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Staged abduction not ruled out: KL police chief says Pamela Ling believed alive, still in Malaysia; five vehicles with cloned plates used in disappearance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- Authorities strongly believed Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) witness Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh, who was abducted last month, is still in the country and alive. K... Read More


Indonesian governor's vasectomy-for-welfare proposal sparks intense debate

JAKARTA, May 8 -- A proposal by a regional governor in Indonesia to make vasectomy a condition for men to receive welfare benefits has sparked widespread criticism in Indonesia, according to a report ... Read More


MACC arrests two Home Ministry officials, civilian over alleged corruption in fast-tracking citizenship

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday arrested two Home Ministry officials and a member of the public in relation to an investigation on alleged corruption t... Read More


No, Elmo didn't get the sack; but the internet sure thought he did

LOS ANGELES, May 8 -- Elmo may love hugs, but he definitely didn't love going viral for a fake layoff. A recent LinkedIn post claiming the beloved red Muppet was booted from Sesame Street due to US f... Read More


Where life begins: Honouring mothers and the places that hold our beginnings - Zuraini Md Ali and Nor Hayati Hussain

Kuala Lampur, May 8 -- As Mother's Day 2025 approaches, we find ourselves drawn once more to the quiet, unyielding strength of a mother's love. It is a day to honour the women who have carried, nurtur... Read More


KRU adds fourth GenKRU concert on May 11 after earlier shows sell out in under an hour due to overwhelming demand

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- Organisers have added a fourth night to the GenKRU concert series after tickets for the third show sold out, extending the reunion performances of the KRU brothers to May 11 at ... Read More


Bird droppings are not as innocuous as we think - Wong Soo Kan

Kuala Lampur, May 8 -- It is delightful to listen to the tweeting and chirping of birds in the morning. People even spend time seeking, watching, and photographing birds in their natural habitats. Tho... Read More


Belgian chipmaker Melexis bets on Sarawak talent as it expands global operations in Kuching

KUCHING, May 8 -- Belgian semiconductor company Melexis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is ramping up its operations in Kuching with plans to hire more young local talents, particularly in electronic and software ... Read More


France wants combat-ready robots by 2040, early models tested in battlefield drills

BEYNES (France), May 8 -- France's armed forces are on schedule to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, according to participants in a test bringing together the military with engineers, researchers a... Read More


Sabah CM Hajiji reassures unity within GRS amid tensions over Usno's demands

KOTA KINABALU, May 8 -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said all is well within the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) family. The Chief Minister had a high-tea meeting with all sev... Read More