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Chew Swee Yoke, Malaysia's legal aid pioneer and lawyer in Anwar's 'black eye' case, dies at 81

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Chew Swee Yoke, a pioneering Malaysian lawyer, advocate for justice and proud Victorian, passed away on the morning of August 18, aged 81. She was born on January 26, 1945. E... Read More


From a Penang home kitchen to nationwide favourite: The story of Jeruk Madu Pak Ali

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 22 -- What began as a way to stop surplus fruit from going to waste has grown into one of Penang's best-known food brands. When Datuk Alias Ali created his own honey-infused pickled... Read More


Malaysian woman in Singapore dock after failing to protect children from abuse by her nephew at care facility she runs

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- A Malaysian woman who ran a private educational facility in Singapore is facing charges for allegedly allowing her nephew to continue caring for children despite knowing he had a... Read More


Sarawak confirms 26 rabies cases this year, including three cats

KOTA SAMARAHAN, Aug. 22 -- Three cats were among 26 animals confirmed positive for rabies in Sarawak so far this year, with the remaining 23 cases involving dogs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui... Read More


Designer bags, dodgy money and Thai properties, now a third director faces the music in Singapore scam saga

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- A director of a company linked to Singapore's multimillion-dollar luxury goods scam has been charged with money laundering, as authorities move to recover properties in Thailand ... Read More


Zambry: UUCA repeal requires holistic review of higher education law

KEPALA BATAS, Aug. 22 -- The repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971 transcends the immediate interests of the student body, and requires a holistic review of the entire hig... Read More


Singaporean man jailed for insulting Islam during e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 21 -- A 56-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 after admitting to demeaning Islam during a trip in Johor Bahru last month. Mohamed Anim Atam plead... Read More


If a journalist espouses or concurs with the defamatory statements or imputations, he loses the defence of protection of reportage - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 21 -- In the case of Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Ors v Raub Australian Gold Mining Sdn Bhd [2021], the facts are as follows. The first appellant (Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd) owns and operates... Read More


Airbnb crackdown: Penang introduces new licensing laws for short-term rentals

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 21 -- Penang has introduced a new regulatory framework to govern short-term rentals of private accommodations, including Airbnbs and homestays, effective August 1. State local gover... Read More


Back to Britain - and back to acting? Meghan 'offered role' as Sussexes prepare for UK return

LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The Duchess of Sussex could be preparing to put acting firmly back on her agenda as she and Prince Harry ready themselves for a return to the United Kingdom, according to reports. ... Read More