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The complexities of the East Asian Summit in KL facing the group chair are enormous - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 26 -- The East Asian Summit (EAS) that will convene in Kuala Lumpur this October is unlike any other regional gathering in recent memory. While Asean has always prided itself on be... Read More


Piracy in Strait of Malacca, Singapore Strait surges nearly fourfold in 2025, says anti-piracy watchdog

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Piracy and armed robbery cases in the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait have reportedly surged this year, with incidents nearly quadrupling from 2024. Citing data fr... Read More


Malaysia targets global value chain with debut of edge AI processor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Malaysia has unveiled its first locally designed artificial intelligence processor, marking a step into the global race to build advanced electronic components. The chip, cal... Read More


Beanie Babies 2.0? Why investors are betting big on China's Labubu Despite 70pc sales crash

BEIJING, Aug. 26 -- Labubu plush toys from China's Pop Mart International Group Ltd. have ignited a global collecting frenzy, driving billion-dollar sales, record resale prices and soaring fortunes fo... Read More


Brawl in Singapore's Toa Payoh leaves two stabbed, police to charge multiple suspects

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- A violent confrontation at a Toa Payoh coffee shop has resulted in eleven individuals facing prosecution for participating in an armed riot on August 24. Singapore authorities r... Read More


Malaysian heiress ditches venture capital for US$200m private equity play

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Rachel Lau, heir to a Malaysian fortune built on real estate and Top Glove investments, is transforming her family's wealth management approach by seeking US$200 million (RM84... Read More


A taste of Kuching in Cheras Selatan: 'Kolo mee 3 rasa', Sarawak laksa and three layer tea at J&J Borneo Corner

CHERAS, Aug. 26 -- At first, I wondered if this was a midnight fuelled supper, the sort of midnight indulgence you assemble with whatever is left in the pantry. Noodles piled high, enough to feed two,... Read More


Vape tax nets RM288m since 2021, dwarfed by RM15b cigarette revenue, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- The government collected RM288.45 million in taxes from electronic cigarette and vape products between 2021 and July 2025. In a written reply to Parliament, Finance Minister ... Read More


Alternative R&B singers Tabber, Rad Museum and Miso want fans to vibe with them at label's first KL show

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- South Korean alternative R&B label You.Will.Knovv is currently going on their first ever world tour and Malaysia is on the list. You.Will.Knovv is set to take over Zepp KL th... Read More


Bayan Baru MP proposes dedicated senior citizens ministry amid concerns over ageing population

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin has called on the government to establish a dedicated Ministry for Senior Citizens, warning that Malaysia is still unprepared to face the challenges... Read More