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Johor police arrest 13 after armed brawl at Taman Mount Austin restaurant

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- Police have arrested 12 men and a Vietnamese woman in connection with an armed clash at a restaurant in Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru yesterday. Johor Bahru South district ... Read More


After decades stateless, Dickson finally gets his MyKad at 59 - a birthday and Christmas gift rolled into one

MIRI, Dec. 28 -- After decades of living in uncertainty, Dickson Anderias, who had been stateless, was finally granted Malaysian citizenship on December 23. He received his MyKad at the National Regi... Read More


From Tokyo, Tochigi to Mount Fuji: Here are some must-visit stops for Muslim travellers on their next Japan trip

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- For Muslim tourists, planning a travel itinerary to countries that are not Muslim-majority can be challenging, especially when searching for halal-food options and prayer faci... Read More


The rule of law and Malaysia's return to the league of 'like minded countries' - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- While Malaysians - much like observers across the world - remain shocked by the length and severity of the custodial sentence and fine imposed on former Prime Minister Datuk S... Read More


Multi-vehicle pileup on Japan's Kan-etsu Expressway leaves two dead, dozens injured (VIDEO)

MAEBASHI (Japan), Dec. 27 -- A devastating accident unfolded yesterday evening in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, as more than 50 vehicles became entangled in a massive pileup on the outbound la... Read More


Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

SEOUL, Dec. 27 -- Former K-pop idol Taeil, once part of SM Entertainment's boy band NCT, will remain in prison after South Korea's Supreme Court rejected his final appeal in a sexual assault case, acc... Read More


Singapore police warn of scam emails impersonating top cop, public urged to stay vigilant

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- SINGAPORE, Dec 28 - The Singapore Police have warned the public to be vigilant against a scam in which fraudsters impersonate the city-state's top police official, the Commiss... Read More


Puchong Umno cuts cooperation with Pakatan division following Yeo Bee Yin's comments on Najib

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 27 -- Puchong Umno has terminated its cooperation with Puchong Harapan following Selangor MP Yeo Bee Yin's failure to apologise and retract remarks against former prime minister Dat... Read More


The Ivory Tower's silent crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn - Shamyl Shalyzad Shamsuddin

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 27 -- Something is quietly unravelling in Malaysia's public universities. Behind the polished facades and impressive ranking climbs, a deeper malaise festers-one rarely discussed op... Read More


What should be on your Apple TV to-watch list in 2026

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 -- Life is too short for bad TV shows so why not check out some fine stuff on Apple TV instead? Here's a list of what to look forward to come January next year - featuring wine, ... Read More