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Malaysia jumps eight spots in global talent ranking while Singapore shows surprising decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Malaysia has climbed to 25th place in the International Institute for Management Development's (IMD) World Talent Ranking 2025, its best showing in five years. In the latest ... Read More


Philippines will enter choppy waters when it is the chair of Asean and related summits in 2026 - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 9 -- When the Philippines assumes the Group Chairmanship of Asean and related summits, it will do so at a particularly turbulent time for the region. The year 2025 has already been... Read More


Fadillah urges Malaysia to transform from tech consumer to maker

KUCHING, Sept. 9 -- Malaysia must make innovation a central pillar if it aims to become a developed nation and compete globally, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He pointed out t... Read More


Malaysia's all-girl rock band Candy returns after 20 years with 'Pistol & Bunga' show on Sept 20

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Malaysia's first all-female rock band Candy is back and ready to return to the stage with a showcase after more than 20 years. Candy, comprising Patricia Robert (vocals and r... Read More


'Crazy': Italy keep World Cup hopes ticking over with 5-4 win over Israel after two own goals

DEBRECEN, Sept. 9 -- Italy prevailed in a whirlwind game to beat Israel 5-4 in their World Cup qualifier in Hungary yesterday after the Italians scored two own goals, twice came from behind and conced... Read More


Higher education dept explains Penang top scorer's UM rejection, cites limited seats

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Edward Wong, the STPM top scorer from Penang whose case drew public attention last week, was ranked 1,129th among 2,291 eligible applicants for Universiti Malaya's (UM) accoun... Read More


Bridging the gap: How Penang is helping wildlife cross roads safely

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 9 -- Strung across the busy road along Jalan Lembah Permai in Tanjung Bungah, a red canopy bridge made especially for wildlife to cross the road was barely discernible to drivers. ... Read More


Doctor says he explained Zara Qairina's cause of death to family, despite mother's claim

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 9 -- A neurosurgeon told the inquest into the death of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir that he had spoken to her mother and some family members after realising she ha... Read More


Michelle Yeoh and Tony Leung champion Moynat's new Labubu-themed luxury bag line

PARIS, Sept. 9 -- If you thought the Labubu trend was on its death legs, you might be wrong judging from the latest Labubu collaboration that has some heavy hitter ambassadors. Kasing Lung, the creat... Read More


Our education in retreat: Navigating the clash with politics - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 9 -- Many bad news on education lately. More and more unhealthy and uncalled for disruption from politics. Should politics come first? Or education? Logically, good education shoul... Read More