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Kota Damansara's Nasi Lemak Melaka serves up a Peranakan inspired 'sambal' paired with fried pork belly, 'satay babi' and BBQ meat skewers

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 7 -- When you're a newcomer to the coffeeshop, what do you do to stand out from the rest? Invent yet another crazy fusion dish, like the Malaysian classic nasi lemak morphed into... Read More


Singapore retail sales growth slows to 1.5pc in July as food and department store sales weaken

SINGAPORE, Sept. 7 -- Singapore's retail sales growth eased in July as weaker food and department store takings offset strong demand for recreational goods and jewellery. The Straits Times reported d... Read More


Selangor police say investigation into Sunway Lagoon ride gone wrong to take at least three months as it waits for tech report

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- The investigation into the August 22 roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon that injured 10 visitors could take another three to four months. Selangor police chief Datuk Sh... Read More


No seat for Pakatan at annual Umno assembly, but PAS gets red carpet

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- Umno will not be inviting its federal government partner Pakatan Harapan (PH) to its general assembly, starting this Wednesday to Saturday. Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Za... Read More


Singapore man rapes daughter, then gives himself up after spotting her at neighbourhood police centre

SINGAPORE, Sept. 7 -- A 15-year-old girl ran to a neighbourhood police centre after her father raped her while he was taking a shower. The man later walked past the station while searching for her, s... Read More


Some Nepal villages so devastated, you'd think they never existed, says Malaysian relief volunteer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- Some villages in Nepal have been so completely devastated by the floods that there is no sign they ever existed, according to Malaysian relief volunteers who have seen the des... Read More


RM10,000 and a detour via Surabaya: Malaysian family stranded in Indonesia scrambles to get home after ash cloud cancels flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- A Malaysian family stranded in Jakarta after their flight home was cancelled has been forced to spend about RM10,000 on alternative travel, accommodation and transport to get ... Read More


Beyond the Under-16 ban: Making social media safer by design - Rachel Gong

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 7 -- Last month, Meta agreed to a settlement with 48 US states over claims that its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, violated federal child privacy laws and state co... Read More


Hadi ready to face police over US 'topple govt' claim, says aide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang is expected to give a statement to police after Bukit Aman contacted him over his claim that the United States sought to help topple the... Read More


No new wage target, but economy minister says govt wants greater transparency in salary offers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- The Economy Ministry is looking at ways to make salary offers more transparent and equitable, rather than setting an absolute wage target. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mo... Read More