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Industry concerns emerge as Gig Workers Bill set for parliamentary reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Industry players are warning the government against rushing the Gig Workers Bill through Parliament this month, saying the legislation should not proceed without first establis... Read More


Say 'konnichiwa' to By age 18: All the way from Japan to Damansara Heights The Five, serving their gluten-free udon and plant-based menu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Meat-free. Gluten-free. These are words that will bring shivers down the spine of those who love their protein, prefer stronger flavours on their tongue or those who aren't glu... Read More


Cape off, badge on: Former Superman actor Dean Cain to be sworn in as ICE agent

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 -- Dean Cain is taking his hero act from Metropolis to the US-Mexico border. The former Lois & Clark:The New Adventures of Superman star is set to be sworn in as an Immigration an... Read More


Cape off, badge on: Former Superman actor Dean Cain to be sworn in as ICE officer

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 -- Dean Cain is taking his hero act from Metropolis to the US-Mexico border. The former Lois & Clark:The New Adventures of Superman star is set to be sworn in as an Immigration an... Read More


Massive blaze near Pantai Dalam KTM levels homes, guts Mydin Mart - but no one hurt (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- A fire destroyed most of a squatter settlement and gutted a row of shop lots, including a Mydin Mart, near the Pantai Dalam KTM station last night. The city's Fire and Rescue ... Read More


Do you have high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension? You might live longer in Malaysia, but without good health and with higher dementia risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- How long do you hope to live? Up to 100 years old? In Malaysia, a baby born in 2024 is expected to live up to 75.2 years on average, up from 74.5 years in 2014, according to t... Read More


Police: Robbers took RM300,000 loot from home of witness in Guan Eng corruption trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Armed robbers took an estimated RM300,000 worth of valuables after breaking into the home of a key witness in the corruption trial involving former finance minister Lim Guan En... Read More


Thailand issues widespread storm warning, Bangkok braces for downpour

BANGKOK, Aug. 8 -- Thailand's weather experts have issued a warning for widespread thunderstorms across 36 provinces, with Bangkok expected to see heavy rain over 60 per cent of the capital area. Res... Read More


Small steps, big gains: Sustainability for our micro-entrepreneurs - Dalilawati Zainal

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 8 -- In Malaysia, sustainability narratives often bring to mind images of large corporations reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. Public-listed multinati... Read More


From beauty queen to Miss Information: Thailand taps actress Panadda Wongphudee to counter Cambodia propaganda

BANGKOK, Aug. 8 -- Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee is her country's newest secret weapon to fight misinformation released by neighbouring Cambodia amid a fragile peace deal to end recent border hostil... Read More