister: Putrajaya targets 2027 for anti-rent seeking law

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- The government is working to table a Bill that would criminalise rent-seeking by 2027, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told the House of Representatives this morni... Read More


MCMC testing new disaster warning system on Nov 19: Here's why your phone might sound an alarm

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- If your mobile phone suddenly sounds a piercing siren and displays an evacuation order on November 19, do not rush to pack your bags. According to NST, the Malaysian Communic... Read More


Why mistakes are leadership's best teacher - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 14 -- Human beings are not free from making mistakes. Mistakes arise not to punish but to teach. We should learn from them. The problem is that many tend to deny making their mistak... Read More


Economic toll of haze in Malaysia could hit RM1.5b a month as business and health costs mount, experts say

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- The prolonged transboundary haze is costing Malaysia between RM20 million and RM50 million daily in economic disruptions, soaring healthcare bills, and lost worker productivit... Read More