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As PTPTN shifts focus to full scholarships, Dewan Rakyat told 7,003 B40 students got tuition-free ticket to higher education

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- Malaysia's push to reduce student debt and expand scholarships is taking shape as 7,003 first-generation university students have already benefited from the Siswa Sulung tuiti... Read More


Singapore hawkers cash in up to S$50 per rat as rewards help keep the critters at bay

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25 -- Stallholders at a Clementi hawker centre have continued a cash-for-rats scheme as part of broader efforts by the authorities to tackle Singapore's growing rodent problem. The in... Read More


MACC temporarily off the grid in Perlis as floods hit state; complaints still open online

KUALA PERLIS, Nov. 25 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has temporarily closed its Perlis state office following flooding in the state. The closure takes effect immediately as the ac... Read More


Apple and Google ordered to block misuse of 'gov.sg' ID amid surge in impersonation scams in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25 -- The Singapore Police Force has directed technology giants Apple and Google to implement safeguards aimed at curbing government impersonation scams on their messaging platforms. ... Read More


Perak goes on a fish hunt, removed 9.4 tonnes of 'alien invaders' from local lakes and rivers so far

IPOH, Nov. 25 -- Perak has removed 9.4 tonnes of foreign fishes that have invaded several critical waterways this year that have put local species at risk. The state Fisheries Department has conducte... Read More


Perak goes on a fish hunt, removed 9.4 tonnes of 'alien invaders' removed from local lakes and rivers so far

IPOH, Nov. 25 -- Perak has removed 9.4 tonnes of foreign fishes that have invaded several critical waterways this year that have put local species at risk. The state Fisheries Department has conducte... Read More


K-pop band CNBlue returns to Malaysia in April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- South Korean rock band CNBlue will return to Malaysia next year as part of its newly announced 2026 world tour titled "3Logy". The tour details were released via the band's o... Read More


Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia short of specialist engineers, govt mulls allowing foreign graduates to work locally

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia is facing a shortage of high-level specialist engineers despite having a large number... Read More


Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai caught criticising CCP in leaked audio, amid allegations about mistreatment of uncredited writer on his latest film

BEIJING, Nov. 25 -- When it comes to Hong Kong cinema, Wong Kar Wai is one of its defining names but his stellar work comes with a far less-than-stellar reputation. Wong has been said to be difficult... Read More


Feminism still matters - Ivy Josiah

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 25 -- Recently, I had to drive to an unfamiliar part of town for an appointment. When I arrived at the building around 7.45 pm, the street was deserted - dark, quiet, and empty. I... Read More