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iQIYI lines up five new Malaysian originals for 2026, spanning romance, family and suspense

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- In Malaysia's fast-evolving streaming landscape, the rise of Chinese drama fandom is no longer a niche trend. As audiences become more diverse and digitally connected, platfo... Read More


Fireball or shooting stars in Sarawak? No, just rocket debris linked to China's Long March-8

KUCHING, April 8 -- A fireball-like object streaking across the sky over parts of Sarawak has been linked to debris from China's Long March-8 carrier rocket. The incident, which attracted widespread ... Read More


Cheras karaoke centre attack linked to business feud, police nab 45 including school students

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- Police have reportedly said that a recent incident at a karaoke centre in Cheras, where masked men were seen storming the premises, was a planned attack linked to a business r... Read More


Buntong murder: Three men remanded for two days

IPOH, April 8 -- Three local men have been remanded for two days to assist in the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in Buntong here on Monday. Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Naj... Read More


Sabah train fare review nears completion, govt explores new Putatan-Sepanggar route

KOTA KINABALU, April 8 -- Sabah is reviewing its railway fares and studying a potential new rail route as part of efforts to strengthen the state's public transport network, Deputy Chief Minister III ... Read More


BUDI95 adjustments a sensible fiscal move but not without fallout risk, FitchSolutions unit says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- The Malaysian government's decision to further adjust the BUDI95 allocation would be a sensible fiscal move amid the US-Iran war, but could pose a significant political risk f... Read More


Penang land tax for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang land tax for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit from... Read More


Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit fro... Read More


Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island

GEORGE TOWN, April 7 -- The Penang government is planning the construction of a new state administrative centre including a new state legislative assembly on Silicon Island. Penang Chief Minister Cho... Read More


Flying Sikh's legacy takes flight: Rally legend Karamjit shares hopes for 'Terbang'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- In the pantheon of Malaysian motorsport legends, few names command as much respect as Karamjit Singh. Nicknamed the "Flying Sikh" for his blistering speed, his storied career... Read More