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Who will be the Leader of the Opposition? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 17 -- Since its defeat in the 2024 election, the Conservative Party has been relegated to the role of the official Opposition as it is the second largest party in the UK House of Co... Read More


A Chinese New Year reunion feast: Finding balance in a season of abundance

COMMENTARY, Feb. 17 -- There is a particular rhythm to Chinese New Year gatherings. They are, on the surface, noisy affairs: doors opening and closing, voices overlapping, chairs scraping. Phones bu... Read More


Blending lanterns and 'ketupat': Chinese-Malay families navigate 'Kongsi Raya' celebrations as twin festivities bring traditions together

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 17 -- With the month of Ramadan coinciding with Chinese New Year this year, the festive season has revived memories of "Kongsi Raya" for Shahril Cheah, who recalls celebrating both o... Read More


Illegal firecrackers could cost you RM10,000 fine and seven years' prison, IGP warns

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has reminded the public to follow strict regulations on the sale, possession, and use of firecrackers and fireworks during the ongoing Chinese... Read More


Petaling Jaya may get first public hospital, site earmarked by state

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Petaling Jaya could soon see its first government hospital, with the Selangor government having agreed in principle to provide land for the project, officials said. According... Read More


Umno Youth chief: MACC chief Azam Baki should take temporary leave, independent oversight needed for probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has recommended that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki take temporary leave while ... Read More


New Perikatan chairman to come from PAS, says Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- PAS remains intent on leading Perikatan Nasional (PN) despite the current turmoil in Bersatu. According to Harian Metro, PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan sa... Read More


Selangor Puteri Umno chief unhurt in minor accident after SUV hits guardrails on Latar highway

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Selangor Puteri Umno chief Siti Nurul Diayana Mat Sehat was unhurt after the Proton X50 SUV she was driving skidded and hit the guardrails at kilometre 19 of the Kuala Lumpur-... Read More


No more horsing around with scams: They have to be wiped out in Asean writ large - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 17 -- Japan's decision to fund Southeast Asian efforts against cross-border crimes is not a minor development in regional cooperation. It is a signal that the patience of Asia's mi... Read More


'Back to the Past' cast releases CNY music video as Malaysian box office tops RM15m

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- The cast of the blockbuster film Back to the Past has released a special Lunar New Year music video to celebrate with fans, as the movie's Malaysian box office earnings surpas... Read More