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Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- City Hall (DBKL) has yet to release its 2026 budget, leaving local residents groups worried about service disruptions and delayed projects. The delay could hit essential oper... Read More


Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 29 -- The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has shared a recent fire incident involving two electric vehicles (EV) which has damaged a portion of the home. According to the Faceb... Read More


Youth and sports minister: MMC has explained 'doctor' title issue

ALOR SETAR, Dec. 29 -- Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the controversy over his use of the title "doctor" (Dr) has been settled. He said this follows clarification provided b... Read More


MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded the statement of a former minister suspected of receiving about RM5 million in bribes and a luxury Lamborghini lin... Read More


MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- MACC's investigation into suspected corruption in Malaysian Army procurement projects is now focused on the flow of funds into the accounts of a senior Army officer under inve... Read More


UM introduces AiSTEMeX to make STEM learning fun with AI -Amirul Mohamad Khairi Mannan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 29 -- In recent months, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) in education have become increasingly urgent. In classrooms, at home, and even on social media, students are... Read More


Online shopping is booming. But are the rules still fair? - Hal Lai Keong and Ong Tze Chin

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 29 -- Online shopping has become part of everyday life in Malaysia. A mobile phone accessory ordered for just a few ringgit; a household item shipped from overseas at a bargain pric... Read More


'I feel sorry still for the lost': Sydney shopkeeper relives the moment he disarmed a Bondi Beach attacker

SYDNEY, Dec. 29 -- When the shots rang out at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's Bondi Beach, Ahmed al-Ahmed did not think of heroism. He thought of stopping the killing. In verified footage from the a... Read More


Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ's standardisation drive into chaos

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 29 -- We have heard it many times before. Using fancy number plates for vehicles is against the law and as it can affect law enforcement and barrier-less MLFF tolling implementatio... Read More


Dignified farewell by the sea: Singapore's Hindu community gets dedicated rites facility at Changi Beach

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29 -- A long-standing plea from Singapore's Hindu community has been answered with the opening of a sheltered seaside facility at Changi Beach, offering families privacy and protection... Read More