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Shopping mall industry warns of strain from SST expansion, calls for relief in Budget 2026

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 - The shopping mall industry is urging the government to reconsider the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST), citing its impact on rentals, leasing and ... Read More


Study: Negative online messaging driving mental health crisis for Malaysia's LGBT+

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- A new study has found that frequent exposure to negative online messages is driving up depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts among LGBT+ individuals in Malaysia. The s... Read More


Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 hands-on: Smarter sleep, antioxidant tracking and mental wellness

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- Shortly after Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in New York, I had the chance to participate in a dedicated Health Immersion session to experience the Galaxy Watch 8 series' new... Read More


Vape bans: A response to R. Paneir Selvam - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- I refer to R Paneir Selvam's "Vape bans: A slippery slope for legal governance". The July 2024 decision of the High Court referred to by the learned writer was the decision i... Read More


In latest bid, lawyer sues to make Federal Constitution's BM translation override original English text

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government, as he wants the Bahasa Malaysia translation of the Federal Constitution to be the au... Read More


Jennie tops Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List as K-pop soloists eclipse groups

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Spotify has revealed its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year, spotlighting a new wave in K-pop: the rise of soloists over groups on the global stage. A tot... Read More


A late billionaire, his 'princess', and three half-siblings: Wahaha succession battle unfolds

HONG KONG, July 22 -- Kelly Zong, long seen as the carefully groomed heir to China's Wahaha beverage empire, is now at the centre of two high-stakes legal battles that could reshape the future of one ... Read More


Puad: PAS approached Umno with 'backdoor government' plan, not the other way around

SHAH ALAM, July 22 -- Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi has reportedly rejected allegations that leaders from his party had met with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to discuss defections fr... Read More


BYD Atto 2: Malaysia getting larger 51.1kWh battery, stalk drive selector, and more

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- BYD Atto 2 for the Malaysian market will feature several key differences that will set the variant apart from its European counterpart, as well as Atto 2's twin in China, the ... Read More


Local man dies after being crushed by 4WD during repair job in Miri workshop

MIRI, July 22 -- A local man has died after he was crushed by a four-wheel-drive vehicle while performing maintenance work at a workshop located behind a petrol station at Piasau here yesterday. Miri... Read More