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Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant by 2034, eyes Russia and Canada as partners

JAKARTA, June 24 -- Indonesia plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as part of efforts to secure its energy future and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Energy and Mineral Resources Mini... Read More


Syed Saddiq calls five-year corruption trial 'hell I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy' after winning appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman described the five years of enduring his graft and corruption trial as "nothing short of hellish." Recounting the events that led to his... Read More


Pursuit of peacefulness: Why more young Malaysian couples prefer to live in quieter suburbs these days

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- There was a time when Petaling Jaya was considered "too far" to move to... satellite cities like Subang Jaya were not the first choice of many families then. In recent years,... Read More


Backed by Psy label and Soyeon's creative direction, Baby DONT Cry makes confident debut with youth anthem 'F Girl'

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- South Korean music icon Psy has launched his latest K-pop girl group, Baby DONT Cry (BDC), a four-member act he describes not as aiming to be "number one" but "the only ones".... Read More


Lokman Adam: Hishammuddin must seek forgiveness himself, show remorse to rejoin Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Umno supreme council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam has reportedly said that Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein personally appeal and show that he sincerely regrets his actions if... Read More


Bikers' reckless ride on Penang bridge caught on camera, police launch probe

NIBONG TEBAL, June 24 -- Police are reportedly investigating a group of high-powered motorcycle riders who allegedly used a lane reserved for cars and lorries on Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Sh... Read More


Bikers' reckless ride on second Penang bridge caught on camera, police launch probe

NIBONG TEBAL, June 24 -- Police are reportedly investigating a group of high-powered motorcycle riders who allegedly used a lane reserved for cars and lorries on Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Sh... Read More


From seeking husband's permission to picking the perfect organiser: Girl group Elite shares tidbits ahead of September concert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- Popular Malaysian girl group Elite has just announced their first solo concert in over 20 years. The Elite Live '25 concert will see all five original members of the group - ... Read More


Simplified: Why SIS won its Selangor fatwa challenge at Federal Court in 3-1 ruling

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- The Federal Court last Thursday in a 3-1 decision ruled that Selangor's 2014 fatwa could not be used against SIS Forum (Malaysia) as it is a company, which means the fatwa no ... Read More


'Don't need a middleman': Pakatan can work with GRS if they want, but Sabah BN wont, says Bung Moktar

KOTA KINABALU, June 24 -- Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has rejected the idea of negotiating with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) through intermediaries, insisting he does not need a middl... Read More