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From kuih raya container to coin machine: Why BNM wants your spare coins spent, not stored

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 25 -- At a Maybank branch here, a man who wished to be known only as Pak Cik Rahmat waited patiently in line in front of a coin deposit machine, a yellow shopping bag slung over his sh... Read More


TM pivots to U Mobile for 5G services as it terminates DNB agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- U Mobile has signed a three-year 5G wholesale contract with Telekom Malaysia (TM), paving the way for Unifi Mobile to gain access to U Mobile's 5G network. This also means Uni... Read More


Maxis launches AI-powered firewall to block scam calls and SMS on its network

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Maxis says it has rolled out a new AI-powered network firewall designed to strengthen protection against scam calls and SMS. The system has been operational since January 2026... Read More


Singapore publishes wealth data for first time, Finance Ministry finds richest 1pc own 14pc of assets

SINGAPORE, Feb. 25 -- The wealthiest one per cent of households in Singapore control about 14 per cent of the nation's total household wealth, placing the Republic broadly in line with other advanced ... Read More


'Single window, single offer' system likely to begin in 2027, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- The government is targeting next year to begin implementing its proposed "single window, single offer" policy. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said th... Read More


Motorcycle-riding assailants slash man in daylight attack outside commercial building in George Town

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- A 33-year-old man was left severely injured after he was slashed by a group of motorcycle-riding attackers outside a commercial buildingin George Town this morning. Northeast... Read More


Perak allocates RM4.75m to aid higher education students

IPOH, Feb. 25 -- The Perak government has allocated a total of RM4.75 million to support Perak students pursuing higher education, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Saarani said the stat... Read More


Singapore midnight taxi ride turns violent as drunk passenger chokes driver on expressway, gets 12 weeks' jail

SINGAPORE, Feb. 25 -- A man who assaulted a taxi driver after quarrelling with his fiancee in the back of the vehicle was sentenced to 12 weeks' imprisonment on Wednesday. The court heard that 53 yea... Read More


MACC remands three over alleged falsified documents in RM5m food aid programme

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 25 -- Three individuals, including an NGO chairman and its treasurer, have been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting falsified documen... Read More


Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin offers to give up RM69.5m award to end all lawsuits involving HYBE and NewJeans

SEOUL, Feb. 25 -- Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has offered to give up the 25.6 billion won (RM69.5 million) she is set to receive from her recent court victory in exchange for ending all legal disputes... Read More