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Fraud is evolving fast: How culture and tech are reshaping bribery and corruption risks across Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 21 -- According to ACCA's new report, 'Combatting Fraud in a Perfect Storm', organisations across Asia-Pacific are contending with a diverse and fast-evolving fraud landscape. The s... Read More


Forget Little Red Riding Hood, this wolf is into seafood and using crab traps to boot

TORONTO, Nov. 21 -- When a wild wolf encounters a potential meal, its instinct is usually to pounce - but researchers in western Canada have recorded at least one wolf taking a strikingly different ap... Read More


Anwar says political secretary's letter didn't result in project approval, reprimand sufficient

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended his decision to only reprimand his political secretary for issuing a contractor support letter, arguing that a sacking was... Read More


Fast doesn't have to mean risky: Here's how Tambadana helps you borrow smarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 21 -- Life can throw unexpected expenses at anyone, from medical bills to car repairs. If you need money for personal costs, urgent needs, or a small financial cushion, there's a s... Read More


'The tip of the iceberg': Johor MB says JS-SEZ marks start of state's full potential

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov. 21 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi reminded Johoreans that the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is not a measure of the state's full pot... Read More


Colorectal cancer tops male cancer cases in Malaysia, hitting younger adults

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 21 -- A trace of blood in the stool, a mild stomach ache, and a persistent urge to pass motion. Most Malaysians would dismiss these as haemorrhoids or a simple stomach upset But th... Read More


Singapore couple behind illegal home ragdoll cat breeding 'farm' get jail and RM166,500 fines

SINGAPORE, Nov. 21 -- A married couple who illegally bred ragdoll cats at home and sold the kittens for thousands of dollars have been fined and jailed, after authorities described the case as one of ... Read More


ART deserves re-assessment but the verdict need not be immediately damning on national interest: Here's why - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 21 -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States has received strong criticism from detractors who insist the arrangement is lopsided, risky, or ... Read More


SAPP president says Sabah is 'a sieve that leaks wealth', calls for Sarawak-style coalition of local parties

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 20 -- Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) President Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee said Sarawak has succeeded because they have a coalition model comprising local parties that works. "Not a ... Read More


Pandikar pushes back against youth critics, saying Sabah's rights battles need seasoned hands

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 20 -- Usno President Tan Sri Pandikar Amin said his extensive experience is crucial for effectively advocating for Sabah's rights at the federal level. The former Dewan Rakyat Spe... Read More