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Popular Malaysian actor detained again after testing positive for drugs, Selangor police confirm

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- A well-known Malaysian actor has once again found himself in hot water after testing positive for drugs during a police urine screening. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli K... Read More


After MACC nabs DOE top officials, Chief Secretary vows zero tolerance for corruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- The government will be uncompromising with civil servants involved in abuse of power and corruption, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said. He... Read More


KLIA T1, T2, Penang, KK, Kuching airports get MyNIISe QR eGates March 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- The Home Ministry will roll out MyNIISe QR code usage at five major international airports from March 1 as part of efforts to speed up immigration clearance and ease congestio... Read More


Chegubard, content creator 'shocked' by RM550,000 defamation ruling, claim they were never served Farhash's suit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- Bersatu's Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, and content creator Nurpais Ismail claim they were never served with a defamation suit filed by businessman Farhas... Read More


Try a surprising fish and chips made with whole 'live' fish at Edelweiss Flagship Oyster Bar, Old Klang Road

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- Two fish and chips stories in two weeks? Yes, the humble fish and chips is indeed "having a moment in the Klang Valley". It's also making waves in my consciousness, especiall... Read More


Asia Automotive Award goes regional in Bangkok, strengthening automotive industry ties

BANGKOK, Jan. 30 -- The Asia Automotive Award (AAA) went regional this year, with its fifth edition held in Bangkok, the first time the event has taken place outside Malaysia. The move marks the award... Read More


Nipah virus explained: Symptoms, history and Malaysia's risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- Over the past few days, major media outlets have reported a Nipah virus (NiV) outbreak in West Bengal, India, sparking flashbacks of Covid-19 pandemic fears across Asia and pr... Read More


Atas Angin Festival returns to KL with biggest curated Malaysian indie band lineup on Feb 14

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- If you want to catch the best of Malaysian indie music, the Atas Angin Festival 2026 (AAF2026) might be for you. Returning for its fifth instalment this year, the one-day hom... Read More


From 'greasy uncle' to unexpected hero: Faye Wong's ex Li Yapeng wins China's heart after hospital rescue

SHANGHAI, Jan. 30 -- Li Yapeng has spent years being roasted online as a "greasy uncle", a "serial failed entrepreneur", and, occasionally, "that ex-husband of Cantopop queen Faye Wong". But the form... Read More


'Let me tell you something': Singapore man jailed five-weeks after luring nurse into toilet and exposing himself to her

SINGAPORE, Jan. 30 -- A 44-year-old man who exposed himself and made sexual advances towards a nurse while being treated at a Singapore public hospital has reportedly been sentenced to five weeks' jai... Read More