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3,000 songs, 21 years: How Saindhavi grew from a kid crying for temple mic to India's sensational voice?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- When Saindhavi Srivatsan was five years old, she cried and insisted on holding a microphone to sing a devotional song (bhajan) at a temple. Amused by her antics, the devotees... Read More


Schools still first channel to seek justice for bullying, Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB) only next option, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- Students struggling with bullying should seek justice through their schools first before bringing their grievances to the Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB), said Minister in the Pr... Read More


PM Anwar says subsidy rationalisation toughest act, but vital to curb wastage

PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 19 -- Subsidy rationalisation is one of the toughest economic acts but it is necessary to plug wastages and leakages in Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, ... Read More


Budget 2027: Government-owned Entities Bill to be drafted next year, RM1.1b for enforcement agencies' operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Enforcement agencies, including the police and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), will receive RM1.1 billion to strengthen their operations under Budget 2027. Prime ... Read More


Budget 2027: Relief for caregivers as service tax for older citizens' care reduced, new tax exemptions and increased financial aid announced

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The service tax rate for elderly care services will be reduced from eight to six per cent, starting January 1, 2027. A full exemption will also be granted on care fees up to R... Read More


Budget-tight Suhakam wants stronger public funding even if allowed to generate own revenue, says chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has been operating on a shoestring budget for years despite taking on more responsibilities, its chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hish... Read More


Budget-tight Suhakam wants stronger state funding even if allowed to generate own revenue, says chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has been operating on a shoestring budget for years despite taking on more responsibilities, its chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hish... Read More


Suhakam doesn't need prosecutorial powers - but govt must answer its findings, says chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 5 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) does not need prosecutorial powers to be effective, but authorities should be required to respond to its findings and recommen... Read More


Bumper weekend in Malaysia: F1, football legends, concerts and comedy shows set to pack Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- This weekend could feel like a long one for Malaysians in the capital - not because of a string of public holidays, but the sheer number of events expected to clog up roads acr... Read More


ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia's new East Coast rail link open?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin carrying passengers as early as mid-December, ahead of its original January 2027 launch target. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibr... Read More