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Grab to raise ride platform fee in Singapore, adding 30 cents from Jan 1

SINGAPORE, Dec. 24 -- Ride-hailing giant Grab will raise its platform fee for transport bookings by 30 cents (RM0.95) from January 1 in Singapore, citing higher mandatory Central Provident Fund (CPF) ... Read More


We must treat batik as an economic and ESG asset - Dalilawati Zainal

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 24 -- In Malaysia, sustainability is often framed around renewable energy, carbon reduction, green technology and climate risk management. However, one of the country's most valuabl... Read More


Act now or resign, lawyer tells DVS D-G as activists slam alleged animal neglect at Damansara Damai clinic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23 -- After carcasses of a dog and a cat were found at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai recently, a lawyer has called for the veterinarian involved to be immediately hauled to... Read More


On the reaction to Najib's Addendum - Ong Kian Ming

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 23 -- In two days, Christians around the world will celebrate Christmas. The main reason for this celebration is to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and how he was sent to the wor... Read More


Penang offers 50pc rebate on new quit rent rates

GEORGE TOWN, Dec. 23 -- The Penang state government has agreed to offer a 50 per cent rebate on quit rate rates for 2026. Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state exco had agreed on Decembe... Read More


Singapore man involved in drugged wives rape case given extra jail over obscene posts

SINGAPORE, Dec. 23 -- A 47-year-old man already serving a jail term for his role in a case involving husbands who drugged their wives and arranged for them to be raped has been sentenced to an additio... Read More


'We will not hesitate to act': Perikatan, Pakatan leaders back stability in Perlis amid pressure on Menteri Besar

KANGAR, Dec. 23 -- Leaders from Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have voiced support for political stability in Perlis amid reports of internal pressure on Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ra... Read More


The circular economy isn't just recycling: It's a trillion-dollar redesign - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 23 -- For decades, we've operated under the industrial era's guiding principle: take, make, dispose. This linear economy has delivered immense wealth, but at a catastrophic cost, l... Read More


High Court: Najib's house arrest order can't be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23 -- The High Court has said there are no laws in Malaysia that provide the mechanism for house arrest, and that this means that an order for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib... Read More


Sibu gazettes 14 essential items for Christmas Price Control Scheme

SIBU, Dec. 23 -- In preparation for the Christmas festive season, fourteen items have been placed under a controlled pricing scheme in the Sibu Division. The Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMM... Read More