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Penang's Mutiara LRT Line kicks off with road widening, utility works planned at multiple locations

GEORGE TOWN, July 16 -- Construction works on the Mutiara Line LRT project here are set to begin following the issuance of a notice to commence work. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the noti... Read More


Why Malaysia must bridge its research-to-market gap - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, July 16 -- Malaysia boasts ambitious national goals: a high-income economy, technological leadership, and sustainable development. Our universities, repositories of significant talent an... Read More


Mechanical issues leave Qantas passengers stranded in Singapore for third day

SYDNEY, July 16 -- Hundreds of Qantas passengers have been stranded in Singapore for more than two days after repeated delays to a Sydney-bound flight, worsened by earlier damage to another Qantas A38... Read More


How tariffs and taxes could derail Malaysia's climate ambitions - Mogesh Sababathy

Kuala Lampur, July 16 -- At a time when Malaysia must accelerate its climate transition, can we afford foreign and domestic policy shocks that destabilize our climate finance and green technology agen... Read More


Cancer Diaries: Where I almost tumble off an escalator and get reminded I'm a fall risk

Kuala Lampur, July 16 -- I almost fell off an escalator the other day and it made me so angry. Yes, I know someone reading this assumed perhaps I was careless, inattentive, staring at my phone or som... Read More


Malaysian tour agent arrested in Sepang for allegedly assaulting, threatening couple in Japan over 'turf' dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- A 36-year-old Malaysian tourism agent was reportedly arrested at a restaurant in Sepang yesterday evening for allegedly threatening and assaulting a Malaysian couple while the... Read More


QS ranks KL as world's 12th best city for students, highest since index began

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Kuala Lumpur is now the 12th best city for students worldwide, according to the 2026 QS Best Student Cities Rankings released yesterday. This is the city's highest-ever ranki... Read More


Keramat's Ikan Bakar Malaya is a dream come true for seafood lovers as fresh fish is grilled over a charcoal fire to juicy perfection

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Discerning grilled fish fans who look for fresh fish will be thrilled with Ikan Bakar Malaya, where their ikan bakar is a standout. It throws out the rule book for the typica... Read More


Can you sue over a cancelled concert? What to know about refunds, tribunals, and class action options

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Imagine: you managed to secure a ticket to catch your favourite singer or band live in action for the first time. As anticipation and excitement build up, just 10 days before... Read More


Trump's ostensible five conditions for visiting Malaysia in October 2025 - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 16 -- If diplomacy is akin to dexterous manoeuvres, then President Donald J. Trump is both the creative director and the post-modern impresario. One who demands the stage be set be... Read More