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From postal hub to cultural space: The story of KL's old General Post Office

Kuala Lampur, May 24 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 - Dataran Merdeka boasts many historical elements, but one of the most eye-catching architectural buildings is the old General Post Office (GPO), which evo... Read More


Rapid Rail identifies damaged train component as cause of yesterday's peak-hour Kelana Jaya LRT disruption

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- Rapid Rail has initiated a comprehensive inspection of its train fleet in response to the service disruption on the Kelana Jaya LRT line that occurred yesterday due to damage t... Read More


Rain Rave knife case sparks debate: Can offenders with mental disorders face charges in court?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- The recent knife-wielding incident at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang has raised questions surrounding the treatment of individuals with mental disorders wi... Read More


From China to Malaysia: Meet the Iranian psychiatrist cycling 5,000km across Asia despite war worries at home

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 -- Iranian cyclist Arezoo Eskandari arrived in Malaysia a few days ago after a 5,000km ride across Asia, even as growing conflict back home weighs heavily on her mind. Her solo ad... Read More


Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM

Kuala Lampur, April 30 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The average monthly wage for formal employees rose to RM3,167 in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia's Q4 statistics on em... Read More


How cheap can public hospitals get? Here's a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 -- Malaysia's healthcare system has seen rapid evolution over the decades, marked by the expansion of both private and government hospitals across the country. However, public ... Read More


Food vs fuel: Survey shows what Malaysians and Thais fear most as oil jitters rise

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 -- A new survey has found food and fuel prices topping consumer worries in Malaysia and Thailand as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz keep oil markets volatile. The study by Rak... Read More


Prescribing growth: Private hospitals drive Malaysia's RM7b medical tourism ambition

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Malaysia's private healthcare sector has evolved into a global medical tourism powerhouse, attracting 1.84 million international patients and generating RM3.34 billion in rev... Read More


Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Malaysia's main law on domestic violence does not protect everyone facing abuse - leaving those in non-marital relationships without access to critical safeguards. While the... Read More


From plastics to palm oil: Nine in 10 Malaysian manufacturers face crunch from shortages and high costs  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysian manufacturers are bracing for disruption. Nine in 10 manufacturers in the country expect operational hiccups in the coming weeks, with raw material shortages, risin... Read More