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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


All it takes is a spark: Nearly half of strata properties fail fire safety checks, unmaintained systems top hazard risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 25 -- For the many strata property residents, fire safety may not be as assured as it seems, with nearly two in four premises inspected by the Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia (B... Read More


One resident's choice, everyone's danger: Here's how unpaid maintenance fees put residents in strata buildings at risk of fire

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- In strata properties, one resident's decision to stop paying maintenance fees can compromise fire safety for the entire building. This is because unpaid fees often leave the ... Read More


Report blames brake fade, reckless driving and oversight failures for fatal UPSI bus crash

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- The fatal express bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) in June last yea... Read More


When discipline meets politics: 'Askar Wataniah' booth stands out amid Umno's political hustle

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 16 -- Amid the bright party banners and the chatter of delegates at the World Trade Centre (WTCKL), a patch of disciplined green stands out, offering a powerful contrast between civ... Read More