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The alarm bells of the IMF and World Bank must be heeded - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 18 -- The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Bangkok last week have delivered a message that governments across the world, especially those i... Read More


Tired of dodging crow poop, Klang wants to put the birds on the pill

KLANG, Oct. 17 -- After shooting nearly 6,000 crows this year, the Klang Royal City Council is weighing a different weapon against the birds of Bandar Bukit Tinggi: contraceptive bird feed. City coun... Read More


RM5 daily cap proposed as Tawau Hospital parking debate heats up

TAWAU, Oct. 17 -- The proposed parking charges at Tawau Hospital should be viewed as a practical solution to persistent parking shortages and security concerns rather than a matter for continued debat... Read More


Ranau and Kundasang roads buried in mud after heavy rain, authorities warn of more landslides

RANAU, Oct. 17 -- Heavy rain on Thursday triggered mudflows and landslides at several locations around Ranau and Kundasang, leaving roads covered in mud, rocks and debris and prompting authorities to ... Read More


Driver dies at scene after car crashes into Jalan Hang Tuah monorail pillar in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- A car veered off the road and slammed into a monorail pillar along Jalan Hang Tuah early this morning, killing the 28-year-old driver. According to Kuala Lumpur Traffic Inves... Read More


Zhang Linghe, free shipping and AI try-ons: Taobao goes all out for Malaysia's 11.11 sale

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- Free fashion shipping, AI-powered virtual fitting rooms and more than 1,400 local return points - Taobao is pulling out the stops for Malaysian shoppers ahead of its annual 11... Read More


Woman sending son to school killed as Hilux hits motorcycle in Kota Marudu; teen dies in separate Tawau collision

KOTA MARUDU, Oct. 17 -- A woman on her way to send her son to school was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in an accident at the Kampung Marak Parak junction, here, early yesterda... Read More


Civil marriage solemnisation does not usurp role of religious leaders, says JPN

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 17 -- The solemnisation of civil marriages by authorised parties under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Act 164) cannot be equated with the performance of religious ritu... Read More


Nik Nazmi confirms he was one of two caught in Petaling Jaya Jais raid, apologises to wife and family

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- Bersama leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he is one of the two individuals involved in an incident with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) in Petalin... Read More


TNB fully restores power within 77 minutes after Kangkar Tebrau substation fire in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- Tenaga Nasional Berhad has fully restored electricity supply within 77 minutes after a fire broke out at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation in Johor yesterday. The fir... Read More