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Johor gets RM116.22m in federal funds to boost talent agenda

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan. 20 -- The Human Resources Ministry has allocated RM116.22 million to support Johor's talent development agenda, with funding focused on training, skills development and strengthening... Read More


Loke: Free 24-hour Thaipusam train service for Batu Caves festivities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony ... Read More


Free Thaipusam train rides as KTMB boosts frequencies, adds ETS services for CNY and Raya

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony ... Read More


New land for 130-year-old Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple already gazetted, to be relocated just 100 metres from original location

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh said that new land for the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple has already been gazetted. Talking to local media in KL ... Read More


FT minister: Large-scale KL projects must now take into account KL MPs' opinions before finalising decisions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- KL's members of Parliament (MP) will now get to voice their opinions regarding any future larger-scale projects in the city center, effective immediately. The announcement wa... Read More


Hannah Yeoh establishes five new MP-led monitoring committees to oversee DBKL 2026 budget expenditure

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh has announced the establishment of five new monitoring committee to oversee the expenditure of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) 2026 ... Read More


Exco: Johor government to regulate Ramadan bazaar lot rental rates, maximum RM500

KULAI, Jan. 19 -- The Johor government will set the rental rate for Ramadan bazaar sites at RM500 and below per lot, in an effort to ease the burden of middle and low-income traders. Johor housing an... Read More


Civil Defence and Penampang villagers team up to rescue dog trapped for hours in tyre rim (VIDEO)

KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 19 -- A dog that had its head stuck inside a vehicle tyre rim for hours was successfully rescued after personnel from the Civil Defence Force (APM) and members of the public rushed... Read More


'The Voice of Hind Rajab': Bringing Gaza's forgotten children to the big screen

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 17 -- The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered in Malaysian cinemas last week, telling the tragic story of a six-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza and highlighting the plight of Pal... Read More


From nail salons in Kuala Lumpur to Per Se in New York: How Madeline Teh became a world-class sommelier while pursuing a Master of Wine

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 16 -- "Aiya, wait, wait, I forgot to change," Teh said in a rush. The 51-year-old beckoned me into her home in Bangsar, dressed in a typically Malaysian errand-running outfit of a ... Read More