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MCMC questions individual over fake news on diesel shipment to Philippines

CYBERJAYA, April 15 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of spreading false news that Malaysia supplied 329,000 barrels of diesel t... Read More


DBKL intensifies crackdown on KLCC and Saloma Link photo touts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Authorities have taken action against unauthorised photographers operating around the KLCC and Saloma Link areas, seizing equipment and issuing multiple compounds and court n... Read More


Indonesian man arrested after newborn found buried in Labu

NILAI, April 15 -- Police have arrested an Indonesian man after a newborn baby boy was found buried at a house in the Labu area here. Nilai District Police Chief Supt Johari Yahya confirmed that a po... Read More


What's a child to do when the monsters are men?

Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- I have watched more anime in the last two years than I have in my entire lifetime; mostly because I now find Western storytelling very dull. Whenever I see the Booker list I... Read More


Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- When a caller claims to be from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN), the message is rarely ignored. It often appears to be a routine spot check - a flagged tax record... Read More


Two Malaysian vessels en route from Strait of Hormuz, five still remain in area, says communications minister

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 -- Communications minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said two Malaysian vessels are currently on their way back to the country, while five others remain in the Strait of Hormuz. He said ... Read More


Singapore study finds 1 in 5 workers overqualified, but most choose such roles

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- A new study has found that nearly one in five resident workers in Singapore holds qualifications above what their jobs require, yet most say they chose these roles voluntarily. ... Read More


Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl

JOHOR BAHRU, April 15 -- A 28-year-old civil servant has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the city earlier this year. Johor Bahru South police chie... Read More


Meta urges 'nuanced' approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Meta Platforms has cautioned the Malaysian government that a blanket social media ban for users under the age of 16 risks backfiring, warning that such a move could inadverte... Read More


Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure

KUCHING, April 15 -- The Sarawak government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in royalty rates and selected statutory charges for natural forest timber under all Forest Timber Licences (FTL) and Fo... Read More