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MACC chief Azam Baki's alleged shareholding: What are the govt's rules for civil servants' ownership of such assets?

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's purchase and ownership of shares in a publicly-listed company is in the spotlight now, so what are the Ma... Read More


From 'char siu' lard rice to Hainan 'kopi' butter toast: Comfort classics at Ah Gong Kopitiam in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- The bowl that first won me over at Ah Gong Kopitiam was their BBQ Pork & Egg Lard Rice, a deceptively simple combination that reveals its charms one spoonful at a time. At it... Read More


Does a public officer have the means to acquire an asset? UWO can verify - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- Unexplained wealth is a concept I have explained thrice in as many years. Read it here, here and here. And only last month I called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim... Read More


Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The Sungai Besar Umno legend is true to form. He raised money yesterday by auctioning a towel and a pair of sandals, marking the closest Gandhian act by a Malaysian politician... Read More


Good healthcare design begins with empathy, not equipment - Toh Ka Peng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The success of the healthcare system is often measured by its hardware, where we count the resolution of MRI machines or the precision of the robotic surgical arms. As a biome... Read More


Maximalist law interpretation clouds Petronas-Sarawak gas talks, analysts warn

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- The ongoing disagreement between Petronas and Sarawak over gas aggregation appears to be rooted more in legal interpretation than in a breakdown of engagement, according to in... Read More


Don't risk your health to get thin, doctors warn as festive season fuels demand for GLP-1 injections

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- In the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year and Ramadan, a familiar conversation plays out at aesthetic clinics - one increasingly shaped by social media. As the festive seas... Read More


Fifteen-year-old pleads not guilty to murder in Bandar Utama school stabbing

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- A male student, who was in a Form One transitional class at the time of the incident, pleaded not guilty at the High Court in Shah Alam on Thursday to a charge of murdering a ... Read More


2026 Proton S70 MC is here: Features i-GT engine, Apple CarPlay support, priced from RM68,800

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- Proton has officially taken the drapes off the new 2026 Proton S70 MC. The newly refreshed C-segment sedan is the national automaker's 3rd new release this year after the 2026... Read More


India's plan to open Sabah consulate sparks mixed reactions, Warisan urges federal explanation

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 12 -- A Parti Warisan leader has urged the federal government to clarify the scope and implications of India's proposal to open a consulate in Kota Kinabalu, amid mixed reactions f... Read More