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Abang Jo announces free university degrees for Sarawakians starting 2026 - full funding for full-time studies

KUCHING, May 18 -- Sarawakian workers who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies will have the opportunity to do so next year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He s... Read More


Man to be charged for threatening DBKL officer over 'Abang Belon' incident

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- A man will be charged in the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow for threatening a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officer on social media, following a viral incident involvi... Read More


Outdoor Boys' Luke Nichols calls time on YouTube before 'things get out of hand' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- It's official. Popular nature YouTuber Luke Nichols, best known for his channel Outdoor Boys, is saying goodbye to millions of fans. Nichols, whose channel has 15 million subs... Read More


Thai farmers pitch Buriram-born K-pop star Lisa to power fruit exports beyond China

BANGKOK, May 18 -- Thai farmers are turning to superstar Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal to help sweeten the global image of the country's fruit industry. The member of Blackpink and Buriram native was named b... Read More


Malaysia's Covid-19 cases remain below alert level despite regional surge; Health Ministry continues to monitor situation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 -- The Covid-19 situation in the country remains under control and below the alert level, despite an increase in cases in several neighbouring countries such as Singapore and Thai... Read More


Police tracking man who took pet dog to Segamat nasi kandar restaurant, chair disposed of

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 -- Police are looking for a man seen in a viral video bringing his pet dog into a nasi kandar restaurant in Segamat. Berita Harian reported that the man, believed to be in his 20... Read More


Climbing for two: Singaporean finishes Mount Kinabalu climb for brother killed in 2015 Sabah quake

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 -- A decade after tragedy struck on Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, a Singaporean woman has completed a climb in memory of her younger brother. In 2015, a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthq... Read More


Hannah Thomas, daughter of ex-AG Tommy Thomas, contrasts Malaysian and Australian politics, highlights Palestine solidarity and warns of rising extremism

SYDNEY, May 17 -- Australian Greens candidate Hannah Thomas said voter frustration was growing due to governments failing to address poverty, rising inequality and global conflicts. Thomas, who conte... Read More


Locals fume as Mount Fuji 'dream bridge' turns into tourist nightmare

TOKYO, May 17 -- A local government initiative to promote a scenic bridge in Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture, as a prime photo location for Mount Fuji has sparked backlash from residents who say their lives... Read More


Early morning fire in Kampung Tebing Tinggi kills 61-year-old man, destroys home

IPOH, May 17 -- A 61-year-old man died in a fire that destroyed his home in Lorong Tebing Tinggi 2, Kampung Tebing Tinggi, early this morning. According to Bernama, Perak Fire and Rescue Department (... Read More