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'Malaysia, We Have The Power': 'Masters of the Universe' drone show lights up Bukit Bintang ahead of film release

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- Those who grew up in the 80s will be familiar with the love and nostalgia surrounding Masters of the Universe, the classic animated series. Audiences nationwide are now lookin... Read More


Govt spot checks uncover ageing paddy farmers renting land to foreigners

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- The Agriculture Department has uncovered a growing trend of elderly and inactive paddy farmers informally leasing their land to foreigners, prompting calls for tighter monitori... Read More


Doctors report breakthrough as cancer jab reportedly eradicates tumours in international trial across 11 countries

LONDON, May 31 -- Doctors have reported striking results from an international trial of a triple action cancer jab that eliminated tumours in some patients. According to The Guardian, the drug, known... Read More


As Hamzah weighs next move, Mukhriz says no talks with Pejuang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has dismissed speculation that former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is heading to the party following his ex... Read More


Shah Alam's first 100 free community meal vouchers gone in 10 minutes, council mulls expanding programme

SHAH ALAM, May 31 -- A hundred free meal vouchers were snapped up in just 10 minutes when the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) launched its community food programme for the year, prompting the council to... Read More


Cops nab bus driver with 29 outstanding summonses after three-vehicle pile-up on Genting road; six people hurt

BENTONG, May 31 -- A 55-year-old bus driver with a history of 29 traffic offences was detained after he allegedly drove recklessly and caused a three-vehicle crash at KM16 on Jalan Genting Highlands y... Read More


No such thing as a free lunch: The problem with influencers as 'food reviewers' in Malaysia

COMMENTARY, May 31 -- My frustration begins where it often has, lately: an Instagram post. On their profile, MalaysianPAYGAP, a community initiative for salary transparency in Malaysia, posted a shor... Read More


Two teenage girls drown while swimming in Sandakan quarry pond

SANDAKAN, May 31 -- Two teenage girls drowned while swimming in a quarry pond at Kampung Gum-Gum here on Sunday afternoon. Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station chief Jimmy Lagung said firefighters were a... Read More


Same devotion, different dates: Why some countries observe Wesak on different days - and how Malaysian buddhists celebrate it

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- Some 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini - located in present-day Nepal - and is said to have later become the Buddha or "the enlightened one" while ... Read More


Viral video of alleged fight near Kaamatan celebrations in Penampang prompts calls for investigation

PENAMPANG, May 31 -- A video circulating on social media allegedly showing a fight involving several individuals near the KDCA grounds during the Kaamatan celebrations has sparked widespread reactions... Read More