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The under-16 social media ban isn't the hard part, making it work is - Galvin Lee

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia's proposal to prohibit under-16s from creating social media accounts by 2026 is a headline that instantly comforts parents: at last, action is being taken. The intent... Read More


TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in 'hostage' rescue

SINGAPORE, Dec. 27 -- A Singaporean man transferred S$3,999 (RM12,558.57) to a woman he met on TikTok after she claimed she was being held hostage and on the brink of being sold into prostitution. Th... Read More


Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

SIBU, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, ... Read More


Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

SIBU, Dec. 27 -- Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway... Read More


Police secure remand extension for two suspects in Jalan Sungai Tapang murder probe

KUCHING, Dec. 27 -- Police have obtained remand extensions against two suspects to assist investigations into the murder of a 22-year-old man at Jalan Sungai Tapang last December. Magistrate Nursyahe... Read More


Malaysia 2025: A year of firsts - from AI and EVs to targeted subsidies and ageing blueprint reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- For years, Malaysia talked about reform, economic renewal and digital transformation. In 2025, the country finally crossed several historic milestones it had long postponed -... Read More


Why STEM will become our shield in future pandemics - Asmida Isa

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- In the early months of Covid-19, Malaysia was confronted with a harsh test of national preparedness. Amid the scramble to save lives, the country rushed to procure 136 ventila... Read More


Sabah polls: Election petition filed to annul Sindumin seat result over alleged ballot misconduct

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 27 -- An election petition was filed yesterday at the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex, seeking to annul the Sindumin state constituency result in the 17th Sabah State Election. The pe... Read More


Preparing them for the world - Gan Yee Chin

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Students grow in extraordinary ways when they step beyond the classroom - into real places, real conversations and real responsibilities. This was evident during a recent shor... Read More


No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son, police say

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- Police have found no elements of criminal activity in a fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her son at a flat in Sentul here yesterday, according to Sinar Harian. Sen... Read More