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Sarawak haze pushes Serian API reading to 495, just short of 'emergency' level

KUCHING, Sept. 4 -- Haze in Serian worsened sharply overnight, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) there climbing to 495 this morning, just five points below the level that would trigger an "emergency"... Read More


Lim Guan Eng calls for Penang fee, quit rent and water tariff hikes to be deferred

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- DAP's Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has urged the Penang government to emulate Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim by deferring increases in fees, quit rent and water... Read More


PAS targets prime minister's post, says no more 'giving way' to other parties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- PAS Youth delegates have urged the party to lead cooperation with other political parties while insisting that it has enough qualified candidates to lead the federal governmen... Read More


Sumitaba Japanese Kitchen reopens in Taman Desa, showcasing 'live unagi' and grilled items

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- After three years in hibernation, Sumitaba Japanese Restaurant, formerly located in Bukit Jalil, is back and bringing its "live" unagi preparation to Taman Desa. Brothers Mat... Read More


Malaysia's chip ambitions: From assembly hub to semiconductor powerhouse

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Semiconductors are behind much of the technology people use every day, from smartphones and cars to bank cards, air-conditioners and the data centres powering artificial intel... Read More


Sarawak to close 647 schools for five days from Sept 7 to 11 as haze persists

KUCHING, Sept. 4 -- A total of 647 schools in Sarawak will be closed for five days from September 7 to 11 due to persistent haze with no significant signs of improvement. Sarawak Education director O... Read More


Astro Originals, Netflix announce September 11 premiere for 'Kudrat 1968: High Council' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Fans of Projek: High Council will soon get to see what came before the acclaimed series, with Kudrat 1968: High Council set to premiere on September 11. The four-episode preq... Read More


King declares emergency in Serian over hazardous haze

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the declaration of an emergency throughout the Serian Division in Sarawak following worsening haze that has reached ... Read More


King consents to emergency declaration in Serian as haze reaches hazardous levels

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the declaration of an emergency throughout the Serian Division in Sarawak following worsening haze that has reached ... Read More


TMJ says no issue paying Singapore tax on land sale exceeding RM4b

JOHOR BARU, Sept. 4 -- Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim says he has no reservations about paying a hefty tax bill linked to the planned sale of his 16.6-hectare landholding in Singapore. The ... Read More