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Penang to tackle rising stray cat numbers with proposed trap-neuter-release programme

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is planning to introduce a trap-neuter-release (TNR) programme to curb the growing stray cat population on the island following the success... Read More


Penang's zero-kill approach sees 8,484 stray dogs neutered since 2018

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- Penang Island has not put down any stray dogs since adopting a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programme in 2018, with 8,484 dogs neutered under the initiative. Penang Island City Co... Read More


Mandopop king Jay Chou to return to Malaysia in 2027 'Carnival II' World Tour concert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Taiwanese star Jay Chou will return to perform in Malaysia on January 23, 2027 (Saturday) at 7.30pm at the TM National Stadium as part of his "Carnival II" World Tour. The con... Read More


Is war the ultimate climate wake-up call? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- The war between the United States and Iran is terrifying. As the world oil prices seesaw with every missile strike and counter-strike, a deeply uncomfortable question emerges f... Read More


Teen among 295 probed in Singapore anti-scam sweep linked to RM15.5m losses

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A 15-year-old is among nearly 300 people being investigated in Singapore after a two-week police crackdown on scam syndicates uncovered cases linked to losses exceeding S$5 millio... Read More


The growing fear of the free society

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- A free society dances to the beat of civil disagreements. The presence of differences embodies, nay, advertises such a society. However, a tedium-bent segment objects to free ... Read More


Where coffee meets character: Shan Mu in PJ and Wooca in Kajang, brewing warmth in different ways

PETALING JAYA, May 21 -- Coffee, I have decided, is never just coffee. Not in the Klang Valley, where cafes are often something more: places where we while away the hours, sure, but also havens that ... Read More


Singapore SCDF officer charged after allegedly dozing off at wheel of fire engine, injuring three

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer has been charged after allegedly falling asleep while driving a fire engine, causing a crash that injured three passengers, accordin... Read More


Singapore shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng among seven accused in US container price-fixing probe

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A prominent Singapore shipping executive and six Chinese nationals have been accused by United States authorities of conspiring to fix global shipping container prices during the ... Read More


Johor businessman claims loan sharks threatened children's lives after alleged RM50,000 loan scam

JOHOR BAHRU, May 21 -- A 36-year-old businessman is now living in fear after several moneylenders threatened to kidnap and sell his son's organs, in addition to injuring him and burning down his house... Read More