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Invest Sabah scandal sparks call for state assembly watchdog

LABUAN, Jan. 31 -- The State Government is urged to initiate a State Legislative Assembly Accounts Committee to scrutinise the affairs of Government Linked Companies (GLCs) that are referred to it, am... Read More


Why comparing base MHIT to market plans misses the point - Wong Teck Jin

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- JANUARY 31 - Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) proposed Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan has been compared by certain quarters with existing medical insurance ... Read More


Three new genre movies to start your 2026 with

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- Even with the proliferation of streaming, it still looks like the standard industry practice of having a slow January in terms of big movies is very much in place. Oscar hope... Read More


No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik's 'two-nation house' in Indonesia

TAWAU, Jan. 31 -- The popular "two-nation house" at Sungai Haji Kuning, Pulau Sebatik, within Malaysian territory, is no longer a tourism attraction for the country. Kalabakan Member of Parliament Da... Read More


Anwar's anti-corruption campaign is gaining pace - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- The decision to charge Major General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis, a senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces, for criminal breach of trust should not be misread as a sign of... Read More


Mindef and MAF: Public expects no less than a total commitment to upholding a clean, honest and trustworthy service - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- I refer to the report Defence minister: Corruption in military is 'threat to national security,' not just embezzlement. Amid backlash over alleged corruption within the Malay... Read More


Sarawak airline AirBorneo rolls out 20pc fare cut for Chinese New Year homecoming

KUCHING, Jan. 31 -- Travellers heading home for Chinese New Year can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on AirBorneo fares. In a statement, the Sarawak-owned airline said the promotion applies to bookings ... Read More


Two collections, one story: Rizman Ruzaini's Hari Raya 2026 marks 20 years in style

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- An air of quiet elegance and anticipation filled Maison Rizman Ruzaini at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur on Thursday as the Malaysian fashion house unveiled its Hari Raya 2026 collec... Read More


Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures - and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow - especially crisp new banknotes - as Chinese New Year ... Read More


'Kongsi': How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia's food system

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- In the bustling corners of Old Klang Road, hidden within a kampung almost forgotten and right next to the Klang River, sits a cooperative space where a small but passionate gr... Read More