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Genting Malaysia secures downtown New York casino licence amid US$7b revenue projection

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Subsidiaries of Genting Malaysia were among three applicants chosen on Monday by New York's Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) for a full commercial casino licence in downtown N... Read More


'Tax relief? There is such a thing?': B40 mums say childcare aid misses the mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- On a busy day, Norlina Ibrahim, who juggles two jobs, would have to ask a neighbour to watch her two toddlers while she worked extra hours. That will have to do as she cannot ... Read More


Singapore Lalamove driver loses S$200 in late-night delivery scam, gets only S$2 compensation

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- A Lalamove driver who accepted a late-night delivery job "for the learning experience" ended up losing S$200 (RM640) after the order turned out to be a scam. According to AsiaOne... Read More


No bail, high flight risk: Prosecutors flag danger in Cambodia scam case involving Singapore man

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- Prosecutors have asked the court to deny bail to one of two Singaporeans charged over their alleged involvement in a Cambodia-based scam syndicate, saying he poses a significant f... Read More


New food and feed laws needed to let insect protein stop world hunger - Alessandra Nasharyna Anak George Martin, Geetha Chandra Regan, and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 1 -- The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 calls for the eradication of hunger and the promotion of sustainable agriculture by 2030. Yet, the road to this ambiti... Read More


Azalina pushes Anti-Bullying Bill forward, debate expected Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- The Anwar government tabled the much-anticipated Anti-Bullying Bill for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, amid heightened concerns over violence in schools. ... Read More


Bjak celebrates Malaysia's largest online insurance partnership with 16 insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- Bjak Malaysia has unveiled a major expansion of its online platform in a significant leap forward for digital insurance in Malaysia. Recognised as an approved financial advise... Read More


AirBorneo to launch Sarawak rural flights in January, regional jets by end-2026 pending approvals

KUCHING, Dec. 1 -- Sarawak's own airline AirBorneo is on track to begin independent operations next month once the takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd is completed by December 31, said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.... Read More


Unease mounts in Sabah among GRS leaders, independents over BN joining state Cabinet

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- Barely three days into the new government and some unease has emerged amidst the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblymen following Barisan Nasional's (BN) surprise inclusion i... Read More


Edna Majimbun makes history as Inanam's first female rep, beating a dozen men, including brother

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- Warisan candidate Edna Majimbun made history as the first assemblywoman for Inanam constituency a dozen male contenders, including her brother. Edna, who secured 9,441 votes ... Read More