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A federation or a nation: Malaysia is teeming with the challenges of a coalition - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 26 -- Malaysia is often described as politically stable, even resilient. It is not a country prone to coups, nor one that easily succumbs to the collapse of constitutional order. ... Read More


To declare or not: Asset disclosures reignite debate amid corruption scrutiny

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- Calls for integrity and accountability in public office have intensified following His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's warning that no one is exempt from scrutiny, reigniting debate ... Read More


PAS cools talk of bringing back its sacked Perlis reps as independent assemblymen

KOTA BHARU, Jan. 26 -- PAS has played down a proposal by Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah to reinstate three former party assemblymen as elected representatives, even if they continue as independ... Read More


Bukit Jalili's Friendship Cafe is the place for a rarely-seen bowl of taro noodles or taro porridge

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- Happy news for taro fans, this stall in Bukit Jalil not only serves taro noodles but there's also taro porridge. Commonly referred to as yam, that light purple tuber usually ... Read More


Bukit Jalil's Friendship Cafe is the place for a rarely-seen bowl of taro noodles or taro porridge

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- Happy news for taro fans, this stall in Bukit Jalil not only serves taro noodles but there's also taro porridge. Commonly referred to as yam, that light purple tuber usually ... Read More


From hose reels to risers: Fire safety systems every condo resident should know

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- Strata properties, such as condominiums, are equipped with a range of fire safety and extinguishment systems, from fire hose reels to riser systems, each specifically designed... Read More


RM33.3b in delayed tax refunds masks Malaysia's real deficit, says Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- The Malaysian government has accumulated RM33.3 billion in outstanding tax refund commitments between 2020 and 2024 - a figure former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli ... Read More


Sarawak's investment-friendly environment draws US interest, says outgoing envoy

KUCHING, Jan. 26 -- Sarawak has emerged as a strong regional player in renewable energy and a promising destination for long-term investment, said United States Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard Kagan. H... Read More


Singapore doctors must get consent before sharing patient data with insurers, says health ministry

SINGAPORE, Jan. 26 -- Doctors in Singapore reportedly must obtain explicit patient consent before sharing any medical information with insurers, and may disclose only details that are directly necessa... Read More


Teen survives three-floor fall at Gelugor condo, now in Penang Hospital ICU

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 26 -- A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after surviving a fall from the 10th floor to the seventh floor of a condominium in Gelugor, Penang. George Town deputy police chie... Read More