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Malaysians involved in tour bus crash that injures 47 on Tokyo expressway

TOKYO, April 6 -- Forty-seven people, mostly foreigners, were injured on Saturday when one tour bus rear-ended another on an expressway in western Tokyo, police reported. Free Malaysia Today reported... Read More


Putra Heights pipeline fire: Selangor govt allocates RM7.3m in rental aid for victims

SHAH ALAM, April 6 -- The Selangor state government will provide financial aid amounting to RM7.356 million to assist Putra Heights residents who are affected by the gas pipeline fire. Menteri Besar ... Read More


Bill Murray crashes 'The Daily Show' to congratulate Malaysian-born comedian Ronny Chieng on new US citizenship (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, April 6 -- Bill Murray made a surprise appearance on The Daily Show yesterday to help Malaysian-born comedian and actor Ronny Chieng celebrate a major milestone: becoming a US citizen. C... Read More


Selangor cops record 118 statements over Putra Heights gas explosion, dismiss link to fireworks the night before

SUBANG JAYA, April 6 -- Police have recorded statements from 118 individuals involved in work at the Putra Heights site following the explosion that affected hundreds in the area. At a press conferen... Read More


As interest in Penang's Chingay Parade wanes among the young, Unesco bid sparks hope for its future

GEORGE TOWN, April 6 -- The Chingay Parade in Penang used to draw thousands of people, all crammed by the roadsides, craning their necks as they watch the acrobatic feats of the Chingay performers eas... Read More


Wisma Putra confirms five Malaysians suffer minor injuries in tour bus crash in Tokyo en route to Lake Kawaguchi

PUTRAJAYA, April 6 -- Five Malaysians sustained minor injuries in a tour bus collision on the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji, western Tokyo, yesterday morning, the Foreign Ministry has confirmed. In a b... Read More


Selangor cops: Putra Heights gas blast site 'highly unstable', technical probe on hold for at least 10 days

SUBANG JAYA, April 6 -- The ground where the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion happened will require about 10 days to be stabilised before the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) ca... Read More


Singapore targets sodium, fat in sauces, instant noodles with compulsory health labels from mid-2027

SINGAPORE, April 6 -- Singapore will now mandate Nutri-Grade labels on salt, sauces, seasonings and instant noodles sold here by mid-2027, as part of government efforts to reduce chronic diseases thro... Read More


Police dismiss social media claims of fatality in Putra Heights fire

SUBANG JAYA, April 6 -- Police have confirmed that there were no fatalities in the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, following the circulation of unverified claims on social media.According t... Read More


Batu Arang incinerator dangers: Potentially more disastrous than the Putra Heights fire - William Leong Jee Keen

Kuala Lampur, April 6 -- Malaysians are all shocked and aghast at the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights. Everyone is impatiently waiting for the investigation report to find out how such a disaster c... Read More