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'Unfit to lead': Indonesia's ex-generals urge veep Gibran's impeachment

JAKARTA, June 5 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is facing mounting pressure as a group of retired military generals has submitted a formal petition urging his impeachment, citing c... Read More


Teen missing in Melaka forest while searching for cows found weak but safe after 32 hours

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- A 15-year-old boy with a learning disability who went missing while looking for cattle in a forested area near Kampung Permatang Pasir, Alai, was found safe early this morning ... Read More


Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': False reforms with systemic repercussions across the world - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, June 5 -- In the theater of American politics, which is becoming ever more bizarre, few spectacles rival the audacity of President Donald Trump's latest legislative endeavor: the so-call... Read More


'They need a fighter': Dr Mahathir announces 'big umbrella' committee to unite Malays

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly announced the formation of an informal Malay committee, describing it as a "big umbrella" to unify the Malay commun... Read More


A dose of sweetness every day: How a former content designer pivoted to making 'dango' and other handcrafted Japanese desserts

PETALING JAYA, June 5 -- Desserts can be the last course of a meal, the proverbial sweet ending. But desserts can also be a dance, if making and tasting them are a deep passion. For Jing Kwan, 34, th... Read More


The grit behind the glamour: Lives of Malaysian film workers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- While captivating storylines, cinematography, and visual effects often steal the spotlight in films, one vital aspect is frequently overlooked - the production crew. These beh... Read More


Perfectly flawed - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, June 5 -- Make no mistake: I am no sportsman. I can't play football. I never learned how to swim. And when it comes to running? Let's just say I was always the kid who got picked last d... Read More


Not in e-Kasih? Johor has a new affordable home plan for you

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 5 -- Low-income earners in Johor who are not listed under the federal e-Kasih database can now own their first home. Johor Housing and Local Government chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni... Read More


Global anti-scam blitz: 106 nabbed, S$7.7m seized in Singapore; Malaysia among seven countries in joint operation

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- A month-long transnational anti-scam operation involving seven territories led to the arrest of over 1,800 people, including 106 in Singapore, and the seizure of more than S$7.69 ... Read More


Singapore businessman arrested in Bangkok for allegedly evading RM675,000 in Thai taxes

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- A 71-year-old Singaporean businessman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on June 2 for allegedly evading more than 5.2 million baht (RM675,000) in taxes, Thai police s... Read More