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Escape the city (without leaving) at Gong Dou Coffee in Cheras, with direct fire roasted beans, strawberry mochi and coffee nut tarts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- You can always escape the chaos of the city, even if you don't actually leave it. No, you don't have to check into a hotel and hole yourself up in your room (this sounds wors... Read More


Experts say all high-risk groups vulnerable to haze, including those with medical conditions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high-risk groups such as children, older adults and pregnant women are more vulnerable to its effects. Howev... Read More


Haze can irritate skin and eyes, not just lungs, experts warn

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- Haze pushed air quality to hazardous levels in parts of the country this year, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) peaking at 519 in six areas of Sarawak on September 1. Readi... Read More


DAP's Yeo warns nationwide Waze ban could disrupt logistics and gig economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- DAP national publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin has cautioned the federal government against rushing into a blanket nationwide ban on the Waze navigation application, warning tha... Read More


Haze spreads to five Sarawak spots while Klang Valley air improves slightly

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- Air quality deteriorated further this afternoon, with 23 monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings on the Air Pollutant Index (API) at 4.00pm, up from 21 in the morning... Read More


End of the road: Sabah police nab Beverly Hills murder suspect wanted for over 17 years

PENAMPANG, Oct. 24 -- A 42-year-old murder suspect on the run for more than 17 years has finally been arrested in Sabah over a 2009 homicide in Penampang. Penampang acting police chief Assistant Supe... Read More


Justin Bieber lands in South Korea for first visit in 13 years as fashion brand pop-up opens in Seoul

SEOUL, Oct. 24 -- Canadian pop star Justin Bieber made an unannounced visit to South Korea yesterday, his first trip to the country in roughly 13 years. The singer announced his arrival on social med... Read More


Missing man found dead in locked car at Kajang supermarket car park

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- A man who went missing five days ago was found dead inside a locked car parked outside a supermarket in Jalan Impian Mahkota late last night, ending a desperate search by his ... Read More


Scoot Ipoh flights soar past S$700 one way as Chinese New Year demand sends fares sky high

SINGAPORE, Oct. 23 -- Reuniting with loved ones during festive seasons is something many look forward to. But for some, particularly those travelling to Ipoh, Malaysia for Chinese New Year (CNY) next... Read More


Wisma Putra: Two Malaysians suffer minor injuries after Typhoon Champi in Taiwan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 23 -- Two Malaysian nationals are currently receiving medical treatment for minor injuries in the aftermath of Typhoon Champi on Taiwan, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry whi... Read More