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BMI report: Johor remains top destination for data centre investments despite sustainability-linked challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- Johor remains a dominant player in Malaysia's data centre industry, despite emerging risks in the country's sub-markets, according to a report by BMI, a Fitch Solutions compan... Read More


We are on the right track towards digital economy - Siti Aisah Bohari

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 22 -- Malaysia is rapidly becoming a fintech (financial technology) powerhouse, driven by its expanding digital economy and strong governmental support for technological innovation.... Read More


KL Fire Dept: Gas explosion during air-conditioner refill leaves three men injured at Chow Kit shopping complex

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- Three men sustained minor injuries after a gas explosion occurred while they were refilling air-conditioning gas at a shopping complex in Chow Kit at around 3pm yesterday. Be... Read More


Sabah withdraws from co-hosting 2027 SEA Games, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- The Sabah government has announced its withdrawal from co-hosting the 2027 SEA Games due to insufficient facilities. National daily Utusan Malaysia reported Youth and Sports ... Read More


Singaporean on the run for drug offences arrested in Malaysia

SINGAPORE, Oct. 22 -- After failing to show up at court in 2017, a Singaporean man was found in Malaysia on October 1 and arrested by Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of the Royal Malaysian Po... Read More


Bomb joke in Tawau Airport departure hall costs lorry driver 360 hours of community service

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- A lorry driver has been ordered to serve 360 hours of community service by the Tawau Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to causing public alarm by making a bomb joke at ... Read More


Health Ministry to roll out anti-bullying guidelines for staff, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- The Ministry of Health will soon issue guidelines to tackle workplace bullying among its staff, with support from the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health (NCEMH). ... Read More


Billionaire's fortune shrinks by US$3b, company's stocks plunge after scandal involving ex-lover

CANBERRA, Oct. 22 -- Australian billionaire Richard White has seen the shares of his shipping software company drop by 15 per cent, and wiping an estimate US$2.9 billion (RM12.53 billion) of his fortu... Read More


SMK Lawas ordered to close after massive late-night blaze razes science, administrative blocks (VIDEO)

MIRI, Oct. 22 -- The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has ordered SMK Lawas to close for three to seven days after a massive fire late last night razed two blocks. Bomba said the closure is necessa... Read More


Report: Police investigating viral altercation said to involve Kedah MB's officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 22 -- Police have opened an investigation into a viral video showing an altercation involving several individuals, including a man alleged to be an officer of Kedah Menteri Besar Da... Read More