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Amid statutory rape debate, Children's Commissioner points to diversion as option for boys

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- The Office of the Children's Commissioner (OCC) has called for greater awareness of rehabilitation-focused diversion options for boys under 18 charged with statutory rape, wh... Read More


New MACC prosecutor arrested in drug probe after just one week on the job

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that one of its deputy public prosecutors was arrested by police on suspicion of drug possession. The officer, ... Read More


Police warn of scam 'Rumah Mesra Rakyat' campaigns on social media

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Criminal syndicates are exploiting the government's Rumah Mesra Rakyat 2025 affordable housing programme by creating fake promotional campaigns on social media to steal perso... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Being grateful for an infection while dealing with the looming threat of diabetes

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 24 -- "Congratulations for finishing!" The radiotherapy tech said on my final day. One of the most interesting things about the KL General Hospital radiotherapy department was how... Read More


LuxuriAsia's first Diwali exhibition in KL: Time to shop as there's strictly 'no doubles of anything'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Whether you call it Diwali or Deepavali, this isn't just a festive occasion that brings people together; it is also an opportunity to show off your style. And stand out from... Read More


Korea's Soya Soba opens in Mont Kiara, bringing handmade buckwheat noodles served chilled, hot and even wrapped inside a maki

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Move over Korean barbecue, it's time to slurp up hand crafted soba noodles given a truly Korean touch that will have you whispering, "Soba, so good." Soya Soba (IG:@wonju_so... Read More


Johor MACC busts 'counter-setting' ring, arrests 12 including seven enforcement officers

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept. 24 -- The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 12 individuals, including seven enforcement officers serving at various entry checkpoints in the state and M... Read More


Malaysia sets benchmark with FGV's certified digital weighbridge system to secure palm oil trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Every truckload of palm oil fresh fruit bunches begins its journey at the weighbridge. For decades, this stage has been prone to disputes, errors and even manipulation. Now,... Read More


(EDITED) FGV's Prodata leads palm oil traceability push as EU deforestation rules loom

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- For Malaysia's palm oil industry, the European Union's new deforestation rules once looked like a wall. Now, companies like FGV Holdings Berhad are trying to turn them into a... Read More


'It's OK to be not OK': Malaysians urged to seek professional help for depression and anxiety, not rely on ChatGPT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Instead of asking ChatGPT or Google for help with anxiety or depression, you should seek professional help as quickly as possible, psychiatrist Dr Lee Chung Wah has advised. ... Read More