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Penang approves RM2.9b North Coastal Paired Road linking Tanjung Bungah to Teluk Bahang

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 27 -- The Penang government has approved a new alignment for the RM2.93 billion North Coastal Paired Road (NCPR) project that links Tanjung Bungah to Teluk Bahang. Chief Minister Ch... Read More


Why tertiary education is more than just a degree - Jazli Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 26 -- Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir recently shared that more than half a million SPM graduates from 2020 to 2023 did not pursue tertiary education. This... Read More


Battle for control: In Singapore, CDL chairman Kwek Leng Beng moves to oust CEO son over alleged boardroom coup

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 -- A power struggle has erupted at property giant City Developments Limited (CDL), with executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng seeking to remove his son, group chief executive Sherman Kw... Read More


Aespa's Karina gives fans 'whiplash' with new bob haircut (VIDEO)

SEOUL, Feb. 26 -- K-pop group Aespa's leader Karina showed off her new bob haircut to fans as she flew off to Milan for the Prada Fall/Winter 2025 show. Karina is a global brand ambassador for Prada ... Read More


Minister: KL congestion charge could include exemptions during off-peak hours

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- Zones in Kuala Lumpur exempt from the planned congestion fee during certain hours may be introduced to balance business needs with traffic management, Federal Territories Mini... Read More


Dr Zaliha: George Town, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru identified for initial congestion charge rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- George Town in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Baru have been identified as the first cities for the proposed congestion charge rollout, according to Minister in the Prime Min... Read More


Redmart recalls imported New Zealand dark chocolate for undeclared milk allergen

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26 -- Online grocery platform, Redmart, is recalling an imported dark chocolate product due to the presence of milk, which was not mentioned on the packaging, following instructions fr... Read More


Czech tourist arrested for spray-painting graffiti on walls in Mersing town

MERSING, Feb. 26 -- A 32-year-old tourist from the Czech Republic has been arrested by police for spray-painting graffiti on building walls in the town last week. Mersing deputy police chief Deputy S... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Turning 47 and finding grace

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 26 -- I turned 47 last Saturday. Instead of the sadness I was expecting, all I felt was a calm gratitude for making it another year. For my birthday this time, all I wanted was a ... Read More


Mormon Church in Malaysia denies members were proselytising to Muslims (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has denied allegations that two of its volunteers were proselytising to Muslims at a People's Housing Programme (PPR) pro... Read More