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Dr Mahathir shows progress in hip fracture recovery, granted short home leave after a month in IJN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) on January 6 for treatment of a fractured right hip following a fall at his res... Read More


Sabah's 40pc revenue entitlement discussions ongoing, Masidi insists progress despite lack of updates

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- State-Federal negotiations regarding Sabah's 40 per cent state revenue entitlement are actively ongoing, currently taking place at the technical and efficiency levels, said De... Read More


Semporna waters drowning in plastic waste, scuba instructor's viral post exposes rubbish facility failures

SEMPORNA, Feb. 6 -- Marine debris pollution in waters off Semporna town is worsening, drawing public attention after a viral Facebook post by scuba diving instructor Aquila Chu showing trash, particul... Read More


Kota Kinabalu judge orders continued remand for school chef accused of raping teenage girlfriend, bail rejected

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- A 32-year-old who worked at a school as a chef, was charged with raping his underaged girlfriend. Zarvoel Saidi pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir ... Read More


Go crazy for the steamed handmade buns, dumplings and savoury fresh soybean milk at Solaris Mont Kiara's A Liang's Steamed Bun Shop

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Once dominated solely by the Japanese, the culinary landscape in Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas is evolving with a tide of new faces. One can walk down a street in the Solar... Read More


Modi's Malaysia visit shows India's growing trade profile - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 6 -- When Narendra Modi visited Malaysia, it was tempting to read the trip through familiar lenses: diaspora ties, historical goodwill, and growing people-to-people exchanges. Yet t... Read More


Is pre-school compulsory now? What parents need to know about Malaysia's new school reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- The government is pushing ahead with major changes to early childhood education, including making pre-school compulsory for children aged five. The move forms part of broader ... Read More


Malaysian actor Faizal Hussein balances acclaimed career with enduring Ultraman ties and upcoming 'Bidaah' sequel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Malaysian actor Faizal Hussein is widely recognised as a seasoned performer, having brought to life iconic characters such as Roy in the 1986 classic Gila-Gila Remaja and Ilham... Read More


Penang airport jam: Border agency says flight surge, not closed counters, behind long queues

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 6 -- The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) have clarified that all arrival counters at Penang International Airport were in operation, but a surge in passenger numbers le... Read More


Sessions Court jails army personnel 13 years, orders caning for bar toilet rape in Penampang

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- A 33-year-old army personnel was sentenced to 13 years in prison and five strokes of the cane after being found guilty of raping a 26-year-old woman in a bar toilet while she ... Read More