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Quarter-life crisis: When 'What now?' hits Malaysian youths hard

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- I read an article recently about a man in his 30s who envied his colleagues who are buying fancy stuff and visiting cool countries while he's slaving away. Likewise, in my int... Read More


Anwar urges Johor to prioritise people's needs over mega projects such as JS-SEZ and RTS

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the Johor state government to address the people's needs rather than focusing on the state's mega projects. He said a state is... Read More


Former Umno stalwart Puad makes surprise appearance at Pakatan event, declares support for coalition

JOHOR BAHRU, July 5 -- Former Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi made a surprise appearance at a Pakatan Harapan (PH) youth event here last night. He arrived at the Johor Youth Dial... Read More


History and geography ensure Johor remains distinct yet integral to Malaysia - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- Johor has always occupied a unique place in the Malaysian imagination. It is neither entirely like the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia nor wholly comparable to the East... Read More


Inside Hujan's 20-year rise: How a Malaysian indie rock band turned 'enemies' into 'insiders'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 -- Hujan's recent 20th anniversary concert drew 17,000 fans to the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, but the milestone also reflected something less visible: a band that has... Read More


'Ghetto' no more? Klang mayor says hop on the LRT3 and see for yourself

KLANG, July 5 -- For years, Klang's reputation travelled faster than many of its visitors. To some, the royal town was synonymous with traffic jams, ageing shoplots and internet jokes branding it "gh... Read More


After botched launch, North Korea's Kang Kon destroyer fires missiles in fresh weapons test

Seoul, July 5 -- Kang Jin-kyu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests this week of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and "electronic warfare means", s... Read More


Police: Shah Alam college failed to check employee's criminal record before hiring him in teen molest, sodomy case

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 -- Police say an automotive college that hired a man now suspected of molesting and sodomising two teenage students did not carry out a background check before employing him. Acc... Read More


MOF: Nearly 200,000 pickup and 4WD owners receive additional 100 litres under BUDI Diesel

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 -- Nearly 200,000 Malaysians who own diesel pickup trucks and 4WD vehicles have been approved for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel per month under the BUDI Madani Die... Read More


Police obtain four-day remand for 10 teens over Merotai Besar assault on student heading to Friday prayers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 -- Police have obtained a four-day remand order against ten male teenagers detained in connection with an assault on a student who was on his way to Friday prayers in Merotai Besa... Read More