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From anime and film scores to heritage music: How the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is winning over new audiences

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- When orchestras worldwide returned to perform after the Covid-19 pandemic, their once-brimming concert halls found little enthusiasm - and revenue - with an ageing and dwindlin... Read More


Jawi to complete study on multi-level graves by October to tackle space constraints as KL cemeteries approach full capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) is conducting a pilot study on implementing multi-level graves at cemeteries in Kuala Lumpur that are full or nearly... Read More


'Fine, see you in court': Fahmi Reza calls out authorities over travel ban confusion, says no one taking responsibility; vows legal action

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza has criticised the government over his recent overseas travel ban, saying no authorities have taken responsibility for the incident. In ... Read More


Police: Civil servant held over car scratching incidents at Ampang apartment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- A civil servant was arrested yesterday for allegedly scratching two vehicles with a key at an apartment car park in Taman Pandan Mewah, Ampang. Ampang Jaya District Police Chi... Read More


Social protection programmes key to poverty reduction - Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad Zailani

Kuala Lampur, June 8 -- Malaysia has stepped up efforts to reduce poverty in recent years through targeted social protection programmes, particularly those aimed at the B40 income category. However, t... Read More


Telcos assure public over privacy following MCMC's mobile data collection

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Telecommunication companies (telcos) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting customer data and privacy, following the use of mobile phone data (MPD) for official statist... Read More


Fahmi assures public MCMC only collecting anonymised telco data, no personal information involved

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has assured the public that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is not collecting any personal information ... Read More


'I really hate him for what he did': Wife at the centre of Singapore's shocking rape ring case speaks out

SINGAPORE, June 8 -- After years of silence, the survivor of a deeply disturbing rape case in Singapore involving her husband and six other men shared her story with The Straits Times in the hope of h... Read More


New circular agriculture plan aims to tackle Sarawak's sky-high beef costs, says Abang Johari

GEDONG, June 8 -- The state government is actively developing a new approach to reduce dependency on imported cattle and feed by introducing a sustainable circular agriculture model, said Sarawak Prem... Read More


Factory worker dies after motorcycle hits dog on Kampar road

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- A factory worker died after losing control of his motorcycle when he collided with a dog crossing the road on Jalan Malim Nawar-Kota Baru in Kampar, Perak this morning. The in... Read More