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Anwar announces RM20m for Chinese schools ahead of Chinese New Year, urges students to value respect and character

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 14 -- IPOH, Feb 14 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM20 million allocation for Chinese vernacular schools (SJKC) in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese N... Read More


Thai PM Anutin marries long-time partner in private Bangkok ceremony

BANGKOK, Feb. 14 -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul married his long-time partner Thananon Niramit in a private ceremony at his residence in Bangkok yesterday. Anutin's children and a senior ... Read More


Penang launches biogas plant to turn pig waste into renewable energy

SEBERANG PERAI, Feb. 14 -- Penang has implemented a long-term solution to address a long-standing environmental challenge in managing livestock waste with the launch of the Kampung Valdor Centralised ... Read More


'Taxi Driver' star Lee Je Hoon to mark 20th debut anniversary with Kuala Lumpur fan meeting this April

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14 -- Award-winning South Korean actor Lee Je-hoonwill celebrate two decades in the entertainment industry with Malaysian fans this spring. The 2026 LEE JE HOON FANMEETING [Our 20t... Read More


Azmin: Perikatan leadership disappointed after Muhyiddin announced resignation in London without consultation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's decision to announce his resignation as Perikatan Nasio... Read More


Japanese luxury goods buyer Jewel Cafe opens 17th outlet in Kedah, eyes 20 nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 13 -- Expanding in northern Malaysia, Japanese-founded luxury goods and gold buyer Jewel Cafe has opened its 17th outlet, marking its entry into Kedah. The store is part of the com... Read More


What can we learn from our latest CPI - Zuhairan Yunmi Yunan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 13 -- The release of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 places Malaysia in an interesting position. The score increased from 50 to 52, and the country's global ranking imp... Read More


Bersatu crisis deepens as associate wing chief quits, Rais Yatim resigns from committee

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 13 -- Bersatu associate wing chief Dr Chong Fat Full has reportedly saidthat he will also leave the party following the expulsion of 17 leaders, including deputy president Datuk Se... Read More


Sabah court rejects 'crime of passion' claim, sentences man to hang for killing ex-girlfriend in Kota Kinabalu mall

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 13 -- A 33-year-old personal assistant of an international firm was sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a salesgirl three years ago. Justice Datuk Alexander Siew How W... Read More


April deadline stands as Sabah cracks down on unlicensed tourism premises in Semporna

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 13 -- Sabah's tourism authorities have halted the issuance of temporary licences to non-compliant operators while maintaining a deadline until April for businesses in the resort to... Read More