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Stressful interrogations, isolation directly contributed to Zara Qairina's alleged suicide, expert testifies

KOTA KINABALU, May 22 -- The Coroner's Court here yesterday heard that stressful interrogations by senior students and the subsequent isolation of Zara Qairina Mahathir had directly contributed to her... Read More


Coming soon: KL's trains, buses to allow credit cards for tap-in, tap-out; Prasarana says project in award stage

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Ever wished you could just tap in with your credit card at an MRT or LRT fare gate in Kuala Lumpur, instead of buying a token or looking for the Touch 'n Go card that you left ... Read More


First time using Kuala Lumpur's trains? Here are some tips (including how to pay, tap in and out)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Are you a tourist visiting Kuala Lumpur for the first time, and want to try riding the trains and buses in the city? Here's a simple guide with some tips: If you want to take... Read More


Man gets 30 years, 9 strokes for incest with now-pregnant underage niece in Kanowit

SIBU, May 22 -- The Sessions Court here sentenced a 23-year-old man to a total of 30 years' jail and nine strokes of the cane for committing incest with his 14-year-old niece. Judge Musyiri Peet impo... Read More


Grasshopper adds second Malaysia show after first date sells out for August concert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Just months after their last appearance in Malaysia, legendary Cantopop/Mandopop trio Grasshopper - Calvin Choy, Edmond So and Remus Choy - are set to return for another concer... Read More


'RM300 may seem small, but it's hard-earned': Ipoh budget rice stall robbery victim still traumatised

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- A victim of a robbery at a budget rice stall in Lebuh Meru Raya, Ipoh, yesterday said she remains traumatised by the incident. Nor Atheerah Nadzirah Mior Ikram Shah, 21, said ... Read More


High Court dismisses Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib's objection against Cahya Mata injunction, citing lack of proper notice

KUCHING, May 22 -- The High Court here has dismissed Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib's preliminary objection against an ex parte injunction obtained by Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (Cahya Mata) and nine o... Read More


Police seek man with past murder record over alleged assault, death threats in Ranau

RANAU, May 22 -- Police are tracking down a 35-year-old man with a previous murder case record following an assault and criminal intimidation incident at a grocery store in Kampung Matupang here on Tu... Read More


ARMYs, mark your calendars: BTS Kuala Lumpur 2026 venue, ticket details revealed for two-night 'ARIRANG' stadium shows

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- As announced back in January, BTS is coming to Kuala Lumpur this December for a two-day show on December 12 and 13 (Saturday and Sunday). The Malaysia stop has now been confir... Read More


Malaysia's first smartwatch diabetes risk study? Huawei Malaysia, Universiti Malaya team up on wearable health research

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Huawei Malaysia and Universiti Malaya have formalised a collaboration on a diabetes risk study involving smartwatch technology, marking what the companies described as a first-... Read More