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Woman arrested at Changi Airport Terminal 1 check-in as travellers look on

SINGAPORE, June 8 -- A 42-year-old woman was arrested at Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Singapore on Thursday evening, sparking a scene that unfolded in front of stunned travellers - and was captured on... Read More


Anthony Loke praises AirAsia crew for professionalism after storm forces flight diversion and four-hour delay

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- A domestic AirAsia flight from Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Penang due to stormy weather on Friday night, resulting in a nearly four-hour delay before passengers ... Read More


Higher education ministry says it's closely monitoring Malaysian Harvard students amid US legal battle

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation involving 54 Malaysian students at Harvard University following legal developme... Read More


From anime and film scores to heritage music: How the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is winning over new audiences

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- When orchestras worldwide returned to perform after the Covid-19 pandemic, their once-brimming concert halls found little enthusiasm - and revenue - with an ageing and dwindlin... Read More


Jawi to complete study on multi-level graves by October to tackle space constraints as KL cemeteries approach full capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) is conducting a pilot study on implementing multi-level graves at cemeteries in Kuala Lumpur that are full or nearly... Read More


'Fine, see you in court': Fahmi Reza calls out authorities over travel ban confusion, says no one taking responsibility; vows legal action

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza has criticised the government over his recent overseas travel ban, saying no authorities have taken responsibility for the incident. In ... Read More


Police: Civil servant held over car scratching incidents at Ampang apartment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- A civil servant was arrested yesterday for allegedly scratching two vehicles with a key at an apartment car park in Taman Pandan Mewah, Ampang. Ampang Jaya District Police Chi... Read More


Social protection programmes key to poverty reduction - Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad Zailani

Kuala Lampur, June 8 -- Malaysia has stepped up efforts to reduce poverty in recent years through targeted social protection programmes, particularly those aimed at the B40 income category. However, t... Read More


Telcos assure public over privacy following MCMC's mobile data collection

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Telecommunication companies (telcos) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting customer data and privacy, following the use of mobile phone data (MPD) for official statist... Read More


Fahmi assures public MCMC only collecting anonymised telco data, no personal information involved

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has assured the public that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is not collecting any personal information ... Read More