Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Is 'economy rice' still the economical choice? How mixed rice/nasi campur sellers are navigating current challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- The word "economy" in economy rice once had a straightforward meaning. Known to many as geng zai fan - Cantonese for economy rice - the mixed-rice staple built its reputation ... Read More


Police arrest 18 men after two Kampung Air fights, one stabbed with stingray spine stable

KOTA KINABALU, June 5 -- Police have arrested 18 men to assist in investigations into two fights that occurred in Kampung Air early Thursday morning. In the first incident, at about 4am, a local man ... Read More


Kuching man jailed one month, fined RM1,500 for stealing Wagyu beef and salmon trout at supermarket

KUCHING, June 5 -- A 28-year-old man who stole two Australian Wagyu beef cuts and two salmon trout from a supermarket here was sentenced to one month's imprisonment and fined RM1,500, in default one m... Read More


Proton outperforms wider market decline with 16,995 May sales, Saga and e.MAS lead

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- Proton recorded sales of 16,995 units in May, outperforming the wider automotive market despite an estimated 15.4 per cent month-on-month decline in total industry volume. In ... Read More


Muhyiddin not in Johor state poll plans, says state Perikatan chief

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 -- Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will not be making a return to contest in the upcoming Johor election, according to Johor Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief Datuk Dr Sahr... Read More


Seven girls arrested over alleged assault of 14-year-old at Singapore mall car park

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 -- A 14-year-old girl in Singapore was reportedly hospitalised for nine days after she was allegedly assaulted by a group of at least seven girls at a shopping mall car park along... Read More


Sabah study shows stateless children excluded from healthcare, schooling and social protection systems

Kuala Lampur, June 4 -- Children in Sabah without citizenship documents or recognised nationality are falling behind across every major area of wellbeing, according to a new comprehensive study on chi... Read More


Sabah survey finds major gaps in child wellbeing despite near-universal healthcare access

KOTA KINABALU, June 4 -- A new survey has found significant gaps in child wellbeing in Sabah across health, learning, nutrition, food security and safety, despite high levels of access to basic servic... Read More


Johari: US 10pc tariff on Malaysian exports temporary, to be reviewed after 150 days

Kuala Lampur, June 4 -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 - The current 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian exports is only a temporary measure and will expire after 150 days, Investment, ... Read More


Upko sets sights on Putatan parliamentary seat for GE16

PUTATAN, June 4 -- The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is setting its sights on the Putatan parliamentary seat in the next general election. Upko Putatan division chief Datuk Dr Marcu... Read More