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Supplier apologises for selling expensive crabs to Thailand's Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai amid RM520 crab omelette scandal

BANGKOK, Aug. 24 -- The supplier behind the crabs served in Raan Jay Fai's now-infamous crab omelette has come forward to apologise for selling the crustaceans at an eye-watering price. In a candid s... Read More


Melaka arson destroys two cars at cop's home, suspect's motorcycle also goes up in flames

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 24 -- Two cars at a policeman's residence in Taman Bukit Katil Permai, Melaka, were destroyed in a fire believed to be an act of arson. In a report by The Star, Melaka Tengah polic... Read More


Court awards Sanusi RM670,000 in defamation case over REE and Marris remarks, orders Saifuddin Nasution to apologise

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor won his defamation suit against Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail over allegations of rare earth element... Read More


Rider on way to RXZ Members 7.0 dies in crash on Gerik-Jeli Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- A Yamaha RXZ rider's journey to one of Malaysia's largest motorcycle gatherings ended in tragedy yesterday, when he was killed in a crash with a trailer along the Gerik-Jeli E... Read More


Singaporean doctor charged with filming 4,500 secret videos in Melbourne hospitals, out after parents flew in to post A$50,000 bail

MELBOURNE, Aug. 23 -- A Singapore-born trainee surgeon has been released on bail in Australia after being accused of secretly filming hundreds of his colleagues in hospital restrooms. Ryan Cho, 28, f... Read More


MBPJ crackdown: 27 arrests, multiple business closures for unlicensed trade and illegal workers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Petaling Jaya authorities launched a major crackdown on illegal business activities and unauthorised foreign worker employment on Thursday night, leading to 27 arrests and sev... Read More


From cockroaches to filthy sinks - DBKL exposes hidden reality in Wangsa Maju eateries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Health and cleanliness violations were exposed during City Hall's (DBKL) latest night enforcement operation in Wangsa Maju. Inspections on 32 premises revealed dirty kitchens... Read More


In Putrajaya around National Day? Here's why you'll hear 14 loud bangs and can't fly your drone

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- The Putrajaya district police have issued a strict reminder against the flying of drones during the upcoming 2025 National Day celebrations. The ban covers all rehearsal even... Read More


Fahmi Fadzil denies ordering social media blackout on Zara Qairina case

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has denied ordering restrictions against social media content about the Zara Qairina incident, after he was accused of doing so by a... Read More


Health Ministry acknowledges staff crisis at HKL as five doctors handle 300 patients daily

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Patients at Hospital Kuala Lumpur's orthopaedic clinic face waits of up to six hours as a severe staff shortage left only five medical officers and seven specialists attending... Read More