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Works minister says RM4b needed for federal road maintenance, but only 30pc usually approved

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has reportedly said his ministry needs up to RM4 billion annually to properly maintain federal roads, but typically receives on... Read More


Loni Anderson, 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star, dies at 79

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 -- Loni Anderson, best known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati, died Sunday at age 79 in Los Angeles from "an acute prolonged illness". Her death was confirme... Read More


'Wasting sanitary pads to mock rivals': Wanita DAP slams veterans' protest as disrespectful to women

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Wanita DAP has reportedly criticised the Negeri Sembilan DAP Veterans Club for using sanitary pads as gimmicks during a protest against the party's leadership, calling the act ... Read More


Fragile ceasefire on the brink: Cambodia and Thailand face renewed crossfire - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 4 -- The borderlands between Thailand and Cambodia are once again teetering on the edge of conflict. What had appeared to be a tentative peace is now hanging by a thread. In an off... Read More


Expect an unlikely pairing of Levantine and Japanese for a happy meal at Zaataru, Taman Tun Dr Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- When chefs Ameer Alzalek, Andy Choy and Joel Kirk team up, good things like Zaataru happen. Like the spice za'atar it was named for, Zaataru's food is a blend of many differen... Read More


Pope Leo draws one million for final mass at Rome youth jubilee, calls for peace over war

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 4 -- ROME, Aug 4 - Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people yesterday, the culmination of a pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across ... Read More


MAHB says sorry after KLIA Aerotrain door glitch halts service for 15 minutes, third incident since July reopening

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- A technical issue involving the Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) caused a 15-minute service disruption this morning. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB... Read More


'It sounded just like my brother': How deepfake voices are fuelling money scams

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Imagine receiving a voice note on WhatsApp from someone who sounds exactly like your younger brother - his voice, tone, and even the way he says your name are all spot on. He ... Read More


AI scams are getting real: Here are the cases happening in Malaysia that you should know about

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- Scams used to be easy to spot - all it took was some bad grammar, a weird link, or a dodgy phone call. But in today's digital era, fraudsters are using artificial intelligence... Read More


7 dishes every Malaysian claims to know (but might secretly have to Google) and the one ingredient that always trips us up

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 -- There are some dishes every Malaysian is expected to know - not just enjoy eating but maybe even make - but the truth is quite a few of us need to Google the dish. We nod conf... Read More