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Swee Xiang Restaurant, Klang: This 'hong bak' is king in 'bak kut teh' country

KLANG, Sept. 3 -- My friend and colleague Keertan, who has the biggest collection of colourful shirts in the office, recently graduated with a Master of Public Policy degree. It was a moment of celeb... Read More


Mercy Malaysia deploys team to Nepal as 2.2 million tonnes of debris hamper aid to flood-hit communities

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 - Mercy Malaysia has deployed a humanitarian team to Nepal to assess urgent needs following the catastrophic flash flood that struck the Bhote Koshi river... Read More


Argentina to stop all men's, women's matches after 10 minutes for Messi tribute

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- BERLIN, Sept 3 - Matches in all men's and women's competitions in Argentina will be stopped after 10 minutes of play to honour the nation's football great Lionel Messi, who an... Read More


Rising airfares could undermine Visit Sabah 2027 tourism push, says former state Matta chief

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 3 -- The government should consider targeted assistance or subsidies to address rising airfares and fuel costs that could undermine Sabah's tourism competitiveness ahead of Visit ... Read More


Gloria Steinem, pioneering feminist and journalist who went undercover as Playboy Bunny, dies at 92

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- LONDON, Sept 3 - American feminist, journalist and activist Gloria Steinem, whose work helped bring the fight for women's rights into the mainstream, has died aged 92, accordi... Read More


BUDI95 fuel quota back to 300 litres: How will this affect motorists?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Five months after reducing the monthly subsidised RON95 quota from 300 litres to 200 litres, the government has restored the higher limit. The basic monthly eligibility limit... Read More


When does a lawsuit on journalists become a 'SLAPP'? - Kassim Noor Mohamed

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- The term "SLAPP" has increasingly entered the vocabulary of press freedom. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation are a genuine democratic concern. When powerful cor... Read More


Proton posts best monthly sales in 16 years as EVs, exports surge

SUBANG JAYA, Sept. 3 -- Proton sold more cars to Malaysian buyers in August than in any other month in its history, while total group sales reached 22,632 units - its strongest monthly performance sin... Read More


Malaysia must act now as 10pc US tariff not guaranteed ceiling, says industry expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Malaysia should not regard the 10 per cent tariff currently imposed by the United States on its goods as a guaranteed ceiling, as Washington could review the rate if it is dis... Read More


Penang's parking hiccup should not put the brakes on smarter transport innovation - Faruq Mohd Salim

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- The recent controversy over the use of automatic number plate recognition, or ANPR, for parking enforcement in Penang has understandably upset many motorists. Among the compl... Read More