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Malaysian comic artists team up with Marvel legend Bob Layton for Iron Man's KLCC showdown with Fin Fang Foom - original artwork now up for auction

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- How many artists can say they've collaborated with a legendary comic book creator? Moreover, how many in South-east Asia can make that claim? That rare opportunity became a re... Read More


EC to hold special meeting to fix Sabah election dates

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 6 -- The Election Commission (EC) has acknowledged the dissolution of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly and confirmed its readiness to conduct the upcoming state election. ... Read More


Sarawak premier: Batang Ai sets out to become Malaysia's largest solar power facility

KUCHING, Oct. 6 -- Sarawak will produce a total of 170 megawatts (MW) of solar energy in Batang Ai, making it the largest solar power facility in Malaysia. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri... Read More


'Show respect for all religions': Tuaran MP urges weekday polls in Sabah

TUARAN, Oct. 6 -- Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau has urged the Election Commission (EC) not to set nomination and polling days of the 17th state election on Frid... Read More


'Selamatkan Sabah': Warisan unveils new slogan, fresh look for election push

TAWAU, Oct. 6 -- Parti Warisan (Warisan) has unveiled its new slogan, 'Selamatkan Sabah (Save Sabah)" and refreshed party logo in a move to position itself as an authentic champion of local people's c... Read More


Malaysia Animation Film Festival returns for third edition, showcasing 15 shorts by new-generation homegrown talents

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- The Malaysia Animation Film Festival (MAFF) is back for its third edition, which will begin October 16 at selected GSC locations nationwide. A collaborative initiative between... Read More


Singapore police escort man accused of killing neighbour in noise dispute back to crime scene of fatal stabbing

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6 -- Singapore police escorted a 66-year-old man accused of murdering his neighbour back to the scene of the alleged crime in Yishun. Koh Ah Hwee is charged with killing 30-year-old V... Read More


Soil instability, repeated stress caused Putra Heights gas blast, says parliamentary pecial select committee

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- The April gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights that injured more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of homes was primarily caused by unstable soil conditions and repeated ... Read More


Youth fined S$3,500 in Singapore for bomb threat joke posted from plane that forced Etihad to recall flight

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6 -- A 22-year-old man was fined S$3,500 (RM11,409) after posting a bomb threat on Instagram while seated on a plane preparing to depart Changi Airport. Azim Shah Abubakar Shah pleade... Read More


Budi95: Didn't get RM1.99/L RON95 due to system issues? You can file a claim with KPDN starting Oct 8

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6 -- Eligible for Budi95 but didn't get RM1.99 per litre rate for subsidised RON95 petrol? Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Datuk Fuziah Salleh revealed ... Read More