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ART deserves re-assessment but the verdict need not be immediately damning on national interest: Here's why - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 21 -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States has received strong criticism from detractors who insist the arrangement is lopsided, risky, or ... Read More


SAPP president says Sabah is 'a sieve that leaks wealth', calls for Sarawak-style coalition of local parties

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 20 -- Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) President Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee said Sarawak has succeeded because they have a coalition model comprising local parties that works. "Not a ... Read More


Pandikar pushes back against youth critics, saying Sabah's rights battles need seasoned hands

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 20 -- Usno President Tan Sri Pandikar Amin said his extensive experience is crucial for effectively advocating for Sabah's rights at the federal level. The former Dewan Rakyat Spe... Read More


'Not democracy at work': Shafie warns rising multi-cornered fights may tear families apart

KOTA BELUD, Nov. 20 -- Warisan President Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal warned that Sabah may one day see up to even 50 candidates contesting a single seat, if the trend of multi-cornered contests continues.... Read More


Singapore waste plant GM fined S$145,000 over 2021 blast that killed two workers

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20 -- The general manager of Singapore's Tuas Incineration Plant - one of the city-state's main waste-to-energy facilities - has reportedly been fined S$145,000 for workplace safety la... Read More


Cuepacs: Proposal to raise civil servant retirement age to 65 applies mainly to contribution-based scheme

IPOH, Nov. 20 -- The proposals to extend the retirement age for civil servants to 65 will primarily apply only to those under the permanent appointment with contribution scheme, if approved, said Datu... Read More


Singapore names four Israelis in new sanctions over 'egregious' West Bank violence

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20 -- Singapore has announced targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on four Israeli men accused of carrying out "egregious acts of extremist violence" against Palestinians in th... Read More


MIC willing to meet BN leadership but says exit plan is about survival, not spite

SHAH ALAM, Nov. 20 -- MIC is open to meeting with the Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership to discuss its future but is firm on its decision to eventually leave the coalition, its president, Tan Sri SA Vi... Read More


King cobra discovered in Baling home after entering through uncovered bathroom pipe

BALING, Nov. 20 -- A woman in her seventies had a terrifying morning surprise when she opened her toilet door to find a nearly five-metre-long king cobra coiled inside her home in Kampung Ketembar. T... Read More


Singapore's New Ubin Seafood co-founder admits fatal red-light crash after driving without glasses

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20 -- The co-founder of Singapore's popular New Ubin Seafood group has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a cyclist after running a red light at a Bukit Batok junction, in a case t... Read More