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Najib's house arrest explained: 10 questions about pardons, prison powers and what happens next

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Malaysia does not have a specific house-arrest law. Yet the Prisons Department already has powers that can, under certain conditions, allow prisoners to remain outside prison... Read More


Melaka election ahead: Key players, shifting alliances and the possible implications for Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- The last time Melaka went to the polls, voters masked up, kept their distance in queues at polling stations and regularly sanitised their hands. Five years on, the Covid-19 ... Read More


'The animals shouldn't have to suffer': Inside Cuba's fight to keep its zoo alive

HAVANA, Sept. 23 -- Every day, veterinarians and zookeepers make their way to Cuba's National Zoo by whatever means they can, determined to not abandon the nearly 1,000 animals in their care and help ... Read More


'See you next time, trainers': Pokemon-loving social media star Avery 'The Poke Kid' shares one last TCG pull with followers before his passing at 12 years old (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Avery Garcia, known online as "Avery the Poke Kid", has died at the age of 12 after a long battle with pancreatoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood pancreatic cance... Read More


Singapore PM Wong warns against complacency as security threats evolve

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged Singaporeans to remain vigilant and prepared, warning that years of peace and security could lead to complacency. Speaking at an event ma... Read More


Police announce three-stage road closures for Kuching Marathon from Sept 26 to 27

KUCHING, Sept. 23 -- Road closures and traffic diversions for the Kuching Marathon 2026 will be implemented in three stages from midday Saturday (September 26) until Sunday morning (September 27). Ku... Read More


Anwar: Negeri Sembilan MB and executive council's bid to remove ruler was 'rude and uncivilised'

HANGZHOU, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim criticised the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar and state executive council for attempting to remove Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuan... Read More


Anwar asks Loke to review decision to quit Cabinet after Najib's conditional pardon

HANGZHOU, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Transport Minister Anthony Loke to rethink his plan to step down from the Cabinet following the Pardons Board's decision to gran... Read More


Structural checks at Cheras apartment will take several days following landslide, says Selangor exco

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Residents evacuated from Block D of the Damai Perdana Apartments in Cheras may have to remain out of their homes for several days while authorities determine whether the buil... Read More


Sabah man bites ex-girlfriend and threatens to kill her, gets RM5,800 fine

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 23 -- A 35-year-old man was fined RM5,800 after pleading guilty to hurting his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her. Mohd Aideed Husein pleaded guilty before two Magistrates... Read More