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From 'sik fan' to nasi lemak: Christopher Chung, star of 'My Brilliant Career' and 'Slow Horses', flaunts Malaysian roots

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Australian actor Christopher Chung recently embraced his Malaysian heritage in a new promo for Netflix's My Brilliant Career, sharing his favourite childhood foods and Chinese... Read More


The Times frontman recalls last conversation with late guitarist, urges dashcam witnesses to come forward

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 26 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 - Naza Mohamad, the frontman of local indie band The Times, is urging those with dashcam footage of a recent hit-and-run involving their late guitarist to... Read More


Record-breaking crowds storm Menara Merdeka 118 for IHH Sky Race

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 24 -- More than 8,000 athletes stormed the 118 floors of Menara Merdeka 118 over the weekend, as the IHH Sky Race returned for its second year to cement its status as Malaysia's pre... Read More


PNBMV's Gapai revisits Tunku Abdul Rahman's iconic gesture, celebrates Merdeka spirit

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 24 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 - Permodalan Nasional Berhad Merdeka Ventures (PNBMV) will be premiering their first ever short film 'Gapai' in conjunction with the Merdeka Month. PNBMV... Read More


PNB's Gapai revisits Tunku Abdul Rahman's iconic gesture, celebrates Merdeka spirit

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 24 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 - Permodalan Nasional Berhad Merdeka Ventures (PNBMV) will be premiering their first ever short film 'Gapai' in conjunction with the Merdeka Month. PNBMV... Read More


Fahmi: Courier sector to be formally regulated under amended Postal Services Act amid misuse for illegal deliveries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- In a move to further tighten the Postal Services Act, the government is planning to amend the Act to prevent criminal exploitation of delivery services. Communications minist... Read More


No more free rides: Malaysia starts stricter vetting of foreign investors to protect local jobs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will tighten the vetting process for new foreign investors to ensure their operations provide tangibl... Read More


Anwar rules out full GST return, citing cost-of-living concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as Malaysia's primary tax pillar, maintaining that a broad-based consumption tax would d... Read More


Japanese singer-songwriter Seika Fukushima gave up teaching to chase pop dreams - now she's bringing them to Malaysia (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Japanese singer-songwriter Seika Fukushima once walked away from her dream of becoming a singer to become a schoolteacher. Now, she is chasing music full-time - with an Olympi... Read More


AJL40: Everything you need to know about Malaysia's premier song competition

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 15 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 - Malaysia's premier song competition, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL), returns tomorrow for its 40th edition, with 10 finalists vying for the coveted Juara Lag... Read More