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Ready for the monsoon: Johor sets aside RM5.6m to prep all constituencies for floods

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept. 11 -- The Johor state government has set aside RM5.6 million for all 56 state constituencies to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Gha... Read More


Creators of 'KAMI' and 'Songlap' reunite for new horror film 'Khadam' starring Remy Ishak and Indonesia's Aghniny Haque

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 11 -- Prolific Malaysian production house Red Communications has revealed that it is working on a horror film set in the 1950s. This time, the company is collaborating with Datuk ... Read More


Johor steps in with RM3,000 each for families hit by Segamat quake

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept. 11 -- A total of 62 heads of households in Segamat affected by the mild earthquakes are eligible to receive up to RM3,000 each. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said t... Read More


Penang to rebuild finances after RM1b welfare aid cuts reserves to RM155m

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 11 -- Penang's consolidated funds have shrunk over the years, from RM1.15 billion in 2019 to RM155.94 million at the end of 2024. The state government is now focusing on rebuilding... Read More


Licensing on the way for 38 private jetties in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 11 -- Private jetties in Penang will soon be required to apply for licences under the Penang Port Commission (PPC). PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said there are currently 38 pri... Read More


Hong Kong says yes to slam dunk bets - basketball gambling now legal

HONG KONG, Sept. 11 -- Hong Kong has officially legalised betting on basketball games, hoping to dribble past the city's illegal gambling scene. As reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), th... Read More


Flying to Indonesia? AirAsia says 'All Indonesia' form now mandatory

SEPANG, Sept. 10 -- AirAsia has reminded all passengers travelling to Indonesia to complete the mandatory "All Indonesia" arrival form within three days before entering the country. The form must be ... Read More


Magicman returns: Jackson Wang announces Kuala Lumpur concert this October

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 10 -- Jackson Wang will be making his return to Malaysia with his Magicman 2 World Tour, set to take place at Axiata Arena on October 25. The show marks his first concert in Kual... Read More


Aaron Kwok to headline Hong Kong Film Gala in Kuala Lumpur this Sept with new drama 'My First of May'

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 10 -- Hong Kong's "Heavenly King" Aaron Kwok is bringing his star power to Kuala Lumpur this month as his latest film My First of May opens the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 20... Read More


Perak exco: Poor foreign language skills, lack of translated info hurting tourism push

IPOH, Sept. 10 -- Efforts to promote Perak as a tourism destination for international visitors are being hampered by the lack of foreign language proficiency among tourism industry personnel, said Sta... Read More