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Higher education dept explains Penang top scorer's UM rejection, cites limited seats

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Edward Wong, the STPM top scorer from Penang whose case drew public attention last week, was ranked 1,129th among 2,291 eligible applicants for Universiti Malaya's (UM) accoun... Read More


Bridging the gap: How Penang is helping wildlife cross roads safely

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 9 -- Strung across the busy road along Jalan Lembah Permai in Tanjung Bungah, a red canopy bridge made especially for wildlife to cross the road was barely discernible to drivers. ... Read More


Doctor says he explained Zara Qairina's cause of death to family, despite mother's claim

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 9 -- A neurosurgeon told the inquest into the death of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir that he had spoken to her mother and some family members after realising she ha... Read More


Michelle Yeoh and Tony Leung champion Moynat's new Labubu-themed luxury bag line

PARIS, Sept. 9 -- If you thought the Labubu trend was on its death legs, you might be wrong judging from the latest Labubu collaboration that has some heavy hitter ambassadors. Kasing Lung, the creat... Read More


Our education in retreat: Navigating the clash with politics - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 9 -- Many bad news on education lately. More and more unhealthy and uncalled for disruption from politics. Should politics come first? Or education? Logically, good education shoul... Read More


Man arrested at 1 Utama Shopping Mall, after complaints of him soliciting money

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- 1 Utama Shopping Mall has confirmed the arrest of a man who had reportedly been approaching shoppers in the mall carpark for money. In a Facebook post, the mall management co... Read More


Guilt, falls and fragile smiles: What parents should know about dental trauma - Noorhidayah Zainal Aalam

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 9 -- The joy of welcoming a long-awaited child is something almost impossible to capture in words. Every parent knows that fierce instinct to protect them from harm. And yet, accid... Read More


Are there really reforms happening in Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- The Madani government came to power on a demand for reform. But are the changes underway truly delivering, and are they for better or worse? Terms like "fiscal reform" and "s... Read More


Melody King Vidyasagar composes first Malay song 'Cuba' live for Mimifly at second KL concert, wows 5,000 fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Malaysia's Tamil music scene has witnessed several historical moments. Some years ago, we saw a Malay singer perform a Tamil song, and even an Indian singer take on a Malay nu... Read More


Melody King Vidyasagar composes first Malay song 'Cuba' live for Mimifly at second KL concert, wows 8,000 fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 -- Malaysia's Tamil music scene has witnessed several historical moments. Some years ago, we saw a Malay singer perform a Tamil song, and even an Indian singer take on a Malay nu... Read More