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Genting kidnapping case: Three South Koreans granted bail over RM39.5m crypto ransom plot, victim jailed for overstaying

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Three South Korean men accused of kidnapping their compatriot in a case linked to a cryptocurrency ransom demand worth RM39.5 million were granted bail by the Sessions Court i... Read More


From sourdough pancakes to blueberry burgers: How fried chicken took over our brunch at House of Wheat, Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Some brunches begin with hunger. This one began with catching up. The first cups arrived before the menus had been properly studied. A flat white pulled from Rwanda beans. A ... Read More


Viral Queen Elizabeth Hospital I scenes prompt Sabah Health Dept pledge to improve facilities, services

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- The Sabah Health Department (JKNS) has pledged to improve facilities and service delivery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital I (HQE I) following public feedback sparked by viral soci... Read More


Why we must restore the EPU's bite - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, June 30 -- For decades, Malaysia had a quiet giant in the background of its economic success. It wasn't a glamorous ministry or a high-profile politician. It was the Economic Planning U... Read More


'Pray for him': Syed Saddiq's fiancee Bella Astillah arrives at Federal Court ahead of final appeal verdict

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's fiancee, Bella Astillah, arrived at the Federal Court here this morning ahead of the prosecution's final appeal against his acquittal on four c... Read More


Malaysia's nuclear footprint is bigger than many realise, stretching from rice fields to cancer wards

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- As conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global energy markets and reignite concerns over fuel prices, Malaysia's long-dormant nuclear ambitions are once again retu... Read More


Strong start for Shah Alam LRT3 as Rapid KL reports 60,000 trips on first full day of service

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- The newly launched Shah Alam Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) has hit the ground running, recording more than 60,000 passenger trips on its first full day of service this Mond... Read More


Johor BN denies involvement in vandalism of Pakatan campaign materials, calls for probe

JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 -- Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) has denied any involvement in the incident that involved damaging Pakatan Harapan (PH) flags and campaign materials ahead of the state election. Jo... Read More


Trump cannot touch the Fed: Why the dollar retains its privileged status, for now - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, June 30 -- The United States Supreme Court's decision to block President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook may ultimately prove to be one of the most co... Read More


Hong Kong action icon Jackie Chan to swap movie set for Singapore classroom in school appearance on July 7

SINGAPORE, June 30 -- Hong Kong action legend Jackie Chan is heading back to school - not as a student, but as a special guest. The 72-year-old martial arts superstar will visit Pei Chun Public Schoo... Read More