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Putrajaya to amend Peaceful Assembly Act, may drop Federal Court review

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 14 -- The government has agreed "in policy" to amend a provision in the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) and may instruct the attorney general to drop its plan to seek a review of a Federal... Read More


Malaysia overhauls expat policy for 2026: Higher salaries, time limits, and local talent focus

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 14 -- The government will implement a new expatriate employment policy effective June 1, 2026, which increases the minimum salary thresholds and introduces set employment duration limi... Read More


Home Ministry: MyNIISe users must get MyDigital ID by Jan 15 to continue using app

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 14 -- The Home Ministry has reminded Malaysian travellers who use the MyNIISe app at the Johor-Singapore border to register for a MyDigital ID by tomorrow to continue using the fast-tr... Read More


Samenta denounces Melaka 'gay-friendly' hotel raid, warns of harm to VMY 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 14 -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has condemned the recent raid and immediate closure of a hotel in Melaka over social media allegations that ... Read More


'I'd love to do action movies': Malaysian star Mira Filzah on dream roles and advice for newcomers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 14 -- Every actor wishes to step into diverse roles to hone their craft and push themselves out of their comfort zone, aiming to make a name in the entertainment industry. Malaysia... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Scott Adams is a reminder to trust your doctor over worm pills

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 14 -- When the comic strip Dilbert first came out, it was so relatable to anyone who had ever worked an office job. Dilbert, Dogbert, the Pointy-haired boss - Scott Adams created a... Read More


Sri Aman couple found dead in home; case classified as murder, says Sarawak police chief (VIDEO)

KUCHING, Jan. 14 -- Police are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife in a house at Taman Mutiara, Jalan Brayun, Sri Aman as murder. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah ... Read More


Hannah Yeoh wins defamation case against ex-IGP Musa Hassan, awarded RM250,000 damages

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh in her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan, orde... Read More


Hannah Yeoh wins defamation case against ex-IGP Musa, awarded RM250,000 damages

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh in her defamation suit against former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Musa Hassan, orde... Read More


Something rotten in the state of Denmark or international system? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 13 -- When the Prime Minister of Denmark declares that her country faces a "decisive moment" over Greenland, it is worth pausing to ask whether the famous line from Hamlet still res... Read More