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Johor businessman claims loan sharks threatened children's lives after alleged RM50,000 loan scam

JOHOR BAHRU, May 21 -- A 36-year-old businessman is now living in fear after several moneylenders threatened to kidnap and sell his son's organs, in addition to injuring him and burning down his house... Read More


Understanding Malaysia's many school systems and how they coexist

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- From national schools and vernacular streams to tahfiz institutions, Chinese independent schools, international campuses and alternative learning systems, Malaysia's education ... Read More


The forgotten pioneer: How a Malaysian sci-fi epic paved the way for 'Ejen Ali' and 'BoBoiBoy'

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Long before Ejen Ali or BoBoiBoy captured global audiences, a different kind of Malaysian animation proved that local talent could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with international... Read More


Che Puan Sarimah urges aspiring entertainers to prioritise education, warns of industry burnout

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 - Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim remains one of Malaysia's most recognisable entertainment figures, with a career spanning decades as a television host, radio pr... Read More


Malaysia rolls out real-time dashboard to track global supply crisis impact

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- The Ministry of Economy together with the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has launched a new digital platform to monitor how the global supply crisis is affecting the ... Read More


Covid-19 cases in Singapore surge nearly 60pc in a week, authorities urge caution

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- Singapore is monitoring a fresh rise in Covid-19 infections after weekly cases jumped by nearly 60 per cent, although authorities said there is no sign that circulating variants a... Read More


BTS Busan concert heads to global cinemas in live viewing on June 13

SEOUL, May 21 -- BTS will bring its upcoming Busan concert to audiences worldwide through a live cinema broadcast on June 13, with a global live viewing event announced by BTS's agency, Big Hit Music,... Read More


Indonesian action stars Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian set for Malaysia visit ahead of 'The Furious' release

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 - Indonesian action stars Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian will make a special appearance in Malaysia on June 6 and 7. The visit coincides with the upcoming Ma... Read More


Singapore man jailed after pocketing over RM55,000 from phantom GrabExpress deliveries

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- A Singapore man who exploited a loophole in Grab's courier service to claim payouts for delivery jobs that were never carried out has been jailed for 13 months and 16 weeks, accor... Read More


Tengku Zafrul thanks Selangor Sultan for Aidiladha reminder on unity and Rukun Negara

SHAH ALAM, May 21 -- Senior political advisor to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has expressed his gratitude to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, for... Read More