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What is MyDigital ID and MyNIISe - and why Malaysians now need both to travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- Cross-border travel for Malaysians, and entry into Malaysia for foreign visitors, could soon be handled more efficiently through a single mobile application as the country ste... Read More


Transport Ministry invites private firms to launch water taxis in Penang, as long as they follow safety rules

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- The Transport Ministry is inviting private companies to submit proposals for water taxi services in Penang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said an earlier proposal ... Read More


The Kedah question: Why sovereignty was never Siamese - Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli and Milda Istiqomah

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 12 -- The question of Kedah's status before 1909 has re-emerged in public discourse, particularly following claims that the state was once under Siamese sovereignty and was later "h... Read More


Expect congestion: Transport minister urges patience as Penang LRT construction starts

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- Contractors involved in the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project have been instructed to implement continuous traffic mitigation measures to prevent severe cong... Read More


Himalayan vulture stuns in eastern Singapore after rare sightings in the west

SINGAPORE, Jan. 12 -- As sightings of Himalayan vultures in western Singapore excited birdwatchers this past week, a lone bird was also spotted in the east. Videos shared in a Facebook post showed th... Read More


As schools reopen, Education Ministry rolls out buddy watch system to curb bullying

KLUANG, Jan. 12 -- The Education Ministry is introducing a peer support programme called "kawan jaga kawan" ("friends looking out for friends") this year to address bullying in schools. Its secretary... Read More


Less hustle, more heart - Malaysians say 2026 is all about family, fitness, and football

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 12 -- Malaysians are set to place a greater emphasis on wellbeing, relationships, and personal balance in 2026, with priorities shifting towards family, friends, and health, accordi... Read More


'You're hired!': Two in three Malaysians believe AI will bring more jobs in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 12 -- Malaysians are significantly more optimistic than the global average that artificial intelligence (AI) will create jobs in 2026, a new Ipsos survey shows. The survey found th... Read More


DAP secretary-general tells Yeo to keep joy private, warning that 'extra stabs' at Najib risk souring Madani unity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 12 -- DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has cautioned against remarks that could strain ties with Umno after fellow party leader Yeo Bee Yin's post celebrating Datuk Seri Najib Raz... Read More


DAP secretary-general tells Yeo Bee Yin to keep joy private, warning that 'extra stabs' at Najib risk souring Madani unity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 12 -- DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has cautioned against remarks that could strain ties with Umno after fellow party leader Yeo Bee Yin's post celebrating Datuk Seri Najib Raz... Read More