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Johor exco confident that NIISe passport-free border crossing initiative will ease congestion despite initial challenges

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 23 -- In an effort to better promote the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) passport-free border crossing for Singaporeans, the Johor government has implemented QR code... Read More


From fishing village to tech hub: What Malaysia can learn from Shenzhen's speed and Hong Kong's everyday efficiency

SHENZHEN, Sept. 23 -- Just four decades ago, Shenzhen was a quiet fishing village at the edge of southern China, just across the causeway from Hong Kong. Today, it is a global technology hub, where p... Read More


RON95: No restrictions for now on when, how many times you pump petrol but govt will monitor for Budi95 abuse/profiteering

SHAH ALAM, Sept. 23 -- The Budi95 subsidy scheme will have no restrictions on how many times you can fill up your petrol or diesel tank.for now. There will be stricter controls on the way, says Finan... Read More


Our girls deserve protection, not punishment - Syerleena Abdul Rashid

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 23 -- I write this statement not just as a parliamentarian, but as a woman, as someone who cares deeply about the protection of our young, and as someone outraged that people in po... Read More


GE2025 'dangerously close' to tipping Singapore into racial politics, minister says

SINGAPORE, Sept. 23 -- Singapore came "dangerously close" to racial and religious politics during its 2025 General Election, the country's Health Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies... Read More


Power fault disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line, Rapid KL deploys shuttle buses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Train services on the MRT Putrajaya Line are experiencing significant delays following a power supply disruption between Taman Equine and 16 Sierra Station. As a result of t... Read More


Aseanhas to work with EU to tap into the global gateway strategy - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 23 -- When the European Union unveiled its Global Gateway strategy in 2021, it marked more than just another European development initiative. It was, in essence, a statement of in... Read More


Starbucks sacks KLIA barista for calling tourist 'bodoh' in viral video

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Starbucks Malaysia has fired a barista after a video went viral showing her muttering "bodoh" (stupid) at a foreign tourist at its KLIA Terminal 2 outlet. The dismissal come... Read More


Show's over for mmCineplexes: Cinema chain announces immediate closure as it goes into liquidation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 23 -- Local cinema chain mmCineplexes announced on its social media channels that it was shutting down. In a "notice of creditors voluntary liquidation", mmCineplexes announced th... Read More


FT: Pfizer nears US$7.3b takeover of weight-loss drugmaker Metsera

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 22 -- Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Malay Mail.... Read More