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'It's OK to be not OK': Malaysians urged to seek professional help for depression and anxiety, not rely on ChatGPT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Instead of asking ChatGPT or Google for help with anxiety or depression, you should seek professional help as quickly as possible, psychiatrist Dr Lee Chung Wah has advised. ... Read More


Why Muslim mothers give up on claiming child support from errant ex-husbands

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 18 -- Imagine this scenario: a Muslim woman is now divorced and a single mother raising her young children. She needs money from the ex-husband so that her children's needs are me... Read More


Your Shariah lawyer stopped working on your case? Here's how to file a complaint

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 17 -- What can you do if your Shariah lawyer suddenly stops working on a case you've paid for, leaving you stranded in the Shariah courts? This is an actual problem faced by many,... Read More


'Boba out, TikTok in': Forget posters, go with apps and reels to reach youths, public health specialist tells policymakers

SUBANG JAYA, Sept. 13 -- Malaysian health policymakers must rethink how they engage with youths by using catchy messages and apps to break through to the "30-seconds attention span" generation. Dr Mo... Read More


MACC: Malaysia recovers RM39.1m of 1MDB-linked assets from Jho Low and family

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- The Malaysian government has successfully recovered US$8.57 million (RM39.1 million) of assets linked to Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho and his family members, as part of it... Read More


How Malaysia can fight scams: Japan shows the way with ATM limits for older people

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 6 -- With RM1.58 billion lost to scams last year and RM1.12 billion in just the first six months this year, Malaysia is scrambling for answers. Japan has a few. Shigeru Yotoriyama... Read More


Can scammers really be stopped? Lessons Malaysia can take from Singapore's multi-layered strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 5 -- Can you stop your bank account from being drained once you've been scammed? And are there ways to stop scammers from reaching you in the first place? As scams become more sop... Read More


Turning trash into art: A KL Bandar Tun Razak community learns from an American eco-artist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- Repurposing trash is nothing new but what if you can elevate the pieces of trash into art? That's exactly what residents of Kuala Lumpur's public housing project (PA) Seri Ko... Read More


Turning trash into art: KL's Bandar Tun Razak community learns from an American eco-artist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- Repurposing trash is nothing new but what if you can elevate the pieces of trash into art? That's exactly what residents of Kuala Lumpur's public housing project (PA) Seri Ko... Read More


Altantuya's father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah's 2006 murder claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian police to fully investigate claims that her 2006 murder was carried out... Read More