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'Waifu' culture on wheels: Inside Malaysia's growing itasha scene

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- Under the fluorescent glow of a convention centre, a parked shimmering crimson-coloured Proton Satria Neo turns heads - not just for its sporty look but for the anime charact... Read More


From victim to suspect: Man freed from TTDI MRT overpass now under investigation for cable theft

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 10 -- A man dramatically rescued after being trapped under a MRT concrete overpass has now been identified by authorities as a suspect in cable theft activities. The incident, whi... Read More


'Keep Malaysia Clean': PM Anwar to unveil nationwide anti-graft campaign on MACC's 58th anniversary

PUTRAJAYA, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch a national-level anti-corruption advocacy programme, 'Keep Malaysia Clean', on October 1, the Malaysian Anti-Corru... Read More


In remembrance: Mortician, keepsake artisans find purpose as more Malaysians seek gentle goodbyes for their pets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 7 -- For the past two years, 42-year-old Ng Shin Yann has performed a solemn yet necessary role in providing closure for the departed souls of beloved pets by giving them a dignifi... Read More


What happens in a Coroner's Court? Understanding the inquest into Zara Qairina's death

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- The tragic death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has led to a Coroner's Court inquest, a legal proceeding aimed at determining the cause and circumstances of her death. ... Read More


From turf to anime: Umamusume fans celebrate Merdeka and horse racing at Selangor Turf Club's Merdeka Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- As the country celebrated its 68th Merdeka, it was not just jockeys and thoroughbreds stealing the spotlight at the Selangor Turf Club (STC) this year. Instead, Malaysia's la... Read More


'Harikitte ikou, Torena-san!' Umamusume fans, cosplayers to rally for upcoming Merdeka Cup horse race

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- It won't just be jockeys and thoroughbreds turning heads at the Selangor Turf Club's (STC) Merdeka Cup this year as a wave of local fans and cosplayers of the popular Japanese... Read More


Loke announces KLIA's seamless inter-terminal transfer system for passengers and luggage, set to roll out by mid-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- An inter-terminal transfer (ITT) system to facilitate seamless passenger and baggage transit between Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) i... Read More


'Sport of Kings' meets anime: Selangor Turf Club taps into 'Umamusume' craze to promote Merdeka Cup race

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- In a unique show of unity between tradition and modern fandom, the Selangor Turf Club (STC) is inviting local fans of the popular Japanese franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby to... Read More


'Umazing!' Selangor Turf Club and local horse racing scene boosted by Japanese 'horse girl' game's virality

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Malaysia's last premier racecourse Selangor Turf Club (STC) as well as the local horse racing scene experienced a surge in popularity, all thanks to a Japanese video game cent... Read More