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The '20-point peace plan' - a promise draped in erasure - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Brace yourself. What Donald Trump and his backers are calling a bold "20-point peace plan" is not peace. It is a spectacle. A performance. A blueprint for injustice masqueradin... Read More


Malaysia launches new digital 'posting swap' platform for nurses amid brain drain

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 1 -- Malaysia is aiming to improve the retention of healthcare workers by introducing a new digital system that allows them to easily swap postings with others in the same service sche... Read More


Malaysia's billion-dollar 1MDB hunt hits Singapore wall as court protects 'dubious' deals

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1 -- A Singapore court has blocked attempts by foreign liquidators to recover funds linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, dealing a setback to Malaysia's wider effort... Read More


Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after nearly 20 years of marriage

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 -- Nicole Kidman has officially filed for divorce from Keith Urban, ending a nearly two-decade marriage that had long been considered one of Hollywood's most enduring unions. The ... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Trying to survive in the ruins of Malaysian public healthcare

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Our health minister says Malaysians need to get serious about regular health screenings. Roughly 50,000 Malaysians are getting diagnosed with cancer every year. Yet the reali... Read More


Taman United's Restaurant Cao Shu Fen is continuing a 50-plus years legacy for the rarely-seen Hokkien fried sweet potato noodles

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- When one thinks of fried sweet potato noodles or cao shu fen, eateries around Old Klang Road like Restaurant Cao Shu Fen always come up. A beloved dish found in Hokkien homes,... Read More


On MACC's 58th anniversary, Anwar launches 'Keep Malaysia Clean' in sweeping drive against corruption

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 1 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially launched a national-level anti-corruption advocacy programme, 'Keep Malaysia Clean', aimed at shaping public behaviour and p... Read More


Asia's tobacco time bomb: Why harm reduction must be on every government's agenda - Prem Kumar Shanmugam

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Addiction is a pervasive issue affecting countless individuals around the globe, and smoking stands out due to its significant health risks and high mortality rates. Despite de... Read More


The EPF 'VE' hack: How contributing just 2pc more could boost your retirement savings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Have you always wanted to save more for your retirement but somehow end up spending it up every month? Or maybe it's more convenient to have money automatically deducted from y... Read More


Sabah STAR ready to quit GRS if coalition seals pact with Pakatan, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 1 -- Sabah STAR president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has said that his party will leave the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition if it proceeds with its electoral pact with Pakat... Read More