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Blackstone-owned AirTrunk eyes RM9b financing for massive Johor data centre, report says

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 -- Australian data centre company AirTrunk, which is owned by US-based Blackstone, is reportedly seeking a US$2.3 billion (about RM9.04b) loan to finance a major data centre proje... Read More


Don't let the politics of fear rob Malaysia of its REE future - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, May 14 -- MAY 14 - There is a curious silence in the corridors of power and the court of public opinion regarding the ghosts of our industrial past. As we stand on the cusp of a new rare... Read More


Penang exco denies claim 365 foreign-owned units sold below ceiling price, says figures misinterpreted

Kuala Lampur, May 14 -- GEORGE TOWN, May 14 - The Penang state government has denied allegations that 365 units of properties in the state were sold under the set ceiling price for foreigners, as alle... Read More


Sarawak court sends 19-year-old to Henry Gurney School until 21 over child sexual abuse content

KUCHING, May 14 -- The Sessions Court here has ordered a 19-year-old student to be sent to Henry Gurney School Kuching until he reaches the age of 21 for having child sexual abuse materials on his sma... Read More


Sabah Law Society backs state govt's delay to federal border agency rollout over autonomy concerns

KOTA KINABALU, May 14 -- The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has expressed support for the state government's decision to defer the implementation of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS),... Read More


With vape-related drug cases rising in Sarawak, minister says full ban still on the table

KUCHING, May 14 -- The Sarawak Government does not rule out imposing a complete ban on vaping in future, said Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Devel... Read More


Singapore court jails serial cheater who recycled Rolex scam and ran multiple fraud schemes

SINGAPORE, May 14 -- Foo Siang Wee, 34, was sentenced to 18 months and 49 days' jail in Singapore two days ago after admitting to cheating, criminal breach of trust and selling access to his Singpass ... Read More


Jungkook-Calvin Klein 'CKJK' teaser sparks global sell-out frenzy speculation

SEOUL, May 14 -- Fans of BTS member Jungkook are abuzz after online clues suggested a possible special collaboration collection with Calvin Klein, sending social media into overdrive with anticipation... Read More


Penang will not raise taxes or service charges to boost revenue, says Chow Kon Yeow

Kuala Lampur, May 14 -- GEORGE TOWN, May 14 - The Penang state government will not burden the people through sudden hikes in taxes or service charges in order to increase state revenue, said Chief Min... Read More


Existing Gurney Drive hawkers to be relocated to new Gurney Bay centre by 2027, says Penang exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 14 -- Existing hawkers at Anjung Gurney and around the Gurney Drive roundabout will be relocated to the new Gurney Bay Hawker Centre, which is expected to be completed in the first qu... Read More