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Let there be further stakeholder engagements on proposal for a law on urban renewal and redevelopment - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 21 -- The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 19) said that KPKT has developed a draft of the Urban Renewal Bill through the Department ... Read More


Ministry: RM45.9m collected from sale of special plates like 'GOLD', 'FFF' and 'MADANI', revenue used for transport aid initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The government collected RM45.9 million from the sale of special vehicle registration numbers in 2024, with half of the revenue directed towards transport-related initiatives ... Read More


Kulasegaran latest DAP veteran to withdraw from party re-election, wants younger generation to lead instead

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- DAP vice-chairman M Kulasegaran has announced he will not contest in the party's upcoming central executive committee (CEC) election, saying it is time to make way for younger... Read More


In Singapore, TikTok live streamer jailed for obscene act at HDB void deck, husband acted as lookout

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- A Vietnamese woman was jailed for performing a sex act while skimpily dressed at a Housing Board void deck in Boon Lay during a TikTok live stream, in response to a challenge fro... Read More


Homesick for Melaka's 'yee kiao'? Head to Damansara Perdana's Restoran Four Eight 8888 for your fix, plus 'lam mee' and plump Shao Xing rice wine-laced shrimp dumplings

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 21 -- How do you know a Melaka food item is authentic? Well, the proof is in how it looks. I had sent a photo of this Melaka fish paste noodles or what the Melakans call yee kiao... Read More


Genting Singapore's profit dips 5pc to S$578.9m, eyes Thailand expansion amid casino liberalisation

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- Genting Singapore is exploring diversification opportunities in Thailand, possibly including casinos, following the Thai Cabinet's recent approval in principle of a draft law aim... Read More


Who wins in urban renewal? - Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 21 -- The Urban Renewal Act (URA) is one of the most significant legislative efforts to modernize our cities and uplift communities in Malaysia. Yet, instead of a productive discuss... Read More


Perhilitan deploys trap after 3m-long crocodile spotted in river near Mid Valley (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has reportedly set up a trap after a three-metre crocodile rwas sighted in a river near Mid Valley Megamall. Federal T... Read More


Singapore biotech tycoon Huang Zhenhua's assets frozen over US$830m suit after misleading Novo Nordisk on 'new and effective' hypertension drug, court rules

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21 -- Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has secured a court order to freeze the worldwide assets of Singapore-based KBP Biosciences and its founder Huang Zhenhua, amid a legal b... Read More


After slew of defamation suits, Tuan Ibrahim tells PAS leaders to verify facts first before making public remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called on party leaders to verify their facts before making public statements to prevent defamation suits and safegua... Read More