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Free education for students with disabilities: From access to national return on investment - Hasrul Hosshan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 9 -- The announcement of free education for students with disabilities in the Higher Education Plan 2026-2035 should be welcomed as a bold and principled move. It signifies a clear ... Read More


The great 'banchan' break-up: Are South Koreans about to pay for their favourite freebie?

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- A fierce debate is bubbling across South Korea's dining scene as restaurateurs weigh a once-unthinkable move: charging for banchan refills. The country's free-flowing side dishes - f... Read More


Gundam's big twist? A 39-year-old Guns N' Roses anthem suddenly climbing the charts in Japan (VIDEO)

TOKYO, Feb. 8 -- When Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe hit Japanese cinemas on January 30, audiences expected cutting-edge mecha spectacle - not a blast of late-'80s American ro... Read More


Slowing down the fast fashion crisis - Audrey Kang Nian, Jelina Teoh and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 8 -- According to the Fast Fashion Statistics 2025, the global fast fashion industry is worth more than US$163 billion. Brands like Shein, which now controls close to half of the g... Read More


Malaysia must be safeguarded against racial, religious divisions, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The country must be safeguarded against threats of division based on race and religion, which are becoming increasingly evident globally, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar I... Read More


Body of woman, believed homeless, found on Jalan Sentul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- A woman, believed to be homeless, was found dead on Jalan Sentul near a traffic light this morning. The victim, thought to be a local, is estimated to be in her 40s or 50s, ac... Read More


Police seize RM69,000 worth of drugs hidden in helium tanks, four arrested

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Police have detained four individuals, including three foreigners, and seized various drugs concealed in helium tanks following two special operations on Jalan Tun Razak yester... Read More


BTS set Seoul buzzing with free comeback concert - here's how ARMY can get in

SEOUL, Feb. 8 -- BTS are officially stepping back into the spotlight - and they're doing it with a free outdoor concert in the heart of Seoul that promises to turn Gwanghwamun Square into the world's ... Read More


We need smarter ways to keep people out of hospitals - Zareen Nadra Mohd Nasir

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 8 -- Malaysia has made undeniable progress in healthcare infrastructure over the past few decades. New hospitals continue to be built, specialist centres are expanding and advanced ... Read More


Johor Bahru police seek witnesses after video of alleged child bullying in Kampung Melayu Majidee goes viral

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 8 -- Johor police are investigating a viral video showing an alleged bullying incident involving a group of children at Jalan Mewah, Kampung Melayu Majidee in the state capital yeste... Read More