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Guan Eng moots 50pc local purchase rule to boost Malaysian SMEs; Finance Ministry studying ways

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- The government is actively reviewing a mechanism to boost business orders for local Small and Medium Industries (SMEs), according to a response in Parliament. This follows a c... Read More


'Kepak Kepuk', an AI-made song inspired by traditional Malay rhythms, strikes a chord on Facebook

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 5 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 - A new artificial intelligence (AI)-generated song titled Kepak Kepuk, which incorporates elements of traditional Malay music, is gaining attention among l... Read More


Zahid: BN to field 80pc new faces in Sabah polls, seat talks nearly done

PUTRAJAYA, Nov. 4 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) will field new candidates in 80 per cent of the seats it contests in the Sabah state election, chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He adding that r... Read More


Police to arrest suspect soon in murder of Taiwanese influencer last seen with Namewee

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Police expect to make an arrest soon in connection with the murder of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was found dead at a hotel in the city last month. Kuala Lumpur po... Read More


Gracie Abrams turns heads in 'baju kurung'-style Chanel outfit, Malaysians can't get enough

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has unintentionally sparked Malaysian pride after appearing in what fans are calling a "modern baju kurung" during a high-profile fashi... Read More


Police arrest fourth suspect after woman found naked and bound by roadside in Seri Kembangan

SERDANG, Nov. 4 -- Police have arrested a fourth suspect, a woman in her 30s, to assist in the investigation into the murder of a 24-year-old woman whose body was discovered naked with her hands tied ... Read More


Drunk commuter falls onto Singapore LRT tracks, rescued before last train

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 -- Power to the Bangkit LRT station here was shut off late on October 27 after an intoxicated passenger fell onto the train tracks, prompting an emergency rescue. Singapore Mass Rap... Read More


In any trade agreement, you lose some, you win some, but do you compromise sovereignty? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 4 -- Yesterday, I wrote of back-end clauses in an agreement, which go by different names - conflict clauses, savings clauses, compatibility clauses. Such clauses are in the recipro... Read More


Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh's appeal challenges credibility of key witness and trial findings

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4 -- Singapore's Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's appeal against his conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee was heard yesterday, with his defence reportedl... Read More


A remake done right: How local film 'Banduan' captures the raw essence and intensity of the original 'Kaithi' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- Remakes are often hit or miss, as demonstrated by the numerous attempts in the world of filmmaking. However, the Malaysian adaptation of the 2019 Tamil hit Kaithi, titled Band... Read More