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Zara Qairina linked to 'barcode' self-harm TikTok trend in primary school, teacher tells inquest

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 4 -- During yesterday's inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, the Coroner's Court heard testimony from a religious teacher who recounted her final meeting wi... Read More


JPJ to enforce festive checks on heavy vehicles, long-haul buses must carry second driver

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will conduct special enforcement operations on heavy vehicles ahead of Chinese New Year, with particular focus on express buses travelling m... Read More


'Beauty salon' cover blown: Singapore police to get tougher on vice operators exploiting loopholes

SINGAPORE, Feb. 4 -- Massage parlours and salons used as fronts for vice activities are set to face tighter scrutiny in Singapore, with the authorities preparing to roll out stiffer regulations in the... Read More


From Blue Mansion to wardrobe: Mskuan and Behati bring Penang heritage to life

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- Fashion meets history at the iconic Blue Mansion, where labels Mskuanand Behatihave teamed up to reimagine Penang's rich heritage through a contemporary lens. In a media relea... Read More


Labuan MP calls for convention centre over RM38m waterfront, urges rethink of ferry terminal upgrade

LABUAN, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Government is urged to review yet another multi-million ringgit project planned for this Federal Territory island on grounds that the money could be used on a more needed... Read More


KL's Khan Jee Restaurant is an ambitious place that serves Pakistani fare like Chapli Kebab, Mutton Karahi, Carrot Halwa and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- Around the Chow Kit neighbourhood, you will see signboards with "Khan" everywhere... so much so, you feel you have stepped into the "World of Khan". Turns out it's the empire ... Read More


Putatan council probes sacks of dumped files after viral beach video sparks outrage

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 4 -- Putatan District Council is investigating reports that sacks of documents, allegedly from several government departments, were found dumped at a beach near the Putatan Public ... Read More


Sabah minister calls for urgent fix as teacher shortage weighs heavily on Chinese primary schools

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 4 -- Sabah's prolonged shortage of teachers in Chinese National-Type Primary Schools (SJKC) requires urgent attention, said State Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Inn... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Where I roll out of a car and march out of an airport taxi

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 4 -- Shouting "M*****f*****" as I rolled gracelessly out of a car was not how I wanted to make an entrance. Especially at a wake. My oldest friend's father died and so I decided t... Read More


Myanmar: Best neglected, or remembered only for its electoral fiasco? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 4 -- Myanmar's so-called election that began on December 8, 2025, is not a political event worth celebrating. It is not even one worth debating at length. Excessive attention risks... Read More