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Putra Heights inferno: Four months on, here's how Petronas Gas is diving deep to make its pipelines safer

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- The Putra Heights inferno in April was a first in Petronas Gas Berhad's (PGB) gas transmission history, which placed its 2,675km-long Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) pipeline... Read More


Ipoh-born squash prodigy Jinoreeka Ning bags third Hong Kong Junior Open title, eyes British Junior Open next

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 11 -- Ipoh-born junior squash star Jinoreeka Ning Manivannan won her third Hong Kong Junior Open title yesterday, earning herself a sweet birthday gift as she turns 15 on August 21.... Read More


Brown music for all: Vibe curator Avinash Retnam defying stereotypes to redefine Indian club music through 'Global South'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- With more young Malaysian Indians wanting a better representation in the country's clubbing culture, experience designer Avinash Retnam more popularly known as Yung Mantra is r... Read More


No coach, no problem: Squash prodigy Jinoreeka Ning aces in court and classroom, with online training, offline spars and global ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Ipoh-born squash prodigy Jinoreeka Ning Manivannan is away from school most of the time, smashing her way to victory in squash courts. Yet, the Form Three student at Ipoh's M... Read More


Vacant seats at Suhakam: Why Malaysia's human rights body needs new commissioners fast with only three holding the fort now

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- The dust may have settled on the vacancies in key judiciary posts, with new appointments announced swiftly just two weeks after the positions fell vacant. However, the wait c... Read More


Why are Cambodia and Thailand fighting again? It's about temples, territory - and casinos

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Cambodia and Thailand are now locked in their most violent border conflict in over a decade, marking South-east Asia's most serious flashpoint since the Myanmar crisis. Prime... Read More


Trivandrum makes global travel list: Among Top 10 Destinations for 2025 - now more accessible from Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- From golden beaches and ancient temples to rejuvenating oil massages, Trivandrum is quickly becoming one of Asia's top wellness and retreat destinations. Recently named one o... Read More


Doctor by day, designer by heart: How Dr Nisha stitched a batik revolution in hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 -- Doctors can now say goodbye to their dull, grey-toned scrubs and swap them for vibrant batik versions - thanks to Dr Nisha Puvanendran. Dr Nisha, a specialist in internal med... Read More


How much onions do Malaysians eat and why is it biting into our national coffers?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Hardly any Malaysian cuisine can be cooked without onions, making the tubers one of the most expensive food items the country pays for. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authorit... Read More


Malaysia rooting for 30pc locally grown shallots by 2030 - but here's why it's a tough row to hoe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- A generous sprinkle of bawang goreng or fried shallots is undoubtedly the best way to top off most local meals - be it nasi goreng, Maggi goreng or even a bowl of porridge. Pe... Read More