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Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures - and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow - especially crisp new banknotes - as Chinese New Year ... Read More


Starting school at six: How Malaysia stacks up against its neighbours

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- Malaysian children may soon begin formal schooling at six years old instead of seven, after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested lowering the entry age to bring t... Read More


Anthony Loke says police will use existing laws to tackle cable theft, no parliamentary action needed

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 20 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 - Transport Minister Anthony Loke said cable theft is a top priority, but there is no need to bring the matter to Parliament as enforcement will be carrie... Read More


Loke: Free 24-hour Thaipusam train service for Batu Caves festivities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony ... Read More


Free Thaipusam train rides as KTMB boosts frequencies, adds ETS services for CNY and Raya

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19 -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony ... Read More


MACC: Millions in cash, gold, luxury goods seized in defence procurement probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 15 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized over millions in cash, gold, and luxury goods and frozen more than tens of millions in company accounts in the inves... Read More


What is MyDigital ID and MyNIISe - and why Malaysians now need both to travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- Cross-border travel for Malaysians, and entry into Malaysia for foreign visitors, could soon be handled more efficiently through a single mobile application as the country ste... Read More