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UM scholar makes history as first South-east Asian to lead prestigious Asia council

KUCHING, April 17 -- Dr Vilashini Somiah, a Sabah-born senior lecturer at the Gender Studies Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM), has made history by becoming the fi... Read More


Suhakam calls minor fines for massive haul of child sex abuse material 'grossly inadequate'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Suhakam's Children's Commissioner has condemned the light sentences imposed on two men who admitted to possessing tens of thousands of files of child sexual abuse material. ... Read More


Former Nadma deputy director-general Zamakhshari is new Ipoh mayor

IPOH, April 16 -- The former National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) deputy director-general (Disaster Preparation and Planning), Zamakhshari Hanipah, has been appointed as the new Ipoh Mayor. Pe... Read More


Report: Korean titles make up 17pc of top Netflix non-English content, second-highest globally

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- South Korean content has become the second-most watched on Netflix worldwide, according to a new report released by Ampere Analysis. The London-based research company said K... Read More


Actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency files police reports and pursues legal action over defamation and blackmail

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency Goldmedalist has taken legal action against online users and a far-right YouTube channel over alleged defamation, blackmail and stalking. The com... Read More


Singapore warns against online falsehoods, deepfakes and hate speech ahead of May 3 general election

SINGAPORE, April 16 -- Singapore authorities have warned the public against irresponsible online behaviour ahead of the May 3 general election, cautioning that such actions could be criminal and threa... Read More


Malaysian Tamil film 'Jagat' to screen in East Malaysia for the first time as director marks 10th anniversary with two new spiritual sequels (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Malaysian Tamil-language film Jagat (2015) returns to the big screen on May 23, 2025, for a nationwide re-release, marking its 10th anniversary. Joining the celebration are ... Read More


Najib tries to get IGP as his witness in 1MDB trial; Home Ministry seeks to set aside subpoena

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is trying to compel Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain to come to the High Court to testify as a defence witnes... Read More


Transparency or duplicity? MOH sends mixed signals - Aloysius Tan

Kuala Lampur, April 16 -- The Health Ministry's recent directive requiring pharmacies to display the prices of medicines is a welcome step toward empowering consumers. In a climate of rising living c... Read More


You are never alone: Our journey of raising a child with autism - Maslinda Md Yusof

Kuala Lampur, April 16 -- The journey of raising a child with autism is unique - it's filled with joy, challenges, and learning experiences. Like many parents and caregivers, our story started when w... Read More