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Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hsuan draw thousands to 'Back to the Past' promo in Pavilion KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- Thousands of fans flooded Pavilion Kuala Lumpur yesterday, transforming the mall into a sea of anticipation for the arrival of the cast of the Hong Kong blockbuster Back to th... Read More


Orang Asli groups say Act amendment talks fell short, call for draft Bill to be disclosed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- A coalition of Orang Asli organisations and civil society groups has voiced concern over the government's recent engagement session on proposed amendments to the Aboriginal Pe... Read More


Malaysia has had time and space to prepare for primary education to start at age six - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 24 -- The report "Starting school at six: How Malaysia stacks up against its neighbours" is illuminating. According to the report, across South-east Asia, Malaysia stands out for s... Read More


Man, 33, enters River Valley High School in Singapore, shouts at staff and refuses to leave; now with cops

SINGAPORE, Jan. 24 -- A 33-year-old man who was alleged to have been harassing River Valley High School staff, has been arrested for disorderly conduct. Police were called around 4.20pm yesterday whe... Read More


Kuching man gets nine years for stealing and selling 25 car rims at recycling centre

KUCHING, Jan. 24 -- A 29-year-old man was sentenced by the Magistrates' Court here on Friday to a total of 108 months' imprisonment for stealing car tyre rims and assisting in the disposal of stolen p... Read More


Batu Caves gears to welcome over 3.5 million visitors this Thaipusam, with a 'mini' celebration this weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- Devotional fervour has filled the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple at Batu Caves, as thousands of devotees begin thronging the complex to fulfil their religious vows ahead of Thai... Read More


Board of peace looks like best friends forever: Until it is not - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 24 -- The language of peace is often comforting, even seductive. When states announce a new "Board of Peace," complete with charters and handshakes, the message is clear: cooperati... Read More


Mother and two children hit by relative's Myvi after driver accidentally accelerates in Johor weekend spot

PASIR GUDANG, Jan. 24 -- A woman and her two children suffered injuries after a Perodua Myvi, driven by a relative, accidentally accelerated into them at Dataran Mahkota Pasir Gudang here last night. ... Read More


Beyond GDP: Why the people economy matters - Tengku Zafrul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 24 -- Having spent some time talking to people across Malaysia, the message I have received is remarkably consistent. They trust what they feel in their wallets, not what they read ... Read More


One resident's choice, everyone's danger: Here's how unpaid maintenance fees put residents in strata buildings at risk of fire

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- In strata properties, one resident's decision to stop paying maintenance fees can compromise fire safety for the entire building. This is because unpaid fees often leave the ... Read More