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'Not in our neighbourhood': Khairy joins fight against 'mega towers' in Damansara Heights

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin is leading a community protest to "save" Bukit Damansara from the proposed redevelopment of the iconic Wisma Damansara into two 60-stor... Read More


Firewood expands to KLCC: Michelin-Selected Penang steakhouse coming soon to the capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- Firewood, the Penang-based steakhouse distinguished by a Michelin Selection and listed in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, is preparing to make its debut in Kuala Lumpur... Read More


Pahang cops nab Malaysian and Cambodian for suspected ECRL cable theft, 'Musang' and 'Sepet' on the run

TEMERLOH, Oct. 3 -- Police have arrested a 30-year-old Malaysian and a 28-year-old Cambodian suspected of stealing cables from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. Temerloh district police chief,... Read More


Khazanah investment chief refutes rare earths partnership with China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has denied news reports suggesting it is in talks with China over a rare earths refinery project. Khazanah Chief Investment Officer Datuk Hisham Hamdan i... Read More


Malaysians, beware: Here's how your 'investment' can see you losing money to scammers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- If you think you are a savvy investor who could never get scammed into a fake investment, think again. This is the real-life story of how a retired professional who dabbles in... Read More


Soon, everyone can fly further: Tony Fernandes eyes smaller planes for AirAsia budget hub dream

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- Tan Sri Tony Fernandes wants to turn Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok into the "Dubai" of low-cost travel, and he is looking at new planes from China and Brazil to make it happen. The... Read More


Twice's Jeongyeon may miss Malaysia, Singapore concerts after pulling out of Philippines show due to health concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 3 -- Twice member Jeongyeon may not perform at the group's upcoming concerts in Malaysia and Singapore, following her sudden withdrawal from the Bulacan stop of their world tour. JYP Ente... Read More


Indonesian woman and young son killed after being swept away in Tongod floods

KINABATANGAN, Oct. 3 -- A mother and son were swept away and killed in a flash flood at Kampung Bangkulut, Tongod, yesterday night. Kinabatangan fire station chief Hairi Otuh said a distress call was... Read More


Magazine 'Elle UK' apologises after cropping Blackpink's Rose from Paris Fashion Week photo

LONDON, Oct. 3 -- British fashion magazine Elle UK has apologised for excluding Blackpink member Rose from a group photo posted on Instagram during Paris Fashion Week. The magazine faced backlash aft... Read More


Malaysian court blocks PetroSaudi's Tarek Obaid from trading Palantir stock as 1MDB asset freeze widens

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- The Malaysian High Court has barred PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) and its director Tarek Obaid from accessing or dealing with 2.5 million shares in US-based software compa... Read More