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Budget 2027: From household relief to sustainable growth - Goh Lim Thye

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 17 -- Budget 2027 represents an important effort to balance the immediate needs of Malaysian households with the country's longer-term economic aspirations. Against a backdrop of gl... Read More


The strategic significance of Starlink in the Russia-Ukraine war: Lessons for Asean - Phar Kim Beng and Vic Li Yu Wai

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 17 -- The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally altered the meaning of military power. Tanks, artillery, missiles and fighter aircraft remain indispensable. Yet the ability to commun... Read More


Boy dies after running onto road to retrieve ball in Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct. 17 -- An eight-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a lorry while retrieving a ball that had rolled onto the road in Kampung Surau Haji Daud here this afternoon. Kuala... Read More


Civil Defence Force to run emergency control centres round the clock for monsoon season

KLUANG, Oct. 17 -- The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is strengthening its preparedness for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) by operating its operations control centres around the clock to coordinate ... Read More


After another downpour, Lembah Subang resident asks minister to step in over recurring floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- Flash floods hit several parts of the Klang Valley after heavy rain this afternoon, as a Lembah Subang resident raised concerns over recurring floods in the neighbourhood, all... Read More


Budget 2027: Islamic affairs gets RM3.1b, as minister outlines support for 'pondok' schools, imams and halal SMEs

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 17 -- The Madani Government has increased the allocation for religious affairs to RM3.1 billion under Budget 2027 to strengthen Islamic development, including support for religious edu... Read More


'MaiKea': To encourage the use of Hokkien in Penang, an artist invites the public to write on walls at an exhibition

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 17 -- Graffiti in public toilet stalls and even schools filled with vulgar Hokkien phrases, crude drawings and declarations of love is largely frowned upon. We don't see so many of ... Read More


Beyond the meat and money: Miri team hunts crocodiles to protect lives

MIRI, Oct. 17 -- Licensed crocodile hunters Team Eric Cat sells an estimated 200kg of crocodile meat a month at RM20 per kg, but their activities are driven more by their interest in catching crocodil... Read More


Selangor Islamic council denies Jais 'frame-up' claims in Nik Nazmi's khalwat detention, says no one is above the law

SHAH ALAM, Oct. 17 -- The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) has denied allegations that the detention of former Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department ... Read More


'Street Fighter' packs a nostalgic punch: Malaysian fans embrace the chaos but question the plot

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 17 -- The latest Street Fighter movie is bringing the arcade classic back to the big screen with flashy fights, larger-than-life characters and plenty of 1990s nostalgia - but Malay... Read More