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Shafie defends Warisan's RM53m Sabah grant deal, says it wasn't about rejecting funds

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 15 -- Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal defended its acceptance of a mere RM53.4 million in special grants for Sabah during its time in government because the national... Read More


Ara Damansara's Lontong & Co is the perfect spot to feed your cravings for 'lontong' and laksa Johor

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 15 -- Each time I think of lontong darat, I am reminded of a trip to Labis to help deliver aid to flood victims, where I first experienced this dry version. What a game changer it... Read More


Former UOB staff convicted in Singapore for disclosing client data to fake 'Chinese police'

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15 -- A former United Overseas Bank (UOB) employee was convicted yesterday of multiple offences related to unauthorised access and disclosure of customer information involving more tha... Read More


Lights back on as TNB races to restore power across Klang Valley and Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said electricity supply disrupted by a power outage at the Edra Power Plant in Melaka is being restored in stages. As of 5.30pm, supply had been res... Read More


Asean cannot ignore the importance of Ukraine too - Phar Kim Beng, Luthfy Hamzah and Rahmah Azizan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- When bombs fall on Kyiv or Kharkiv, Southeast Asia may seem distant - geographically insulated, politically cautious, and economically preoccupied with its own recovery. Yet, ... Read More


STAR says it is ready with replacements after five assemblymen stick with GRS

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 15 -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) said it respects the decision of the five incumbent assemblymen who resigned from the party and opted to remain under Gabungan Rakyat Saba... Read More


Bung Moktar: Sabah BN vows to solve state's water and road woes in three years if given mandate

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 15 -- Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident that the state's long-standing water problems can be resolved within three years if the coalition is given the mandate to govern, sai... Read More


Gold bars, planted drugs: PAS president says Perikatan delaying PM pick over bribery and sabotage fears

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) has yet to name a prime minister candidate for the 16th general election (GE16), with PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang citing concerns over leade... Read More


High Court allows activist Fahmi Reza to challenge alleged travel ban

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza has secured the High Court's permission to seek a judicial review against an alleged travel ban imposed on him. Free Malaysia Today rep... Read More


Fashion weeks bow to BTS: From Milan to Paris, K-pop icons rack up US$39m in media exposure

SEOUL, Oct. 15 -- BTS proved once again that their global star power extends far beyond the stage, generating an estimated 56 billion won in earned media value (EMV) during the 2026 Spring/Summer fash... Read More