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Falling pole kills woman trying to stop fleeing driver in Bandar Mahkota food court

KAJANG, Aug. 22 -- A 47-year-old woman was killed instantly when a falling pole struck her during a chaotic attempt to stop an errant driver at a food court in Bandar Mahkota, Cheras. The tragedy unf... Read More


Man dies after motorcycle hits fallen tree on Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu road in Setiu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- A permanent resident Indonesian man died after his motorcycle crashed into a fallen tree along Jalan Kampung Merang on the Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu coastal route late last ... Read More


Predawn robbery at Miri mini market leaves worker with injuries, police nab three Malaysian suspects

MIRI, Aug. 22 -- A quiet early morning at a Tudan mini-market turned violent when three men allegedly broke into the premises, attacked an employee and fled with cash and other items. The woman was w... Read More


Schools in 10 Sarawak districts to resume classes tomorrow as API improves

KUCHING, Aug. 22 -- All primary and secondary schools under the 10 District Education Offices (PPDs) in Sarawak will operate as usual from tomorrow, following improvements in Air Pollutant Index (API)... Read More


Chef Andy Choy on his culinary journey, building a restaurant empire and his upcoming fine dining restaurant Villa A.C. in Kuala Lumpur

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 22 -- There's no other way to say it: chef Andy Choy is building an empire. In the last two months, he's either revamped or opened four new brands. June saw the arrival of Mala B... Read More


Allegedly struck with shoe and pencil case: Penang Education Dept steps in after 12-year-old cries assault by teacher in class

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 22 -- The Penang Education Department has taken precautionary steps to protect a 12-year-old boy while investigating a complaint that he was allegedly assaulted by a teacher at a sch... Read More


Penang Port Commission says ferry ridership up 7pc in first half of 2026, announces free Merdeka rides

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 22 -- Penang's ferry services recorded a 7.28 per cent increase in passenger traffic between January and June this year compared to the same period in 2025. Penang Port Commission c... Read More


Late by 11 seconds, lighter by S$5: Changi worker's pay claim under probe

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- A reported S$5 (RM15.50) pay deduction over an 11-second delay has prompted Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to investigate a wheelchair assistant working at Changi Airport... Read More


What makes Malaysia truly Malaysia? - Yusniza Kamarulzaman

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 22 -- Every August, Malaysia dresses for the occasion. The Jalur Gemilang appears outside skyscrapers, office buildings, homes, along highways, across shopfronts and on our social m... Read More


Singapore tests chatbot to help citizens cut through govt red tape

SINGAPORE, Aug. 22 -- Singapore is testing a new government chatbot that aims to make finding official information as easy as asking a question in everyday language. Chat.gov.sg entered its final pre... Read More