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Widespread thunderstorm warning hits KL, Selangor, Penang; Friday commuters brace for heavy rain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for large swathes of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak, effective immedi... Read More


'Korean Coachella': HYBE, SM, JYP and YG plan K-pop festival venture in South Korea

SEOUL, April 17 -- Four of South Korea's biggest K-pop agencies are teaming up to establish a joint venture aimed at launching a large-scale music festival designed to rival global events such as Coac... Read More


Transport Ministry rolls out tiered ferry surcharge from April 20, exemptions for daily commuters and locals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The government will introduce a targeted bunker fuel surcharge on passenger and roll-on roll-off ferry services from April 20 to offset rising marine diesel costs. The Minis... Read More


Police caution public over unlawful social media use linked to seditious, provocative debates

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Police have urged the public to avoid turning social media into a platform for unlawful and provocative debates that could disrupt public order. The Criminal Investigation D... Read More


Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Growing alarm over road safety in Malaysia has triggered an unusually strong public mandate for legislative and educational reform, as citizens grow increasingly weary of rec... Read More


Bomba Malaysia aims to fill all special operations vacancies by 2027

SEBERANG PERAI, April 16 -- The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) aims to fill all vacancies within its special operations units by 2027 to bolster operational readiness and service delivery... Read More


Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can't quit their cars despite affordable public transport

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- A new survey by global research firm Ipsos has unveiled a disconnect at the heart of Malaysia's public transport system, explaining why the nation remains trapped in an entre... Read More


Malaysia's daily obsession with the petrol pump

Kuala Lampur, April 16 -- The obvious issue plaguing our daily lives the past month needs no introduction. I'd like to address the transportation and existential elements of the situation here in Mal... Read More


Red bays are public after 6.30pm - MPAJ warns businesses against 'chop' culture following Ampang Point ops

AMPANG JAYA, April 16 -- Business owners in Ampang Jaya are reminded that special parking bays marked in red are only for their exclusive use during specific daytime hours, and any attempt to block th... Read More


How much was your raise? Malaysia's 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- The collective wealth of Malaysia's 50 richest individuals has surged by nearly 30 per cent over the past year, reaching a staggering US$116 billion (RM458 billion) as a buoy... Read More