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Seized 1MDB paintings put up for auction, but art world sniffs at sketchy-looking website

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The US Marshals Service is conducting an online sale of four valuable artworks created by renowned artists Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Diane Arbus, all of which were ... Read More


Johor MB raises healthcare worker recruitment concerns with Singapore minister in bilateral meet

SNGAPORE, July 31 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said he raised the issue of the republic's reported recruitment of Malaysia's healthcare workers during a meeting with Singapore Health M... Read More


Smoke and sourdough: How Neighbourwood became Bukit Mertajam's home for fire, flour and family-style shared plates

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 31 -- Neighbourwood isn't trying to be the next "it" place. Tucked in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, the grill house and bakery that chef Sean Khaw runs with his wife YY, an accomplishe... Read More


Burberry goes bold, adds more intensity with latest fragrance release, Goddess Perfume

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- Burberry Beauty has launched its latest fragrance, Goddess Perfume, expanding its existing Burberry Goddess line with what the brand describes as a more intense and sensual pr... Read More


LCS project progress at 73pc, slightly behind schedule, says defence minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The littoral combat ship (LCS) project is behind schedule at 72.9 per cent completion as of June 25, short of its 76.1 per cent target, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Kha... Read More


The 'who next' challenge that washed out a rally

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- A curious rally over the weekend, a wee fire doused by a single question, who replaces Anwar? Which was, all sentimentalities and tribal pangs aside, right on the nose. "Tur... Read More


Azalina: NFA classification doesn't mean game over for Faisal Halim acid attack case

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The investigation into the acid attack on national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim could be reopened should new evidence emerge, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman S... Read More


Constrained, contained and capped conflict between Thailand and Cambodia - Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- From co-ordinated drone attacks in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, to the explosion of walkie-talkies in the Middle East, the nature of modern warfare has changed dramatically. I... Read More


From crisis to collaboration: Why harm reduction is Malaysia's public health opportunity - Bakhtiar Talhah

Kuala Lampur, July 31 -- Almost two decades ago, I stood at the frontlines of Malaysia's HIV epidemic - a time when fear, stigma and silence ruled the discourse around drug use and HIV. The data was g... Read More


'Is it fair to bring a child into this?': Experts weigh in on financial, global fears stalling Malaysian youth's family plans

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- Malaysia's youths do want to start a family, but many aren't sure if it's the right time as financial realities stand in the way, along with quiet doubts about the future. Re... Read More