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Geng Suka Bersih: Malaysian writer turns PPR litter problem into art, then into a cleanliness revolution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- When Hatta Midy first moved to the Kg Baru Hicom People's Housing Project (PPR) in 2010, the Sekinchan-born writer sought nothing more than a quiet sanctuary to live, eat, and... Read More


After 56 years on Penang's Jalan Burma, popular Apong Guan is said to be relocating to Kuala Lumpur in August

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 -- Penang is a treasure trove for street food, including a tiny pancake known as apom, sold by Apong Guan who operates a roadside stall along Jalan Burma. For 50 years or more, t... Read More


Hit Chinese film 'Dear You' sparks debate in Singapore as Teochew speakers lament Mandarin-only release

Kuala Lampur, June 16 -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 - A hit Chinese film that has struck an emotional chord with Singapore's Teochew community is also reigniting debate over language, heritage and identity... Read More


KL, Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak, and more: MetMalaysia's thunderstorm warning hits most of Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for several states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territo... Read More


Scale of 1MDB looting 'made Attila the Hun look like choirboy', says High Court judge in 809-page judgement

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The judge who heard Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1MDB criminal trial described the scale of the fund's plunder as so colossal that it made Attila the Hun, a fifth-century ruler re... Read More


Sabah welcomes Japan's decision to ease travel advisory for parts of east coast as security improves

KOTA KINABALU, June 16 -- Sabah has welcomed Japan's decision to downgrade its travel advisory for parts of the state's east coast, describing the move as international recognition of improving securi... Read More


Penang to work closely with Putrajaya on refugee and asylum seeker management, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 -- The Penang state government is fully supportive of more systematic and controlled management of refugees in the state, particularly the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) mech... Read More


Patch perfect: Fifa's secret sleeve badges spark fan frenzy and trading card buzz

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- World Cup fans have spotted a new detail on players' shirts this year: small sleeve patches that are set to feature in future Topps trading cards, though little has been offic... Read More


Johor MB calls on Putrajaya to fast-track JB's rapid transit project ahead of RTS Link

KULAI, June 16 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged the federal government to expedite the city centre's rapid transit project to relieve traffic in the city centre once the Johor Ba... Read More


From Monopoly to Connect 4, Hasbro brings Fifa World Cup fever home with new officially licensed game range

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- As football fans count down to the Fifa World Cup 2026, Hasbro is looking to bring some of the tournament excitement into living rooms with a new collection of officially lice... Read More