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More rivals in the kitchen? Why the rise of Chinese restaurants could strengthen Malaysia's F&B

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- As Chinese businesses expand in Malaysia's food and beverage industry, industry voices say it's time to shift focus from seeing them as a threat to recognising how competition... Read More


When life imitates art: Selangor Turf Club collaborates with local Umamusume fans to name horses, design jockey silk

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- From animated horse girls to real thoroughbreds, Japan's multi-billion-dollar video game franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby continues to exert a global, cross-cultural influenc... Read More


Don't risk your health to get thin, doctors warn as festive season fuels demand for GLP-1 injections

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- In the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year and Ramadan, a familiar conversation plays out at aesthetic clinics - one increasingly shaped by social media. As the festive seas... Read More


What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss 'miracle' - and why doctors are worried

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Often referred to as a 'miracle drug', glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, fuelled by social media testimonials, influ... Read More


Unseen sentinels: Meet the small team protecting Kuala Lumpur from catastrophic floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- From a little-known nerve centre in the city, a small team of just 43 people works around the clock, making the critical real-time decisions that stand between the city's 2.1 m... Read More


Why Malaysia, not Indonesia, is the strategic first stop for China's Muslim F&B entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 2 -- When Chinese Muslim entrepreneurs look beyond China's borders, Malaysia often tops the list - not for its market size, but for something far more practical: a shared language, ... Read More


Inside the fitness regime of 'Datuk Blade', KL's Ironman-ready police chief (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 -- From promoting routine exercise within the police force to leading by example in endurance sports, Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus doesn't just talk about healthy living - he ... Read More


Government's proposal to cap PM's tenure aims to prevent abuse of power, says Azalina

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 29 -- The federal government's proposal to limit the maximum period of a prime minister's tenure is intended to prevent abuse of power, not at undermining a capable leader currently se... Read More


Poll: Majority of respondents favour two-term cap over 10-year limit for prime ministers

PUTRAJAYA, Jan. 29 -- Nearly nine in 10 respondents support imposing a limit on the Malaysian prime minister's tenure, with a clear majority favouring a two-term cap over a fixed maximum of 10 years, ... Read More


From hose reels to risers: Fire safety systems every condo resident should know

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 26 -- Strata properties, such as condominiums, are equipped with a range of fire safety and extinguishment systems, from fire hose reels to riser systems, each specifically designed... Read More