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From Tokyo, Tochigi to Mount Fuji: Here are some must-visit stops for Muslim travellers on their next Japan trip

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 28 -- For Muslim tourists, planning a travel itinerary to countries that are not Muslim-majority can be challenging, especially when searching for halal-food options and prayer faci... Read More


Act now or resign, lawyer tells DVS D-G as activists slam alleged animal neglect at Damansara Damai clinic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 23 -- After carcasses of a dog and a cat were found at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai recently, a lawyer has called for the veterinarian involved to be immediately hauled to... Read More


'KL Pretty' and the obituaries for buildings: A zine mourning Dang Wangi's forgotten architecture

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 20 -- Once the bustling commercial heart of the capital, the Dang Wangi district is slowly losing its old charm and heritage. While most of us barely stopped to notice the changes,... Read More


One last dance: Actor Vijay to rock KL with audio launch of final film 'Jana Nayagan' - here's why it's worth the hype

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 12 -- A sensational swansong for prominent Tamil actor Vijay will take place with full pomp and pageantry in Malaysia this month. The 51-year-old actor will personally attend the a... Read More


'Let him rest in peace': SPB's son rejects AI recreation of father's voice, open to biopic

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 10 -- While open to producing a biopic on his legendary father, the late S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, his son S.P. Charan has one firm condition: he will not entertain any offers to recre... Read More


KL-JB ETS service to start Dec 12, offering trips in under five hours for Malaysian and Singaporean travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 10 -- The Electric Train Service (ETS) connecting Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru is slated to debut next week, delivering a major boost for rail connectivity and tourism in Malaysia's ... Read More


From child prodigy to historic Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra concert, K.S. Chithra calls her journey 'purely destiny'

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Even after singing for nearly half a century, Indian singer K.S. Chithra prepares for every live performance with the meticulousness of a debutant. Before each concert, the si... Read More


Five years on: Singer Charan leads his father's second SPB tribute concert in KL this Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 2 -- Indian music fans will be capping off 2025 on a high note, with a string of sensational concerts set to take place in Malaysia this month. The month-long musical fiesta is sta... Read More


Malaysia and a number of countries want to ban social media use for under-16s in 2026: Here's what we know so far

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 27 -- Malaysia is moving to implement a blanket ban on the use of social media for those under the age of 16, starting 2026. The tighter regulations were mooted amid the recent spa... Read More


Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean delivers landmark gains amid global turmoil

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- Malaysia's chairmanship of Asean has undoubtedly supercharged the bloc's quest to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030 with a string of landmark initiatives. Und... Read More