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Budi95: Why the petrol pump total for RON95 looks higher, and why it's not a scam (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Budi95 is officially rolled out to all eligible Malaysians starting yesterday (September 30, 2025). As long as you have a MyKad and a valid driver's licence, you can enjoy a lo... Read More


JPJ says caught 3,148 Singapore vehicles without VEP since July

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 3,148 summonses with fines worth a total of RM944,400 to Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia without a valid Vehicle ... Read More


BNM wants those seeking cash loans over RM100,000 to sit through Money Management 101

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Malaysians seeking personal loans over RM100,000 will be required to attend a mandatory financial education module under a new Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) policy effective from ... Read More


The '20-point peace plan' - a promise draped in erasure - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Brace yourself. What Donald Trump and his backers are calling a bold "20-point peace plan" is not peace. It is a spectacle. A performance. A blueprint for injustice masqueradin... Read More


Malaysia launches new digital 'posting swap' platform for nurses amid brain drain

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 1 -- Malaysia is aiming to improve the retention of healthcare workers by introducing a new digital system that allows them to easily swap postings with others in the same service sche... Read More


Malaysia's billion-dollar 1MDB hunt hits Singapore wall as court protects 'dubious' deals

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1 -- A Singapore court has blocked attempts by foreign liquidators to recover funds linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, dealing a setback to Malaysia's wider effort... Read More


Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after nearly 20 years of marriage

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1 -- Nicole Kidman has officially filed for divorce from Keith Urban, ending a nearly two-decade marriage that had long been considered one of Hollywood's most enduring unions. The ... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Trying to survive in the ruins of Malaysian public healthcare

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Our health minister says Malaysians need to get serious about regular health screenings. Roughly 50,000 Malaysians are getting diagnosed with cancer every year. Yet the reali... Read More


Taman United's Restaurant Cao Shu Fen is continuing a 50-plus years legacy for the rarely-seen Hokkien fried sweet potato noodles

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- When one thinks of fried sweet potato noodles or cao shu fen, eateries around Old Klang Road like Restaurant Cao Shu Fen always come up. A beloved dish found in Hokkien homes,... Read More


On MACC's 58th anniversary, Anwar launches 'Keep Malaysia Clean' in sweeping drive against corruption

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 1 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially launched a national-level anti-corruption advocacy programme, 'Keep Malaysia Clean', aimed at shaping public behaviour and p... Read More