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Paying a carer for your parents or grandparents? Budget 2027 proposes tax relief even for non-medical care

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- For Malaysian taxpayers paying a carer or for care services for their parents or grandparents, the government is proposing to allow them to claim tax relief even if the care is... Read More


Chef Wan reveals Kuching pioneer Ong Tiang Swee was his great-grandfather

KUCHING, Oct. 9 -- Celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, has revealed that prominent Kuching pioneer and merchant Ong Tiang Swee was his great-grandfather. He made the reve... Read More


Police shoot and arrest man after chase on Petaling Jaya road, drugs allegedly found on suspect

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 9 -- A man in his 30s was shot and injured by police before being arrested after allegedly driving dangerously and crashing into several vehicles while attempting to flee in Petali... Read More


Haze must be handled with sheer haste in South-east Asia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 9 -- South-east Asia has lived with transboundary haze for far too long. What was once regarded as an occasional environmental disturbance has become a recurring threat to public h... Read More


Parents arrested in Hong Kong after viral video shows 10-year-old carrying bags of beer

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9 -- The parents of a 10-year-old girl were reportedly arrested after a video showing her carrying two heavy bags of beer went viral on social media. The incident allegedly took place... Read More


McDonald's Singapore G-Dragon drop draws long queues for limited merch

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9 -- McDonald's Singapore's collaboration with G-Dragon of K-pop group BigBang might be the hottest thing on the block now. Exclusive Peaceminusone merchandise - including a tote bag,... Read More


Sarawak bishop questions why East Malaysian children had to endure toxic haze under stricter API 200 rule

KUCHING, Oct. 9 -- The Ministry of Education's (MoE) decision to lower the Air Pollutant Index (API) threshold for school closures from 200 to 180 has exposed a "glaring and unacceptable double standa... Read More


Malaysian-raised college founder on trial in Wales over £5m fraud allegations

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 9 -- A court in Wales has heard allegations that the founders of Cardiff Sixth Form College misappropriated millions of pounds from the institution's accounts. Yasmin Sarwar, 45, ... Read More


From football meme to boycott calls: Why Indonesian grooming brand Kahf is facing backlash in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- What began as a football meme celebrating Indonesia's victory in a regional tournament has turned into a social media controversy for Indonesian men's grooming brand Kahf, spar... Read More


Singapore TikTok handyman brothers launch free home makeovers for families in need

SINGAPORE, Oct. 9 -- After seeing homes in poor condition during repair jobs, two Singapore brothers decided to use their skills and business earnings to help families in need. Brothers Muhamad Khair... Read More