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Survey: Young Malaysians say quality of life has improved since 2023, but concerns over cost of living remain

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Nearly two-thirds of Malaysian millennials and Gen Z surveyed recently agreed that their living standards have improved since the Madani administration, led by Prime Minister D... Read More


Tuberculosis outbreak in Kota Tinggi sees 33 active cases under close monitoring

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 5 -- Johor public health authorities are investigating a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kota Tinggi, with 33 active cases detected so far. The State Health Department (JKNJ) stated t... Read More


An elected KL Mayor drives xenophobic politicians insane

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 5 -- The ringgit rises and Malaysians are eager to travel to flaunt relative affluence. Here's a question, do not salivate, do not pack the bags yet, who runs these desired destina... Read More


Head to Maljiro in Desa Sri Hartamas for 'hoe', Korea's answer to 'sashimi'

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- I might be showing my age, but I can't remember any other time when the Malaysian appetite for Korean cuisine has been quite so. big. Sure, it's still largely concentrated in ... Read More


Woman dies in suspected fall from Batu Caves condominium

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 5 -- GOMBAK, Feb 5 - A 19-year-old girl was found dead after she was believed to have fallen from the 19th floor of a condominium in Batu Caves here on Monday, Sinar Harian reported... Read More


Can you afford private healthcare? New price guide helps Malaysians budget for medical needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Have you ever called different private hospitals in Malaysia to find out how much a medical procedure is likely to cost? Or even delayed getting medical treatment because you a... Read More


Johor police nab e-hailing driver over alleged sexual harassment of Vietnamese woman

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 5 -- Police have arrested a 26-year-old e-hailing driver to assist in an investigation into an alleged sexual harassment incident involving a female passenger, which was captured on ... Read More


Singapore man fined S$15,000 for conspiring to smuggle puppies from Malaysia, breeding dogs for sale

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5 -- A 44-year-old Singaporean was fined S$15,000 (RM46,480) on Wednesday for conspiring to smuggle puppies from Malaysia and keeping dogs for sale without a licence. According to CNA... Read More


Brooklyn Beckham rubs out 'Dad' tattoo - family ties fading faster than his ink

LONDON, Feb. 5 -- Brooklyn Beckham has raised eyebrows once more, this time by concealing a tattoo that once paid tribute to his father, former England captain David Beckham. The 26-year-old has repo... Read More


Singapore revokes PR of former actor Ian Fang; deportation to follow prison sentence

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5 -- Former actor Ian Fang has had his permanent resident status revoked and will be deported from Singapore after serving his 40-month prison sentence, the Immigration and Checkpoints... Read More