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Penang State Museum to reopen on July 23 after nearly a decade of restoration

GEORGE TOWN, July 16 -- The Penang State Museum on Farquhar Street, which has been closed for restoration works since 2017, will finally reopen next week. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee... Read More


High Court awards RM40,000 to man who sued JPJ D-G over 'MADANI' number plate proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- The High Court has ordered the Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general to pay RM40,000 as compensation and RM25,000 in costs to Malaysian man Hasan Azhari Hashim for ... Read More


Court of Appeal upholds 'Mentega Terbang' ban, rules film censorship powers constitutional

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld the government's ban on the controversial film Mentega Terbang, ruling that the home minister's power to prohibit films in the public int... Read More


TikTok Shop closes in on Shopee as usage rises to 62pc among Malaysian online shoppers, Ipsos survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- More Malaysians are turning to e-commerce platforms for everyday purchases, with TikTok Shop continuing to narrow the gap with market leader Shopee, according to a new Ipsos M... Read More


'They're working tirelessly': Resident says Sandakan's Duchess of Kent Hospital, not its staff, needs fixing

SANDAKAN, July 16 -- The condition of Duchess of Kent Hospital Sandakan has once again come under the spotlight after a Sandakan resident shared concerns on social media over the state of the hospital... Read More


Sabah police appeal for witnesses after nine China tourists injured in head-on crash involving tour van and Perodua Axia

BEAUFORT, July 16 -- Nine China tourists were injured when their van collided with a Perodua Axia at Km 21 of the Beaufort-Papar Road, near Kampung Gana, Membakut, on Tuesday. District Police Chief S... Read More


Is Celine Dion coming to Singapore? Fans speculate after singer's mystery posts

SINGAPORE, July 16 -- Canadian music superstar Celine Dion has sparked speculation among Singapore fans that she could be planning a return to the country after sharing a series of posts recalling her... Read More


Disgraced K-pop-era rapper Go Young-wook looks for a second act in Japan's adult film scene

SEOUL, July 15 -- Former Roo'ra member Go Young-wook has raised eyebrows after suggesting he could turn to Japan's adult film industry following years of struggling to find work in South Korea. The d... Read More


Sabah seeks Budi Diesel revamp as state highlights burden on farmers, rural communities

Kuala Lampur, July 15 -- KOTA KINABALU, July 15 - Sabah expects revisions and improvements to the BUDI targeted diesel subsidy scheme within the next two to three weeks following engagement sessions b... Read More


Behind Miri's clean city award: Rubbish, drains and the uphill battle to keep things tidy

MIRI, July 15 -- When Miri recently bagged the Asean Clean Tourist City award for a second consecutive three-year term, some residents questioned if the accolade is truly deserved, particularly from t... Read More