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MACC rejects Lawyers for Liberty's 'intimidation' claim, says notice to Albert Tei's lawyer issued lawfully

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has dismissed accusations by Lawyers for Liberty (LFL), saying the group misconstrued its decision to issue a notice to lawyer M... Read More


Malaysian banks to offer 'goodwill discount' for early car loan settlement following HP law reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- Malaysian banks will offer a "goodwill discount" to customers with existing fixed-rate car loans who choose to settle their financing early, in a collective move to align with ... Read More


Perak MB clarifies Gerik housing project, denies RM50m funding claim

IPOH, Dec. 2 -- Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has reprimanded Kenering assemblyman Mohamad Husairi Ariffin for allegedly making false claims over a housing project in the Gerik consti... Read More


Singapore Lalamove driver loses S$200 in late-night delivery scam, gets only S$2 compensation

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- A Lalamove driver who accepted a late-night delivery job "for the learning experience" ended up losing S$200 (RM640) after the order turned out to be a scam. According to AsiaOne... Read More


No bail, high flight risk: Prosecutors flag danger in Cambodia scam case involving Singapore man

SINGAPORE, Dec. 1 -- Prosecutors have asked the court to deny bail to one of two Singaporeans charged over their alleged involvement in a Cambodia-based scam syndicate, saying he poses a significant f... Read More


New food and feed laws needed to let insect protein stop world hunger - Alessandra Nasharyna Anak George Martin, Geetha Chandra Regan, and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 1 -- The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 calls for the eradication of hunger and the promotion of sustainable agriculture by 2030. Yet, the road to this ambiti... Read More


Azalina pushes Anti-Bullying Bill forward, debate expected Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- The Anwar government tabled the much-anticipated Anti-Bullying Bill for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, amid heightened concerns over violence in schools. ... Read More


Bjak celebrates Malaysia's largest online insurance partnership with 16 insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 -- Bjak Malaysia has unveiled a major expansion of its online platform in a significant leap forward for digital insurance in Malaysia. Recognised as an approved financial advise... Read More


AirBorneo to launch Sarawak rural flights in January, regional jets by end-2026 pending approvals

KUCHING, Dec. 1 -- Sarawak's own airline AirBorneo is on track to begin independent operations next month once the takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd is completed by December 31, said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.... Read More


Unease mounts in Sabah among GRS leaders, independents over BN joining state Cabinet

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- Barely three days into the new government and some unease has emerged amidst the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblymen following Barisan Nasional's (BN) surprise inclusion i... Read More