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Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- In the hours following the apprehension of a suspect, before any formal charges are filed, a court process determines whether the person in custody can be held longer to facilit... Read More


How real life struggles inspired Malaysian film 'Circus of Life' and its long road to the screen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Cinema has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, where human experiences are transformed through drama and cinematography. The upcoming Malaysian film Circus of Life,... Read More


Rafizi says summoned by MACC over Arm Holdings JV probe, expects possible charges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been called up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to give his statement over an ongoing probe linked to the government's jo... Read More


Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Umno returnee Khairy Jamaluddin said more young Malaysians are now showing interest in joining Umno, attributing the trend to the party's strong historical track record and perc... Read More


From decapitation to deeper enmeshment with the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Caspian Sea - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- MAY 1 - The warning by Senator Richard Blumenthal, published by the Middle East Eye on May 1 2026, that an imminent military strike is "very much on the table" must be read with... Read More


Explore KL like never before: Five must-try experiences at KL Festival 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Malaysia's capital is set to transform into a month-long cultural playground this May with more than 80 events taking over the city centre. The KL Festival 2026 returns for its... Read More


Blossom Wong, feared Special Branch undercover officer, dies at 87

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Blossom Wong, one of Malaysia's best-known Special Branch officers and undercover operatives, has died at the age of 87, New Straits Times reported. Wong ... Read More


Keen to keep fit, but have to wait: Over-60s in Singapore sweating it out just to get a gym slot

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- More older people in Singapore are signing up for strength and balance training to stay independent as they age, but the long waitlists are making access harder. Popular community... Read More


Singapore shippers impose extra fees as Middle East war disruption raises fuel and freight bills

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- Freight forwarders in Singapore say profits have fallen about 20 per cent as the Middle East conflict pushes up fuel, insurance and shipping costs. Some local operators said charg... Read More


Astro Shaw's 'Good Boys Go To Heaven' turns a parent's worst nightmare into a psychological thriller (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 -- For the past six years, Astro Originals has served as a platform for stories rooted in local society, continuing to evolve with each new generation of storytellers. Like las... Read More