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Malaysia's first smartwatch diabetes risk study? Huawei Malaysia, Universiti Malaya team up on wearable health research

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Huawei Malaysia and Universiti Malaya have formalised a collaboration on a diabetes risk study involving smartwatch technology, marking what the companies described as a first-... Read More


Tony Pua faces 59 police reports nationwide over allegedly sensitive Facebook remarks on monarchy, Rukun Negara

SHAH ALAM, May 21 -- A total of 59 police reports have been lodged nationwide against former Damansara MP Tony Pua following a Facebook post alleged to have raised sensitive issues involving Malaysia'... Read More


Too few Malaysians getting flu shots despite high awareness, doctors warn ahead of mid-year influenza season

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Health experts are urging high-risk adults in Malaysia to get vaccinated against influenza, warning that too few are protected despite strong public awareness and positive atti... Read More


Malaysian gore thriller 'Nar'sata: Sekutu Setan' hits cinemas uncut, director says extreme violence was intentional (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- At a time when gore-driven Malaysian features have become increasingly rare - and are often heavily toned down before release - Nar'sata: Sekutu Setan stands out for remaining ... Read More


South Korea probes Singapore tourist after helicopter rescue from protected Jeju peak

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A Singaporean tourist was rescued by helicopter in South Korea after he allegedly wandered into a restricted section of a popular mountain on Jeju Island and became lost. Accordi... Read More


Extra Langkawi ferry trips added as school holiday and Aidiladha bookings top 10,000 passengers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Ferry services to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis will increase from tomorrow in anticipation of higher passenger traffic during the school holidays and Aidiladha ce... Read More


Penang to tackle rising stray cat numbers with proposed trap-neuter-release programme

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is planning to introduce a trap-neuter-release (TNR) programme to curb the growing stray cat population on the island following the success... Read More


Penang's zero-kill approach sees 8,484 stray dogs neutered since 2018

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- Penang Island has not put down any stray dogs since adopting a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programme in 2018, with 8,484 dogs neutered under the initiative. Penang Island City Co... Read More


Mandopop king Jay Chou to return to Malaysia in 2027 'Carnival II' World Tour concert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Taiwanese star Jay Chou will return to perform in Malaysia on January 23, 2027 (Saturday) at 7.30pm at the TM National Stadium as part of his "Carnival II" World Tour. The con... Read More


Is war the ultimate climate wake-up call? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- The war between the United States and Iran is terrifying. As the world oil prices seesaw with every missile strike and counter-strike, a deeply uncomfortable question emerges f... Read More