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Singapore eyes closer Asean-Central Asia ties during 2027 chairmanship

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Singapore plans to use its Asean chairmanship next year to pursue stronger links between South-east Asia and Central Asia in areas such as transport, energy, connectivity and sus... Read More


Anwar orders National Security Council, Nadma and Foreign Ministry to step up aid for Malaysians in India, Nepal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the National Security Council (MKN), National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and Foreign Ministry to immediately coord... Read More


Buloh Kasap rep Zahari Sarip sworn in as Johor state assembly Speaker

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug. 27 -- Buloh Kasap assemblyman Datuk Zahari Sarip has been sworn in as the Johor state assembly Speaker following his appointment to the post. The 59-year-old former Johor Agricu... Read More


From Northern style chicken 'khao soi' to Isaan grilled pork neck, Taan Thai in Cheras offers casual yet elevated Thai cuisine

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Back in Bangkok, I would hear my Thai friends say "Taan a rai dee krub?", which basically meant "What should we eat?" or "What tastes good?" (That's the polite version, at an... Read More


Restoran Berjaya in Bangsar, a beloved eatery that has served 'nasi padang', curry 'mee', 'wantan mee', and more for 45 years, is closing on August 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- One of Bangsar's long-standing coffee shops, Restoran Berjaya, has decided to call it a day after 45 years in business. Their last day is slated for August 30. The late Choo... Read More


More than 80 Ismail Sabri supporters travel three hours from Bera to KL court complex

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- More than 80 supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob gathered outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex here this morning to show their support for him... Read More


Malaysia must watch the Israel -Turkey fault line in Syria closely too - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 27 -- Malaysia has every reason to watch Gaza closely. But Kuala Lumpur should not allow the continuing tragedy there to obscure another potentially dangerous development: the growi... Read More


Every Merdeka brings us closer

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 27 -- More sugar than usual, so watch that glucose count. It's the Merdeka season! It justifies the overenthusiasm - not an obesity death march. Therefore, time for over-the-top p... Read More


Ismail Sabri arrives in court to face asset declaration charges

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the Sessions Court here this morning to face charges related to his asset declaration. The 66-year-old Bera MP... Read More


Sulong the elephant moves into Kelantan forest after days along Gerik-Jeli highway

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Sulong, the wild male elephant that drew attention after being spotted along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) in recent days, has now moved into a forested area in Kela... Read More