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Malaysia wins again as French court junks Sulu claimants' US$14.9b award, govt says this ends 'extortion' bid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 10 -- Malaysia has recorded another court victory in its long-running dispute with the purported heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate, following a fresh ruling that nullifies their U... Read More


Plane makes emergency landing on US highway, lands on top of moving car (VIDEO)

ORLANDO, Dec. 10 -- A small plane made a dramatic emergency landing on a busy Florida freeway on Monday night, colliding with a car as it touched down, authorities have confirmed. However, the incide... Read More


'No turning away': Cabinet orders dress code overhaul at police stations after public outcry

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 10 -- In a direct response to public backlash, the Cabinet has ordered an immediate overhaul of dress code rules at police stations to prevent anyone from being turned away while tr... Read More


In flood-hit Sarawak village, teachers brave rising waters to get every student to their SPM exams

MIRI, Dec. 10 -- The teachers at SMK Suai have gone the extra mile to ensure that all 22 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates from the school, stranded by floodwaters at their longhouses, could r... Read More


'A Step into the Past' sequel 'Back to the Past' hits Malaysian cinemas New Year's Eve

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 10 -- The long-awaited feature film sequel to the beloved 2001 TVB series A Step into the Past is finally hitting Malaysian cinemas, with Back to the Past confirmed for a New Year's... Read More


Indian newlyweds fight back against colourism after trolls mock groom's dark skin

LONDON, Dec. 10 -- When Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey shared photos of their wedding last month, they expected messages of congratulations. Instead, their happiest moment was hijacked by a torre... Read More


Future of 'panda on scooter' mural at Penang's Chew Jetty unresolved, awaits council decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- While the "panda on the scooter" mural at Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang, has become a talking point, its future still remains unresolved. The artwork, painted by Chinese t... Read More


Malaysia remains 'obstructed' as clampdowns rise across Asia-Pacific, global civic space report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- Malaysia's civic space remains "obstructed", with authorities continuing to target online critics, activists and protesters, according to a new report by the CIVICUS Monitor. ... Read More


Is social media training kids' brains to tune out? Scientists say yes, gradually

OSLO, Dec. 9 -- Children who spend significant time on social media are more likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, a major new four-year study has found. Researchers... Read More


They are not forever: Why after care of dental implants is key to protecting your investment - Norul Husna Mohamad Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 9 -- Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry. Despite the cost, they look natural, feel stable, and - when well cared for - can last many years. But there is one myth tha... Read More