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Malaysian jailed 41 weeks after 35,000 vapes seized in Singapore warehouse raids

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- SINGAPORE, Jan 7- A 21-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to 41 weeks' jail after being caught with tens of thousands of vapes and related components in Singapore. Channel N... Read More


Rembayung opens and Malaysia says 'tambah nasi' - Khairul Aming's restaurant sells out in record time

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 7 -- Famous Malaysian food influencer and entrepreneur Khairul Aming has officially launched his much-awaited restaurant, Rembayung, and it is living up to the hype. The 8,000-squa... Read More


Johor Immigration rescues three Indonesian women from alleged human trafficking, three locals arrested

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 7 - The Johor Immigration Department has rescued three Indonesian women, believed to be victims of human trafficking, during a special operation at a business ... Read More


About 80 Malaysians a day turn to HEAL 15555 mental health hotline for help, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Malaysians are making around 80 calls a day to the mental health helpline HEAL 15555, as mounting life pressures and greater awareness drive more people to seek emotional and p... Read More


Ex-Sabah Star politician to know fate Jan 12 over molestation charges

KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 6 -- A 53-year-old politician facing four molestation charges involving a 2021 State Unduk Ngadau contestant will learn his fate on January 12. The decision date was set at the co... Read More


BNM gets RM2.5b boost, plans RM10b guaranteed loans to widen SME financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will receive an additional RM2.5 billion to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on helping first-time borrowers gain access to ... Read More


Six-year-old boy fractures nose after fall at Jewel Changi net attraction

SINGAPORE, Jan. 6 -- A six-year-old boy reportedly suffered a fractured nose after falling at the Walking Net attraction at Canopy Park in Jewel Changi Airport during the year-end school holidays. Ac... Read More


Penang mayor says foreign cook ban at private eateries not a done deal, hinges on feedback

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Penang's city authorities have pushed back against suggestions of an imminent clampdown on foreign cooks at private food premises, saying any wider restrictions would only come... Read More


Man, 70, dies after losing control of motorcycle, crashing into road barrier in Lawas

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 6 -- LAWAS, Jan 7 - A senior citizen died after he somehow lost control of his motorcycle at KM7 Lawas-Merapok road on Tuesday. Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said prior to th... Read More


Sun International, Genovasi ink deal to boost entrepreneurship with online diplomas in business, finance, leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Sun International Academy (SIA) and Genovasi Centre for Higher Learning (GCHL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on online professional diploma, bachelor... Read More