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Man pleads not guilty to hurting granduncle in Kuching surau cleaver rampage

KUCHING, Dec. 5 -- A man suspected of going on a rampage with a meat cleaver at the Kampung Tabuan Lot surau last month has claimed trial in the Sessions Court here. The 25-year-old pleaded not guilt... Read More


Two-thirds of employers bracing for medical premium surge in 2026, MEF survey shows

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 5 -- Nearly seven in 10 companies expect medical insurance costs to rise in 2026, with many already struggling to maintain existing benefits as premiums continue to climb, the Malay... Read More


Firefighters find 'occult' setup, pentagrams after table ignites in Kuching home

KUCHING, Dec. 5 -- A house in Tabuan Desa here nearly caught fire when a table combusted into flames. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) responded to a distress call at 6.11am, dispatchin... Read More


Ewon rejects claims he 'scammed' voters, says new Sabah govt puts local parties in driver's seat

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 4 -- Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Ewon Benedick has pushed back against accusations that he "scammed" Sabah voters by joining the state Cabinet alongside national parties after r... Read More


The creation of the Singapore consulate in Sabah and Sarawak augments federalism - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 4 -- The decision by Singapore to establish consulates in Sabah and Sarawak is far more consequential than it appears. It represents a deeper shift in Malaysia's evolving federal co... Read More


K-pop group I-dle to stage Singapore show in June on Syncopation world tour

SINGAPORE, Dec. 4 -- K-pop group I-dle will return to Singapore on June 13, 2026, to stage its Syncopation concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. CNA reported that the Syncopation world tour was an... Read More


Sabah Parks to enforce full ban on single-use plastic bags from January 1

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 4 -- Sabah Parks will impose a complete ban on single-use plastic bags at all its protected areas starting January 1. The move is part of efforts to safeguard the state's natural ... Read More


Westlife announces Singapore concert in February featuring orchestral renditions of classics (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Dec. 4 -- Irish pop group Westlife will return to Singapore on February 3, 2026, for a concert at Arena @ Expo. According to CNA, the show will be titled A Gala Evening and will follow the... Read More


Anti-Bully Bill 2025: Passed in the blink of an eye - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 4 -- Many have welcomed the Anti-Bully 2025 which was introduced in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (December 1) for its first reading. The Bill has been said, among others, as "one of ... Read More


Kedah Education Department pulls two teachers from classrooms following viral sexual misconduct claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 4 -- The Kedah Education Department has removed two teachers suspected of being involved in alleged sexual misconduct from their respective Education Ministry (MoE) institutions in ... Read More