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Why sustainable finance remains elusive for SMEs -Rozaimah Zainudin &Karren Lee-Hwei Khaw

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 26 -- FEBRUARY 26 - Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into lending and investment decisions to strengthen long-term resilience... Read More


Penang approves Aidilfitri bonus: CM says civil servants to get at least RM1,000 or half a month's pay by March 16

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 26 -- The Penang state government has approved a special Aidilfitri financial assistance (BKKA 2026) of a minimum RM1,000 or half a month's salary in conjunction with this year's Ray... Read More


Japanese girl group XG says 'in no way involved' after Tokyo police arrest producer in drug case

TOKYO, Feb. 26 -- Japanese girl group XG has issued a statement responding to an ongoing drug investigation involving its producer, saying the group is not connected to the case. In a message address... Read More


Malaysia fights to protect Musang King pride as 'impostor' durians surface in China

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The government is stepping up efforts to safeguard the Musang King durian brand and protect Malaysia's ownership of the prized variety. Agriculture and Food Security Minister... Read More


'Sandiwara': Everything, everywhere all at once in George Town with Michelle Yeoh

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 25 -- By now, you would have read about (if not already watched) the much-hyped short Sandiwara directed by director Sean Baker of Anora fame and starring Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. Com... Read More


Chanakya in Jerusalem - Abbi Kanthasamy

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 25 -- I watched Modi in Jerusalem the way you watch a childhood home being turned into a themed cafe - the walls still standing, the soul replaced by lighting design. Standing ovat... Read More


Johor Palace sounds alarm over deepfake clips claiming Ramadan aid from Agong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The Johor Palace has raised the alarm over a series of AI-generated TikTok videos impersonating the voice of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, warning the public a... Read More


Bersatu resets Melaka leadership with Radzi Jidin at the helm

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has appointed Mohd Radzi Md Jidin as its new Melaka state chief, following a major overhaul of the party's state leadership. The announcement c... Read More


Bills to amend Federal Constitution deserve distinguished treatment - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 25 -- In "Hats off to the drafters of the Bills to amend the Federal Constitution", I considered the proposed Article 145A(1) as a standout provision. It reads as follows: The Yang... Read More


Potty excuse: Licence-less lorry driver claims toilet emergency after Selangor JPJ snags him running a red light

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- A lorry driver who ran a red light tried to talk his way out of trouble by claiming he desperately needed to urinate when officers stopped him in Kuala Langat yesterday. Acco... Read More