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Sources: MACC could summon former PM Ismail Sabri again in corruption probe

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to summon former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob once more to assist in investigations into several c... Read More


From crossroads to culinary renaissance: how Malaysia can lead with authenticity - Amarul Arief Mohd Shuhaimi

Kuala Lampur, March 1 -- Malaysia's culinary landscape, often hailed as a "food paradise," is a vibrant tapestry of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and subethnic traditions. Yet, a recent encounter with an Au... Read More


Music label confirms death of Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong at age 41

HONG KONG, March 1 -- Celebrated Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong has passed away at the age of 41. The news of his death on Feb 21 was confirmed by his music label, Fu Music, in a post on Fac... Read More


MyCC fines eight firms RM93m for fixing bids on government jobs worth RM474m

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 -- The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has fined eight companies RM92.8 million for participating in a bid-rigging cartel involving government tenders. According to The S... Read More


Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice to give away 75,000 free snacks, drinks to Muslim customers this Ramadan

SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 -- Singaporean supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice will reportedly distribute more than 75,000 free snacks and drinks to Muslim customers at 59 of its stores during Ramadan. In a stat... Read More


Federal Court overturns murder conviction, six ex-UPNM students get 18 years for Zulfarhan's death

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 28 -- The Federal Court has overturned the murder conviction and death sentence of six former National Defence University (UPNM) students in connection with the death of navy cadet Zul... Read More


Penang authorises realignment of third link road project

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 28 -- The Penang state government has approved a proposal to change the alignment for the third link, previously known as the undersea tunnel project. Penang Chief minister Chow Kon... Read More


After Malaysian Pannir gets reprieve, Singaporean death row inmate Hamzah also granted last-minute stay of execution

SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 -- A Singaporean death row inmate was granted a stay of execution just two days before his scheduled hanging, Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had confirmed yesterday. CN... Read More


When a ruler exercises the right to warn - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 28 -- When Pahang Ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah reigned as the 16th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (January 31, 2019 - January 30, 2024), I wrote at least 3 ar... Read More


Nvidia chips for DeepSeek?Three men charged with fraudas Singapore comes under US scrutiny

SINGAPORE, Feb. 28 -- Three men have reportedly been charged yesterday with fraud in a case allegedly linked to US chipmaker Nvidia, amid increased scrutiny over the island's role in global semiconduc... Read More