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Here's why Malaysians will cut out cafes, eating out first, but not food deliveries in economic pinch

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- When prices go up, will you stop ordering food deliveries first or stop eating outside at restaurants first? In research unit Rakuten Insight's latest monthly survey results ... Read More


The Ship weighs anchor: Once-iconic 90s steakhouse to scuttle Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sri Bahari outlets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- One of Malaysia's most storied dining institutions is scaling back its "fleet." The Ship, the legendary vessel-themed steakhouse chain, has announced the closure of two of it... Read More


Temple says Aidilfitri open house is off, disputes Penang DCM's replacement claim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- A Penang temple has flatly denied that any event will take place on April 11, pushing back against a state leader's claim that a "unity" banquet would go ahead in place of its... Read More


Can BTS beat Taylor Swift's 'Eras'? Analysts say new 'ARIRANG' tour might do it

SEOUL, April 9 -- South Korean K-pop megastars BTS kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul. The s... Read More


DPM Zahid: New national disaster council marks shift from response to preparedness

PUTRAJAYA, April 9 -- The establishment of the National Disaster Management Council (MPBN) reflects the government's serious commitment to shifting from post-disaster reaction to prioritising prepared... Read More


MACC remands former CEO, chairman over RM300m share deal scandal

PUTRAJAYA, April 9 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a former chief executive of a government statutory body and a company chairman over alleged collusion in a share sale... Read More


Subsidy surge: India raises fertiliser support 11pc as war-driven costs bite

NEW DELHI, April 9 -- India has hiked subsidies for farming fertilisers by 11 per cent from last year to support its vast agriculture sector from surging prices sparked by the Middle East war. The ag... Read More


World Bank: Malaysia's BUDI95 fuel reform 'step in the right direction'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysia's targeted fuel subsidy reform under BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) is a step in the right direction amid the West Asia crisis as the government seeks to better manage fi... Read More


'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

LOS ANGELES, April 8 -- A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who supplied the drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry is set to be sentenced in a California court on Wednesday. Jasveen Sangha c... Read More


MCMC investigates 36 fake news cases on energy crisis: Strict action promised

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened 36 investigation papers into the spread of fake news on social and digital media related to the global en... Read More