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World Bank sees Malaysia's 2026 growth slowing to 4.1pc as consumer spending cools

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by 4.1 per cent in 2026, as private consumption - its main growth driver - continues to cool amid global trade uncertainties triggered... Read More


Motorcyclist killed, seven injured in multi-vehicle crash on Samarahan-Stutong bypass

KUCHING, Oct. 7 -- A multivehicle crash on the new Jalan Samarahan-Stutong Baru bypass here this morning left a motorcyclist dead and seven other motorists with injuries. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue ... Read More


Hong Kong study reveals boy-typical toys can boost girls' STEM skills

HONG KONG, Oct. 6 -- A groundbreaking seven-year study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has found that giving girls toys traditionally marketed to boys-such as model cars and building kits-can... Read More


Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' finally premieres on YouTube (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 -- Taylor Swift's new music video for the song The Fate of Ophelia premiered yesterday, after first releasing in US theatres alongside her album The Life of a Showgirl'srelease. D... Read More


Budget 2026 to focus on critical projects and cost of living, says DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- Budget 2026, to be tabled on Friday (October 10), will focus on critical projects to address issues related to floods, water supply and energy, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk... Read More


Guan Eng proposes 50pclocal sourcing for foreign investors to protect SMEs

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 6 -- Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has urged that all foreign investors and contractors be required to source at least 50 per cent of their supplies from local manufacturers... Read More


Move over, Myvi: Proton's e.MAS 5 is the new electric hero Malaysians can actually afford (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- The Proton e.MAS 5 is launching in Malaysia very soon and you can now place your booking for only RM99. As announced last Saturday, the e.MAS 5 is positioned as Malaysia's firs... Read More


Mukah cops arrest machete-wielding man who made threats during Facebook Live broadcast

MUKAH, Oct. 6 -- Police have arrested a 36-year-old local man for allegedly making threats in the Melanau dialect while brandishing a machete during a Facebook Live broadcast. Mukah district police c... Read More


Blackpink's Jisoo teases duet with rumoured former boyband member

SEOUL, Oct. 6 -- Jisoo of Blackpink is set to drop a surprise duet this month, sparking a wave of speculation and excitement among fans worldwide. The singer only teased a photo on her Instagram capt... Read More


Urban Renewal Bill 2025: To defer or to refer (to PSC)? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 6 -- Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki was reported to have urged the government to defer the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 and not table it in the current Dewan Rakyat ... Read More