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'Music is medicine': Tarimosi's emo revival blends therapy, theatre and riffs in Audiopamine+

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- 'Music is medicine' is a common phrase used by artists and musicians when describing how music impacted their lives. For example, Grammy-winning singer songwriter Bruce Sprin... Read More


Dong Zong urges openness in UEC debate, cautions against zero-sum framing of language policy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Education group Dong Zong has called for greater openness and mutual respect in the debate over recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), warning that framing ... Read More


Coal-handling crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant leaves two workers trapped, one injured

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Two workers remain trapped after a coal-handling crane collapsed at the Tanjung Bin Power plant in Kukup, Johor, this afternoon, injuring another worker and sparking a small f... Read More


Blaze at Puncak Alam plastic factory contained after hours-long operation, no casualties reported (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- A fire at a plastic factory in the Alam Jaya Industrial Park, Bandar Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor, has been brought under control. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) O... Read More


Car splits in two after hitting oil palm tree in Maran, driver killed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- A 24-year-old man died after the car he was driving left the road and struck an oil palm tree, splitting the vehicle in two in a crash along Jalan Jengka-Jerantut at Jengka 11... Read More


Shoryuken! Street Fighter movie trailer debuts at The Game Awards, showcasing beloved characters and moves (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Street Fighter live-action movie made a thunderous debut at The Game Awards 2025, unveiling an action-packed trailer that has fans buzzing with excitement. Packed with iconic... Read More


Lawyers say scrutiny of woman's background clouds questions over Durian Tunggal police shooting

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Lawyers representing the families of three men shot dead by police in Melaka last month have said the state police chief appears to beattempting to divert public attention fro... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in early morning Alor Gajah crash, lorry driver at large

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Police are tracking down a lorry driver involved in a two-vehicle collision at the Taman Mutiara traffic light junction along the AMJ Highway in Melaka, which claimed the life... Read More


KL police chief: Namewee's bail extended by another month pending toxicology report on influencer's death

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Police bail for film director and singer Namewee has been extended for a further month, until January 11 next year, as investigators await the completion of a toxicology repor... Read More


Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean 'cult', no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Police Special Branch is aware of and monitoring the activities of a so-called "cult" originating from South Korea, which has so far not been deemed a national security threat... Read More