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Shots fired as human smugglers ram police car, flee wrong way on highway in Kuala Langat chase

KUALA LANGAT, Oct. 11 -- Police fired five shots at the tyres of a four-wheel-drive vehicle packed with undocumented migrants during a car chase near the Telok Panglima Garang Toll Plaza yesterday. T... Read More


Fresh lead in Butterworth suitcase murder after cops find victim's car 450 metres from body

BUTTERWORTH, Oct. 11 -- A Toyota Vios believed to belong to the man who was murdered before his body was stuffed into a suitcase and dumped behind the Ampang Jajar flats along Jalan Permatang Pauh her... Read More


China strikes at tech's weak spot, rare-earth clampdown threatens global chip supply

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- Businesses across the global semiconductor supply chain are bracing for major disruptions after China imposed strict new export curbs on rare-earth minerals, prompting President D... Read More


Women and girls belong in laboratories and classrooms too - Asmida Isa

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 11 -- Every October 11, the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating girls, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership everywhere. T... Read More


LTA reviews Kummute's new CB Taxi service as Malaysia-Singapore cross-border ride rules tested

SINGAPORE, Oct. 11 -- Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it has not approved any ride-hailing platform to provide cross-border rides and is now investigating the new "CB Taxi" service lau... Read More


With rising demands and new tech, is RM115m enough to train Malaysia's teachers?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- As Malaysia continues to invest heavily in the education sector, educators say there is an urgent need to shift focus from infrastructure spending to empowering teachers who d... Read More


The law will remain silent on bullying if the proposed Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 does not provide for the offence of bullying - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 11 -- The government will table the Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 during the current Parliament sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced during the tabling of the Budget... Read More


Hope and hesitation: Budget 2026 education plans welcomed, with caution on delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- The tabling of Budget 2026 yesterday saw the Education Ministry being the biggest recipient with a RM66.2 billion allocation for next year, up from RM64.1 billion this year. ... Read More


On first Malaysia trip, South Korean star Seo In Guk talks roti canai, Petronas Towers and staying relevant in showbiz

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Korean singer, songwriter and actor Seo In Guk has long been a beloved figure in the Korean entertainment industry, capturing hearts across the globe with his emotional perfor... Read More


Wave of 'kawaii' metal crashes into KL as Babymetal celebrates 15 years with explosive show at Zepp KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Malaysia's adoration for Japanese kawaii (Japanese for cute)metal band Babymetal roared to life once again at Zepp KL on Monday, October 6 - this time as part of the Asia leg ... Read More