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Home minister: Jakarta hasn't applied to extradite fugitive businessman Riza Chalid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Malaysia has yet to receive any extradition request from Indonesia for businessman Mohammad Riza Chalid, who is wanted in Jakarta over a high-profile corruption case involving... Read More


It moves - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 27 -- I still remember my convocation day clearly, even though it happened more than two decades ago. It was 2001, and instead of walking into Dewan Tunku Canselor like generations ... Read More


Scaffolding, foam boards, flying embers: Theories mount as investigators dissect Hong Kong's Tai Po inferno

HONG KONG, Nov. 27 -- Investigators are examining several possible factors behind the rapid spread of the five-alarm blaze that tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, with scrutiny falling on the fire... Read More


Sabah voters, every which way they lose

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 27 -- Abdul Halim Sidek Gulam Hassan tried to get himself out of Silam's election, two days after he got into it. Maybe he thought 596 candidates for Sabah's 73 constituencies was ... Read More


Hong Kong insurance sector braces for record claims, liable for RM1.37b in damages from deadly Tai Po fire

HONG KONG, Nov. 27 -- Hong Kong's insurance sector is bracing for record claims of HK$2.6 billion (RM1.37 billion) following the deadly Tai Po fire, which killed 55 people and damaged seven buildings.... Read More


'Feels like the system doesn't want me': From registration hiccups to costly flights, why thousands of young Sabahans aren't voting

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 27 -- Youth voters are widely seen as one of the most influential blocs in Sabah's state election, but a number of young Sabahans - both in and out of the state - will not be casti... Read More


GRS denies it's controlled by Pakatan, emphasises equal partnership

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 27 -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has reaffirmed that its relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) is anchored firmly on Sabah's interests through a win-win approach. GRS Informatio... Read More


Khairy campaigns for GRS in Sabah despite Umno reconciliation reports

KOTA BELUD, Nov. 27 -- Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has campaigned for Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Tempasuk candidate Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari. During the Programme Sembang Santai with Kh... Read More


Malaysia and a number of countries want to ban social media use for under-16s in 2026: Here's what we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Malaysia is moving to implement a blanket ban on the use of social media for those under the age of 16, starting 2026. The tighter regulations were mooted amid the recent spa... Read More


Haresh Deol assault suspect claims wife was harassed, police say journalist may be wrong victim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Police believe the assault on sports journalist Haresh Deol in Bangsar may have stemmed from a domestic dispute or a case of mistaken identity, according to city Police Chief ... Read More