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Should social platforms require MyKad for age verification? Experts cite censorship, cybersecurity concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- As Malaysia approaches the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, an important debate is emerging over the legislation's age verification requirements. The discussion... Read More


New-generation MyKad applications open tomorrow with enhanced security features

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 - The National Registration Department (NRD) has unveiled the new-generation MyKad with a redesigned appearance and enhanced security features. The new... Read More


Woman killed, sister and motorcyclist seriously injured after lorry hits their stalled car in Nilai

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 - A woman was killed while her sister and a motorcyclist were seriously injured after a lorry crashed into their broken-down car at Kilometre 284.4 of t... Read More


'Lau Ga Ling': Actress Carina Lau's Chinese name likeness sparks Hong Kong buzz for Malaysian horror film 'Khadam'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- Malaysian horror film Khadam is trending in Hong Kong ahead of its cinema release there on October 8, 2026, largely due to its Chinese title, Lau Ga Ling. According to onlin... Read More


'Lau Ga Ling': Actress Carina Lau Chinese name pun sparks Hong Kong buzz for Malaysian horror film 'Khadam'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- Malaysian horror film Khadam is trending in Hong Kong ahead of its cinema release there on October 8, 2026, largely due to its Chinese title, Lau Ga Ling. According to onlin... Read More


Pesta Pulau Pinang returns, but moves to Tasek Gelugor after 50 Years at Sungai Nibong

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 15 -- Pesta Pulau Pinang will return this year for a month-long celebration starting December 1, with the event relocating to Padang Menora in Tasek Gelugor. Penang Chief Minister ... Read More


Police nab two ex-convicts in Johor over 11 cases involving housebreaking, robbery and theft

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept. 15 -- Two ex-convicts who were released three years ago have been rearrested for their alleged involvement in 11 separate criminal cases, including housebreaking, robbery and th... Read More


Lim Guan Eng's call to drop Umno from Penang govt not DAP stance, says Chow Kon Yeow

BATU KAWAN, Sept. 15 -- Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow stressed that DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng's call for Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to urge Penang PH to drop Umno... Read More


Sanusi: Too early for seat talks as Kedah PAS, Umno explore political cooperation

ALOR SETAR, Sept. 15 -- Kedah PAS and Umno are focusing on creating a positive environment for further discussions on political cooperation, with no requests yet made over seat allocations, Kedah Ment... Read More


When patriotism meets consumer choice - Nurul Fardini Zakaria

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 15 -- Every September 16, Malaysians come together to celebrate Malaysia Day, the day that marks the formation of Malaysia in 1963. It is a day that reminds us of the journey share... Read More