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How a 'big' idea from a small hobby dinner grew into an internationally recognised miniature model show

GEORGE TOWN, Dec. 6 -- It began as an annual dinner among miniature model hobbyists who shared a passion for assembling, painting and customising small-scale replicas of vehicles, buildings and figure... Read More


MEF backs 24-hour Socso coverage, but urges Putrajaya to resolve tax refund delays

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed Putrajaya's move to extend Socso protection to 24 hours but cautioned that any additional costs must not be shifted onto c... Read More


Soon, you can control your Proton from a Huawei smartwatch - just tap to start engines, lock doors

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 5 -- During Proton's Tech Showcase, the national carmaker has also highlighted its digital and connected automotive technologies. With vehicles now being part of the connected ecos... Read More


Mat Sabu: Malaysia's RM1.5b bird's nest industry gets boost from new China export pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Malaysia's swiftlet nest industry, valued at an estimated RM1.5 billion, continues to show strong growth and significant potential as a high-value sector. Agriculture and Food... Read More


Albert Tei says viral Dr Mahathir meeting was about legal advice, not politics

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Businessman Albert Tei has denied that his recent meeting with former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had any political agenda, saying he had approached the latter purel... Read More


MACC to charge MP over RM400,000 deal in Kedah cattle feedlot land project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Kedah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers detained a Member of Parliament yesterday for the purpose of charging him, after obtaining approval to proceed with a... Read More


Singapore's booming host club scene has women paying thousands for 'boyfriend experience'

SINGAPORE, Dec. 5 -- A host club in Singapore's central business district has become a nightly draw for women seeking companionship, karaoke and drinking games, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). ... Read More


PDRM expands tech arsenal with 7,000 body cameras, 7,000 data devices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has acquired more than 7,000 body-worn cameras (BWC) in a push to strengthen public trust and reinforce standards of good governance. Harian M... Read More


'A firm, principled and outspoken figure': Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, following the veteran Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) leader's d... Read More


Johor's Maharani Freeport eyes Singapore as deep-water energy hub, experts say competition remains stiff

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec. 5 -- Malaysia's newly launched Maharani Energy Freeport in Johor is positioning itself as a deep-water alternative to Singapore, targeting the flow of oil tankers that make up about ... Read More