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Over 460 Singapore youth arrested for sexual offences in 2024, ministry highlights link to pornography exposure

SINGAPORE, May 10 -- A growing number of youth sexual offences have been linked to early and repeated exposure to pornography, according to Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Straits Tim... Read More


PKR drops 28, including elected leaders, for double dipping in parties, says sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 -- PKR has expelled 28 members, including elected leaders, for holding membership in other political parties, according to its secretary-general Fuziah Salleh. She told Free Mala... Read More


Pricing birdsong: Farmers could earn cash for conservation as EU explores biodiversity 'nature credits'

BRUSSELS, May 10 -- Could farmers get money for protecting birds or plants? That's the hope of the European Union, which is seeking to monetise biodiversity by creating a market for "nature credits". ... Read More


Life after death? Most Malaysians say yes - but not in ancestral spirits or sacred mountains and crystals, Pew study shows

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 -- A majority of Malaysians believe in life after death and the existence of a spiritual world beyond what can be seen, according to a global survey by Pew Research Center that sh... Read More


Cool off with chilled 'hiyashi chuka' noodles and other home cooked Japanese comfort dishes at Rakuki Coffee in Semenyih

SEMENYIH, May 10 -- It's hard to guess what weather we'd experience on any given day, even with constantly updated forecasts. One minute it's dark and stormy; the next it's super sunny and as hot as t... Read More


President Trump depicted as pope: It's no joke, man - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, May 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (May 9) extended his congratulations to Catholics in Malaysia and around the world following after Robert Francis Prevost was ... Read More


Malaysia expands TNG eWallet access for Asean tourists ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 -- Just in time for Visit Malaysia 2026, TNG Digital wants to enhance the local economy through tourism by enabling international tourists to register for a TNG eWallet account. P... Read More


Miri's 'Niti Daun' parade ushers in Gawai spirit with indigenous pride on full display (VIDEO)

MIRI, May 10 -- A vibrant celebration of Sarawak's cultural diversity unfolded in Miri as 20 contingents representing various indigenous communities took part in the colourful 'Niti Daun' parade, mark... Read More


PM, Sarawak premier to announce decision on Petros-Petronas issue 'when the time is right', says state minister

MIRI, May 10 -- An official statement on the outcome of the Petros-Petronas discussions will be issued by both Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang ... Read More


What happens when PM gets recommended names for judges? Ex-JAC members share experiences

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 -- When the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) recommends names to be appointed as judges, does the prime minister of Malaysia accept all these recommendations? During a foru... Read More