Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Any big victory of Takaichi Sanae on Feb 8 would not be a slight to China - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 7 -- China is a country long accustomed to handling big politics. It thinks in decades rather than election cycles, and in structural terms rather than political soundbites. For th... Read More


Crocodile sightings unsettle Labuan: Residents warned of lurking danger as reptiles appear across several spots

LABUAN, Feb. 6 -- The public has been urged to exercise caution following sightings of a saltwater crocodile in the waters off Patau-Patau on Wednesday. A resident who declined to be named said the r... Read More


Blackpink's Lisa to star in Netflix rom-com inspired by 1999 classic 'Notting Hill'

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Lisa is reportedly set to star in a new romantic comedy for Netflix, reuniting her with The White Lotus executive producer David Bernad. According to a report by US-based ente... Read More


Dr Mahathir shows progress in hip fracture recovery, granted short home leave after a month in IJN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on January 6 for treatment of a fractured right hip following a fall at his res... Read More


Sabah's 40pc revenue entitlement discussions ongoing, Masidi insists progress despite lack of updates

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- State-Federal negotiations regarding Sabah's 40 per cent state revenue entitlement are actively ongoing, currently taking place at the technical and efficiency levels, said De... Read More


Semporna waters drowning in plastic waste, scuba instructor's viral post exposes rubbish facility failures

SEMPORNA, Feb. 6 -- Marine debris pollution in waters off Semporna town is worsening, drawing public attention after a viral Facebook post by scuba diving instructor Aquila Chu showing trash, particul... Read More


Kota Kinabalu judge orders continued remand for school chef accused of raping teenage girlfriend, bail rejected

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- A 32-year-old who worked at a school as a chef, was charged with raping his underaged girlfriend. Zarvoel Saidi pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir ... Read More


Go crazy for the steamed handmade buns, dumplings and savoury fresh soybean milk at Solaris Mont Kiara's A Liang's Steamed Bun Shop

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Once dominated solely by the Japanese, the culinary landscape in Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas is evolving with a tide of new faces. One can walk down a street in the Solar... Read More


Modi's Malaysia visit shows India's growing trade profile - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 6 -- When Narendra Modi visited Malaysia, it was tempting to read the trip through familiar lenses: diaspora ties, historical goodwill, and growing people-to-people exchanges. Yet t... Read More


Is pre-school compulsory now? What parents need to know about Malaysia's new school reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- The government is pushing ahead with major changes to early childhood education, including making pre-school compulsory for children aged five. The move forms part of broader ... Read More