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Four-day remand for man who drove from KL to Pagoh, ran amok, trespassed homes and assaulted owner

PAGOH, Feb. 9 -- An unemployed man drove for more than two hours from Kuala Lumpur to Pagoh where he ran amok before breaking into three houses and assaulting a homeowner in Taman Pagoh Jaya here yest... Read More


JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims 'overlooked' road tax, insurance since 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- A woman entrepreneur cited oversight in renewing her road tax and insurance since 2018 - claiming the matters were previously handled by family members - after she was detained... Read More


Johor government to conduct cloud seeding this week following low water levels in dams

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 9 -- The Johor government is scheduled to conduct cloud seeding in the state following the low water levels in several dams due to a dry spell. The cloud seeding will be concentrate... Read More


Free education for students with disabilities: From access to national return on investment - Hasrul Hosshan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 9 -- The announcement of free education for students with disabilities in the Higher Education Plan 2026-2035 should be welcomed as a bold and principled move. It signifies a clear ... Read More


The great 'banchan' break-up: Are South Koreans about to pay for their favourite freebie?

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- A fierce debate is bubbling across South Korea's dining scene as restaurateurs weigh a once-unthinkable move: charging for banchan refills. The country's free-flowing side dishes - f... Read More


Gundam's big twist? A 39-year-old Guns N' Roses anthem suddenly climbing the charts in Japan (VIDEO)

TOKYO, Feb. 8 -- When Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe hit Japanese cinemas on January 30, audiences expected cutting-edge mecha spectacle - not a blast of late-'80s American ro... Read More


Slowing down the fast fashion crisis - Audrey Kang Nian, Jelina Teoh and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 8 -- According to the Fast Fashion Statistics 2025, the global fast fashion industry is worth more than US$163 billion. Brands like Shein, which now controls close to half of the g... Read More


Malaysia must be safeguarded against racial, religious divisions, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The country must be safeguarded against threats of division based on race and religion, which are becoming increasingly evident globally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar I... Read More


Body of woman, believed homeless, found on Jalan Sentul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- A woman, believed to be homeless, was found dead on Jalan Sentul near a traffic light this morning. The victim, thought to be a local, is estimated to be in her 40s or 50s, ac... Read More


Police seize RM69,000 worth of drugs hidden in helium tanks, four arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Police have detained four individuals, including three foreigners, and seized various drugs concealed in helium tanks following two special operations on Jalan Tun Razak yester... Read More