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New Zealand health data ransom: Why 'Kazu' hackers extended their deadline

WELLINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Hackers claiming to have accessed more than 100,000 people's health records in New Zealand have reportedly extended a ransom deadline until Friday, after saying they want to buil... Read More


Here's why social media firms may come to love Malaysia's new Online Safety Act

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 7 -- Social media companies now have to play by the rules of a new law in Malaysia, but they may find it actually benefits them. On January 1, these two key events affecting these ... Read More


Asean's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Past, Current and Future: Chairs of Asean have to be deeply concerned - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- Full-scale warfare in Yemen may seem distant from Southeast Asia, but the recent turn of events in the Arabian Peninsula demands Southeast Asian strategic attention - especiall... Read More


Transport minister: Govt committed to ensure My50 price remains unchanged despite RM100m funding shortfall

PETALING JAYA, Jan. 7 -- The My50 public transport pass programme is grappling with a RM100 million funding shortfall after passenger claims significantly outpaced the budget allocated by the Ministry... Read More


Malaysian jailed 41 weeks after 35,000 vapes seized in Singapore warehouse raids

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- SINGAPORE, Jan 7- A 21-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to 41 weeks' jail after being caught with tens of thousands of vapes and related components in Singapore. Channel N... Read More


Rembayung opens and Malaysia says 'tambah nasi' - Khairul Aming's restaurant sells out in record time

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 7 -- Famous Malaysian food influencer and entrepreneur Khairul Aming has officially launched his much-awaited restaurant, Rembayung, and it is living up to the hype. The 8,000-squa... Read More


Johor Immigration rescues three Indonesian women from alleged human trafficking, three locals arrested

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 7 - The Johor Immigration Department has rescued three Indonesian women, believed to be victims of human trafficking, during a special operation at a business ... Read More


About 80 Malaysians a day turn to HEAL 15555 mental health hotline for help, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Malaysians are making around 80 calls a day to the mental health helpline HEAL 15555, as mounting life pressures and greater awareness drive more people to seek emotional and p... Read More


Ex-Sabah Star politician to know fate Jan 12 over molestation charges

KOTA KINABALU, Jan. 6 -- A 53-year-old politician facing four molestation charges involving a 2021 State Unduk Ngadau contestant will learn his fate on January 12. The decision date was set at the co... Read More


BNM gets RM2.5b boost, plans RM10b guaranteed loans to widen SME financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will receive an additional RM2.5 billion to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on helping first-time borrowers gain access to ... Read More