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Singapore to set up national space agency in April as it eyes bigger role in orbit

SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 -- Singapore will establish its first national space agency on April 1 in a bid to sharpen the country's capabilities in an increasingly competitive global space economy, reported th... Read More


Residents warn draft Putra Heights development could worsen traffic and reduce parking

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 -- Residents of Putra Heights have formally objected to Subang Jaya City Council's (MBSJ) draft Local Plan 2035, warning that the proposed changes could exacerbate traffic congest... Read More


Thinner, lighter, smaller: How Malaysians are buying gold as prices soar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 -- Surging gold prices have not dampened consumer interest, but they are changing how Malaysians buy the precious metal, with demand shifting towards lighter jewellery and smaller... Read More


Designing hope for our future self - Yang Chee Chin

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- In a quiet corner of a care home, an elderly man hesitates before taking a step. He once ran marathons. Now, even walking to the bathroom feels uncertain. This scene is not u... Read More


PBK says Nanta did not breach Constitution, rejects calls for resignation

KUCHING, Feb. 2 -- Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has expressed disagreement with constitutional expert Dr Abdul Aziz Bari's call for Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi to resign following his... Read More


UEC recognition: SUPP man cites cautionary tale of removed 'recognised' Taiwan dental programmes

SIBU, Feb. 2 -- The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and mandatory implementation of Bahasa Melayu (BM) and History subjects is merely a technical arrangement and not a systemic reform, said Sara... Read More


Kuching South Mayor signals interest in coming state election, highlights public service record

KUCHING, Feb. 2 -- Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng has expressed interest in contesting in the next state election, citing his strong track record in public service and community engagement as ... Read More


Petronas' court move raises political suspicion, says Sarawak deputy minister

KUCHING, Feb. 2 -- Political suspicion has emerged following Petroliam Nasional Berhad's (Petronas) move to seek judicial clarification on the regulatory framework governing its petroleum operations i... Read More


Missing UM student Nawal Shahirah found safe, receiving treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 -- Universiti Malaya (UM) student Nawal Shahirah Mohd Jamil, 23, who was reported missing last Tuesday, has been found safe. She had presented herself at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (H... Read More


Low tax, high expectations: Why Malaysia must rethink its social contract - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Malaysia's persistently low tax collection - hovering at around 13 per cent of GDP - is no longer a narrow technical issue best left to accountants or budget specialists. It i... Read More