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More boots on the ground: Kelantan Fire Dept weighs 24- or 48-hour duty shifts during monsoon season

KOTA BHARU, Nov. 11 -- The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is considering extending the duty shifts of its personnel to up to 48 hours in the event of major flooding during the 2026/2027 No... Read More


Beware! Sotongpaku Kepong in Taman Perindustrian Kip will get you hooked on its 'paku' salad topped with cuttlefish

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- A plate hits the table and frankly, it doesn't look appealing; it's just a mound of black and white sesame seeds covering a thick brown sauce, with green shoots peeking out fr... Read More


If a house is declared a prison, who's footing the bill? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 11 -- More than two years ago, I wrote that there is no house arrest under the law in Malaysia. But a house can be a prison. If a prisoner is to be under house arrest, the designa... Read More


How much has China influenced Chinese Malaysian youths?

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- China's growing influence among Chinese Malaysians youths is increasingly visible not only through the products they buy, but also through the entertainment, social media plat... Read More


ECRL, bus, plane or car? Weighing the cost, time and convenience of getting to the East Coast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- For travellers heading to the East Coast, the options may soon extend beyond the familiar bus, plane or car, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) set to offer another way to g... Read More


How much has China influenced Malaysian Chinese youths?

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 11 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 - China's growing influence among Malaysian Chinese youths is increasingly visible not only through the products they buy, but also through the entertainm... Read More


IMAN Research finds gaps in how Chinese youths understand politics and public institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- A young Chinese individual may know about the latest political controversy, follow debates on social media or have strong views about the rising cost of living. Yet, he or sh... Read More


Pochettino reportedly poised to replace Carrick at Man United - but US$10m hurdle stands in the way

MANCHESTER, Nov. 11 -- Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, with Michael Carrick facing the sack after a disastrous start to the ... Read More


Funding Malaysia's SMEs is about quality and not quantity, says economy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- The government wants to improve the quality of financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen local firms' global competitiveness and enable workers to earn h... Read More


Beyond the showroom: What really matters after the keys change hands?

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 11 -- Buying a new car is often about what catches your attention first. The design, technology, cabin features and the way it feels on a test drive all play a part. But those are ... Read More