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Chanakya in Jerusalem - Abbi Kanthasamy

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 25 -- I watched Modi in Jerusalem the way you watch a childhood home being turned into a themed cafe - the walls still standing, the soul replaced by lighting design. Standing ovat... Read More


Johor Palace sounds alarm over deepfake clips claiming Ramadan aid from Agong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The Johor Palace has raised the alarm over a series of AI-generated TikTok videos impersonating the voice of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, warning the public a... Read More


Bersatu resets Melaka leadership with Radzi Jidin at the helm

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has appointed Mohd Radzi Md Jidin as its new Melaka state chief, following a major overhaul of the party's state leadership. The announcement c... Read More


Bills to amend Federal Constitution deserve distinguished treatment - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 25 -- In "Hats off to the drafters of the Bills to amend the Federal Constitution", I considered the proposed Article 145A(1) as a standout provision. It reads as follows: The Yang... Read More


Potty excuse: Licence-less lorry driver claims toilet emergency after Selangor JPJ snags him running a red light

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- A lorry driver who ran a red light tried to talk his way out of trouble by claiming he desperately needed to urinate when officers stopped him in Kuala Langat yesterday. Acco... Read More


Sungai Petani driver bolts over expired road tax, rams two cars during 10km chase

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- A simple case of an expired road tax turned dramatic when a man sped off and crashed into both a police vehicle and a civilian car in Sungai Petani, Kedah, late last night. T... Read More


Bukit Kayu Hitam senior border agency commander escapes unhurt after attackers open fire in 6.30am ambush

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The commander of the Malaysian Customs and Border Protection Agency (AKPS) in Bukit Kayu Hitam was attacked by two armed men early this morning, Utusan Malaysia reported. In ... Read More


Communications Ministry: Grindr and Blued websites blocked, MCMC weighs legal move on apps

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Malaysia has blocked access to the websites of LGBTQ+ dating platforms Grindr and Blued, with regulators now examining legal options to curb their mobile applications, accordi... Read More


Police: Sarawak longhouse resident fatally shot after threatening to report neighbour's shotgun misuse

JULAU, Feb. 25 -- A 69-year-old man was shot dead at a longhouse in Sungai Minus, Entabai here on Tuesday in what police described as a dispute over the misuse of a firearm. Julau police chief DSP Al... Read More


Sibu MP calls for stricter land classification after Jalan Pahlawan shoplot collapse

SIBU, Feb. 25 -- Land development in Sibu must be more systematically classified, with clear identification of areas suitable for construction and those that are not, to safeguard the rights and inter... Read More