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MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions th... Read More


Report: Singapore salaries rise at slower pace, but workers gain more purchasing power in 2025

SINGAPORE, May 29 -- Workers in Singapore enjoyed stronger spending power last year as inflation cooled significantly, allowing real wages to grow faster even though salary increases moderated, accord... Read More


Asia-Pacific is no longer a Shangri-La after the mayhem in West Asia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 29 -- The upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was once conceived as a platform where the Asia-Pacific could manage strategic tensions through dialogue, confidence-building and ... Read More


The great migration: Why Singapore giants like Gardenia are moving to Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 -- In Senai's sprawling industrial belt, Gardenia Malaysia's massive bakery sits alongside warehouses operated by tech giant Seagate and e-commerce heavyweight Shopee. The facilit... Read More


Hong Kong principal resigns after viral Singapore outburst, issues tearful apology

HONG KONG, May 29 -- A Hong Kong secondary school principal has resigned after a video showing him swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore sparked widespread backlash online. A... Read More


Sister Cheng Ipoh Chicken Rice, located in Taman Bukit Anggerik, serves a near perfect smooth poached chicken

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- Chicken rice fanatics often scrutinise every element of a plate of chicken rice - from the texture of the poached chicken, rice and sauces - to determine if it deserves a perfe... Read More


Melaka police: Girl, 14, injures herself after adoptive mother bars meeting with boyfriend

MELAKA, May 29 -- A 14-year-old girl, believed to be under the influence of 'mushroom' vape, slashed her neck and wrists after being stopped by her adoptive mother from meeting her 17-year-old boyfrie... Read More


APAD probes LRT derailment near Chan Sow Lin, demands full report from Rapid KL

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has launched a thorough investigation into the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train derailment near the Chan Sow Lin station on Thursday morni... Read More


Splinter parties: Multiracialism in danger of being lost in transition - William Leong Jee Keen

Kuala Lampur, May 29 -- Splinter parties: In professing the same ideology as the parent political party, splinter parties, generally do more harm than good for the original movement. Hung Parliament:... Read More


Eastern Europe remains geopolitically vulnerable: Is the drone attack on Romania another escalation? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 29 -- The war between Ukraine and Russia has entered a dangerous new phase. What was once viewed as a conflict largely confined to Ukrainian territory is increasingly affecting neig... Read More