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KTMB backs Transport Ministry's move to toughen penalties for cable theft and rail trespassing

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has welcomed the Transport Ministry's (MOT) proposal to review existing laws to impose stricter penalties on cable theft and trespassing alo... Read More


Malaysia-Indonesia OBP - if there is agreement between the two countries, future generations will not inherit what past and current generations inherit - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 7 -- In international law, there is a principle referred to as uti possidetus juris, literally translating to "as you possess under the law". It is a Roman legal doctrine first cit... Read More


Amanah Youth chief flags low Malay support, urges leaders to step up social media game

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7 -- Amanah's support among Malay voters is alarmingly low, ranging from 1 to 5 per cent, according to its Youth chief Hasbie Muda. He said the figures, from a recent internal surv... Read More


Bikes, fans and 'cover-up': Woman attendee sent home for 'too revealing' outfit, 30 gifted headscarves at Kelantan RXZ gathering

KOTA BHARU, Feb. 7 -- A woman was asked to leave the RXZ Forever Legend motorcycle gathering at the Tunjung Rural Transformation Centre here last Friday after organisers deemed her skirt and top too r... Read More


DAP Youth chief urges action against 'illegal temple' rally organisers, calls for end to divisive labels

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7 -- DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) has urged authorities to take action against the organisers of the "Himpunan Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram" rally, warning that the gathering risk... Read More


Singaporean detained by ICE, added to US 'worst of the worst' criminal list for cartel links

SINGAPORE, Feb. 7 -- A second Singaporean has been added to a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website listing what it calls "the worst of the worst criminal aliens" arrested by immigration au... Read More


DBKL Mayoral elections: Democracy should not be something we fear - Ben Fong Kok Seng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 7 -- FEBRUARY 7 - The intense reaction to the proposal of introducing mayoral elections in Kuala Lumpur raises troubling questions about why detractors fear democratic processes, es... Read More


DOLLA's official fanclub iDOLLA closes after six years, groups handed to Universal Music Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7 -- The official fanclub of Malaysian girl group DOLLA, known as iDOLLA Official, has announced its closure after six years of operation. The fanclub, which has supported DOLLA si... Read More


Shafie Apdal urges Sabah govt to review IPP deals before raising electricity tariffs

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 7 -- Warisan questioned the State Government's decision to raise electricity tariffs despite ongoing power supply disruptions and high living costs. Its President, Datuk Seri Mohd... Read More


Over 90pc of Chinese parents still choose Chinese independent schools, says Dong Zong chairman

SIBU, Feb. 7 -- More than 90 per cent of Chinese parents continue to send their children to Chinese independent primary schools, reflecting the community's strong emphasis on mother-tongue education, ... Read More