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Malaysian man arrested at Singapore checkpoint after nearly 900 vapes found in van (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A Malaysian man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after officers found more than 890 vapes and 6,700 related components hidden in the van he was driving. Singapore's Immigrat... Read More


Parliamentary focus should remain on policies, not women's attire-Vanessa Scully

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- The recent incident in the Dewan Rakyat involving Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has once again raised questions about the quality of parliamentary debate. Instead of engaging... Read More


Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 28 -- Penang is considering a new, expanded water taxi service that would cover routes between the island and the mainland, after a previously awarded pilot project for the island fa... Read More


Altantuya's father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah's 2006 murder claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian police to fully investigate claims that her 2006 murder was carried out... Read More


Berjaya Food posts record RM292m loss as Starbucks Malaysia hit by boycott impact, downsizing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Starbucks' operator in Malaysia, Berjaya Food Bhd, has reportedlyposted a record net loss of RM292 million for the financial year ending June, more than tripling from a year e... Read More


Watchdog study: One in five Malaysian parents say their kids have been scammed online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Scammers are increasingly targeting Malaysian minors, with one in five parents reporting their children aged seven to 17 have fallen victim to fraud, according to a new study ... Read More


Suhakam raises red flag over Gig Workers Bill 2025, warns of weak protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 despite welcoming its intent. In a statement, t... Read More


The Merdeka I see from my window - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- From my office window at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, I can see the lake. The Varsity Lake, or Tasik Varsiti. On most days, it's quiet. Not silent, but calm... Read More


So who gets into the Merdeka Award 2025 shortlist?

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- August is when we get all worked up and annoyed about owning Malaysia, or in most cases, not owning it enough. How about how Malaysia feels? Who should tanah airku, tanah tum... Read More


Mexican tacos meet Malaysian flavours at Calle Taco in Kampung Attap, KL

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 - This is a colourful platter of tacos, both in terms of hue and flavour. Which to try first? Perhaps the Peranakan influenced pongteh and tea duck, smok... Read More