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'Tron: Ares' tops North American box office but weak opening disappoints analysts

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 -- Tron: Ares,the latest installment in the Disney sci-fi franchise, debuted atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed yesterday, but analysts said its US$33.5... Read More


Siem Reap, where stone remembers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The lift at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is a timber-and-iron cage that groans upward like an artifact itself-one of the oldest working elevators in Southeast Asia. You step i... Read More


LRT Ampang, Sri Petaling disruption leaves commuters delayed between Hang Tuah and Pudu; repairs underway

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Ampang/Sri Petaling Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is experiencing a technical disruption between the Hang Tuah and Pudu stations. According to national news agency Bernam... Read More


Are lorries the number one cause of traffic accidents in Malaysia?

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 13 -- The intuitive answer is "Yes". The truth is "Not Really". Given the recent tragic lorry accidents (especially at the Bukit Kajang Toll Plaza), it is natural for many Malaysia... Read More


At Damansara Jaya's Restoran Kopitiam Number One, the difficult choice between 'wantan mee' with luscious 'char siu' or homey chicken curry plus a fabulous bowl of curry 'laksa'

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 13 -- In a changing F&B world, old friends sometimes turn up unexpectedly; like Andy Lew's char siu wantan mee with its tender, burnished BBQ pork paired with springy egg noodles. ... Read More


MOF sec-gen: Here's why Malaysia chose Budi95 instead of floating RON95 petrol prices and giving cash to Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Malaysian government had opted to use the Budi95 programme to plug leakages where Malaysia's RON95 petrol was being smuggled since it was relatively cheaper, rather than f... Read More


Sabah for Sabahans: The pain and pride behind the state's call for rights and respect

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 13 -- There's a local Sabahan saying going around lately that is both humourous and painful. "Kana picit balabak" means to have your testicles or groin pinched, much like the chil... Read More


Budi95 subsidy now expanded to Sarawak boat users, e-hailing drivers get bigger fuel quota

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced an expansion of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) subsidy programme, adding eligibility for registered boat users in Sarawak and incre... Read More


Chinese Consulate in Kota Kinabalu denies issuing 'strong warning' over Sabah's water supply crisis

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 13 -- The Consulate General of China in Kota Kinabalu has refuted claims circulating on social media that they had issued a "strong warning" to the Sabah government over the state'... Read More


CapitaLand Investment launches CapitaPlus, a digital multi-rewards hub to redefine shopping in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has launched CapitaPlus, a digital multi-rewards and engagement platform that aims to redefine the shopping experience across its Malaysian mall po... Read More