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No more 'kindergarten colours': DBKL opts for neutral tones in RM446m public housing facelift

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- The capital's public housing schemes are receiving a major aesthetic and safety facelift, with City Hall (DBKL) foregoing garish paint schemes for neutral tones while overhaul... Read More


Taobao Malaysia kicks off 11.11 sale with free shipping on 400 million items and AI-powered shopping features

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- Taobao Malaysia has launched its 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, offering free shipping on 400 million products and introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to impro... Read More


The baby who loved hugs: Grandmother's heartbreaking memories of Trevor, abused to death by his parents in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21 -- Little Trevor Neo was a cheerful baby who rarely cried, loved being carried and always wanted someone to hug him. But behind closed doors, the eight-month-old was being shaken, ... Read More


The baby who loved hugs: Grandmother's heartbreaking memories of Trevor Neo, abused to death by his parents in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21 -- Little Trevor Neo was a cheerful baby who rarely cried, loved being carried and always wanted someone to hug him. But behind closed doors, the eight-month-old was being shaken, ... Read More


Are Malaysian universities producing thinkers or teaching students to keep quiet? - Nurulwahida Azid@Aziz & Muhammad Noor Abdul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 21 -- We spend millions educating young Malaysians to think critically, yet the moment one asks an uncomfortable question, we seem more interested in questioning the student than an... Read More


Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognised in law, tougher action on gender-based violence

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 20 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 - The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to recognise femicide in the country's legal framework. It described femicide... Read More


Johor-Singapore RTS Link fares expected by year-end, says transport minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- Fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced by the end of this year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. The announceme... Read More


Indonesian paper company hit with restrictions in Singapore after suppliers linked to haze fires

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 -- Indonesian paper Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has been placed under temporary green certification restrictions by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC). The firm, which is behind h... Read More


Anthony Loke: Bus ticket policy targets overseas online agents, not operators

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The government's policy to channel bus ticket sales through licensed terminals is meant to restrict online ticketing agents (OTA). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said operat... Read More


Anwar says Siti Nurhaliza personally invited him to concert, praises cultural heritage showcase

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his attendance at national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza's concert recently was by special invitation and also in support o... Read More