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Financial resolutions failing? 'System, not willpower' is the key, says wealth app Versa

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- As millions of Malaysians grapple with their New Year's financial resolutions, digital wealth management platform Versa is highlighting a system-based approach to saving, argu... Read More


Transport Ministry invites private firms to launch water taxis in Penang, as long as they follow safety rules

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- The Transport Ministry is inviting private companies to submit proposals for water taxi services in Penang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said an earlier proposal ... Read More


The Kedah question: Why sovereignty was never Siamese - Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli and Milda Istiqomah

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 12 -- The question of Kedah's status before 1909 has re-emerged in public discourse, particularly following claims that the state was once under Siamese sovereignty and was later "h... Read More


Expect congestion: Transport minister urges patience as Penang LRT construction starts

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- Contractors involved in the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project have been instructed to implement continuous traffic mitigation measures to prevent severe cong... Read More


Himalayan vulture stuns in eastern Singapore after rare sightings in the west

SINGAPORE, Jan. 12 -- As sightings of Himalayan vultures in western Singapore excited birdwatchers this past week, a lone bird was also spotted in the east. Videos shared in a Facebook post showed th... Read More


As schools reopen, Education Ministry rolls out buddy watch system to curb bullying

KLUANG, Jan. 12 -- The Education Ministry is introducing a peer support programme called "kawan jaga kawan" ("friends looking out for friends") this year to address bullying in schools. Its secretary... Read More


Singapore to review 2012 political pay structure after repeated deferrals

SINGAPORE, Jan. 12 -- Singapore will reportedly soon review the salaries of its political office holders, following the deferral of the last scheduled review in 2023. Minister-in-charge of the Public... Read More


Selangor to move pig farms to Bukit Tagar immediately after Sultan's decree

SHAH ALAM, Jan. 12 -- Following the Selangor Sultan's decree to phase out traditional pig farms in Tanjong Sepat, the Selangor government has announced plans to relocate the operations to an upgraded ... Read More


The provider state and the end of autonomy: The return of territorial politics - Abbi Kanthasamy

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 12 -- For much of the post-Cold War era, South-east Asian states operated on a comfortable axiom: sovereignty was secure so long as borders were respected and the region avoided the... Read More


Less hustle, more heart - Malaysians say 2026 is all about family, fitness, and football

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 12 -- Malaysians are set to place a greater emphasis on wellbeing, relationships, and personal balance in 2026, with priorities shifting towards family, friends, and health, accordi... Read More