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Why Malaysia needs a new lens on poverty - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- JULY 28 - Poverty still exists in Malaysia, albeit at a low level. A paper by Wan Amirah Wan Usamah provides some understanding of the unresolved challenges. For decades, Mal... Read More


From subtitles to speaking: How anime can help you learn Japanese - Nurizah Md Ngadiran and Ayesya Azreena Mohd Azhar

Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- Anime has become one of Japan's most successful cultural exports, attracting millions of viewers worldwide. Beyond entertainment, anime has played a significant role in inspir... Read More


Govt to launch digital trust strategy, enforcement framework by year-end, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Digital Ministry is drafting a comprehensive strategy centred on building trust in emerging technologies, with a targeted rollout by the end of this year, said Digital Min... Read More


Johor police bust two scam rings operating in Forest City, 335 suspects nabbed

JOHOR BAHRU, July 28 -- Johor police have busted two online scam syndicates that operate call centres in Forest City in Iskandar Puteri, following the arrest of 335 suspects that included foreigners r... Read More


Menara Merdeka 118 officially renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank; former HQ now Menara Tun Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Menara Merdeka 118 has officially been renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank, reflecting Maybank's presence at the landmark building that now serves as the group's headquarters. May... Read More


Riding the AI supercycle: Penang's Mi Equipment pours millions into expansion

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 -- Mi Equipment, a homegrown semiconductor powerhouse based in Bayan Lepas, is pouring millions into an ambitious expansion to capture the global "AI supercycle." The investment ... Read More


Company's RM19.5m donation to Bersatu was due to project award after Muhyiddin's minutes, MD says

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Construction company Mamfor Sdn Bhd's managing director Shahradzi Shamsuddin said his firm had donated RM19.5 million to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia in 2021 and 2022, as he... Read More


Bibi sparks backlash over provocative Waterbomb Festival performance

Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 - South Korean singer Bibi has come under fire over her performance at the Waterbomb Festival Seoul after clips of her revealing outfit and choreography ... Read More


Palace says Sultan Ibrahim's friendship with Bahrain king paved way for F1 race

Kuala Lampur, July 27 -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 - Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is the result of diplomatic ties and... Read More


Body of Malaysian man killed in South Korea stabbing to be repatriated after documentation completed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 -- The body of a Malaysian man who died after he was allegedly stabbed during a group fight involving foreign nationals in South Korea will be brought home once documentation is ... Read More