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Malaysia's economy expands 6pc in Q2, first-half growth steady at 5.7pc, says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, bringing first-half growth to 5.7 per cent. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffou... Read More


Landfill lunches? Sabah group asks Kota Kinabalu City Hall to clarify packed food claims

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 13 -- The Sabah Environment Action Group (SEAG) is seeking a clarification from City Hall (DBKK) over claims that food vendors are selling packed meals at the Kayu Madang landfill.... Read More


Grab tests Women-Only Rides feature: Here is how it works and how to get verified

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Grab has quietly rolled out a new Women-Only Rides (Beta) feature in Malaysia, matching female passengers exclusively with female driver-partners. For many women, this is a s... Read More


In Johor, police probe claim of suspected Toyota Hilux following student walking home

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 13 -- Police are investigating a report that a Toyota Hilux followed a food trader's 12-year-old son as he was walking home in Taman Megah Ria here on Tuesday. Seri Alam police chie... Read More


Issues before the courts in the dispute over the issuance and renewal of business licences for pool betting operators in Kedah - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 13 -- In the case of Kerajaan Negeri Kedah Darul Aman & Anor v Lee Bak Chui & Ors and other appeals [2026], the facts were straightforward. The first appellant was the government o... Read More


Power outage at University station disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT services

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Kelana Jaya LRT services are experiencing delays this morning after a power outage at University station left a train unable to operate. In a Facebook post, Rapid KL said alt... Read More


Netflix star Ha Young faces backlash after proud family revelation sparks scrutiny of great-grandfather's colonial-era links

SEOUL, Aug. 13 -- A proud revelation about four generations of doctors has plunged rising South Korean actress Ahn Ha-young, known mononymously as Ha Young, into controversy - just as she was enjoying... Read More


Former auditor-general says 'right to be heard' denied after not called to testify by Tabung Haji RCI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Former Auditor-General Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad reportedly said she was disappointed she was not called to testify before the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tab... Read More


The heartbeat of our nation - Zuraini Md Ali and Nurul Alia Ahamad

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 13 -- Every year, as August arrives, Malaysians proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang. Patriotic songs fill the air, schoolchildren rehearse for Merdeka celebrations, and the familiar cry... Read More


Why China should rethink its 'lost decade' fears - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 13 -- For years, the phrase "Japan's Lost Decades" has been invoked as a cautionary tale for China-a prophecy of stagnation, deflation, and demographic decline. A recent research, w... Read More