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Still have Kuching parking coupons? You have till November 30 to get your refund

KUCHING, Oct. 31 -- Holders of Kuching parking coupons have until November 30, 2025 to return their unused coupons for a refund, following the city's transition to the new Kuching Smart Parking System... Read More


Wild elephant tramples logging supervisor to death in Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- A logging supervisor was killed in what witnesses have described as a wild elephant attack near a logging camp in Felda Aring 8, Gua Musang, yesterday. The victim, Saidi Jaha... Read More


From tariffs to trade deals: Can Apec still unite under a shared vision for free trade?

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 31 -- Most Asia-Pacific countries want and are heading in the direction of free and open trade, a senior official at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) secretariat said, a... Read More


Transport Ministry: Over 3,000 road fatalities recorded in Malaysia in first half of the year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- A total of 3,087 fatalities involving all types of road accidents were recorded between January and June this year. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that according to sta... Read More


Looking for fresh horror this Halloween? Catch these new Asian fright flicks to stream or scream over in Malaysian cinemas (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Halloween, celebrated every Oct 31, is often regarded as the ultimate day of spooks in the West, where it is a major affair. Here in Malaysia, while it isn't a traditional fe... Read More


Fallen tree crushes two Proton cars in George Town, no injuries reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Two vehicles were crushed by a fallen tree at the Taman Free School flats in George Town yesterday. It is understood that the Proton Exora and Proton Saga involved did not su... Read More


Ascend Airways Malaysia ready for take-off as new player enters South-east Asia's skies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Ascend Airways Malaysia has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to take off next month after securing its full Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Service Permit (ASP). Th... Read More


Six years on, major's family sues Armed Forces, ex-Army Chief over fatal Lok Kawi Camp demo shooting

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 31 -- The family of the late Major Mohd Zahir Armaya has initiated legal proceedings against nine defendants, including former Army Chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain and the ... Read More


After donating US$11m, Billie Eilish calls out moneybags: 'Why are you still a billionaire?'

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Singer Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards here to call on billionaires to do more for those in need. The 23-year-old Grammy-winning si... Read More


Transport Ministry pushes for rail revival: North Butterworth Container Terminal among sites set for upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is looking to upgrade existing rail infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen the road-to-rail modal shift initiative. ... Read More