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Meet SPIA: The squad hooked on reeling in alien fish clogging Malaysia's rivers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- When most people were grappling with boredom during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 and 2021, Mohamad Haziq A Rahman decided to kill time by fishing at a stream near his home in ... Read More


Survey: Young Malaysians say quality of life has improved since 2023, but concerns over cost of living remain

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Nearly two-thirds of Malaysian millennials and Gen Z surveyed recently agreed that their living standards have improved since the Madani administration, led by Prime Minister D... Read More


How 'kavadi' piercers keep an ancient Thaipusam ritual safe - and 'painless'

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1 -- Hundreds of kavadi-bearers unleash their spiritual fervour in the frenetic kavadi aatam during Thaipusam, one of the most recognisable Hindu festivals in the world. Devotees f... Read More


'I'm calling it off': Arijit Singh shocks Bollywood with sudden retirement on social media

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28 -- Arijit Singh, one of India's highest-paid and most prominent Bollywood singers, abruptly announced his retirement on social media last night, leaving millions of fans in shock... Read More


The VX agent legacy: How Kim Jong-nam's assassination gave Malaysia a robot-wielding chemical police unit

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28 -- In February 2017, a high-profile assassination at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) gripped the nation. The victim was Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of Nor... Read More


Batu Caves gears to welcome over 3.5 million visitors this Thaipusam, with a 'mini' celebration this weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- Devotional fervour has filled the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple at Batu Caves, as thousands of devotees begin thronging the complex to fulfil their religious vows ahead of Thai... Read More


Festive fares: AirAsia caps KL-Sarawak ticket price at RM328 and KL-Sabah at RM398 for CNY, Aidilfitri

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 8 -- AirAsia has rolled out its annual fixed-fare initiative for travellers flying to and from East Malaysia for the upcoming Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities. ... Read More


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