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Maxim Malaysia expands small business support programme nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Maxim Malaysia is widening its small business assistance programme nationwide, offering free equipment and hygiene-focused support to help local entrepreneurs improve their op... Read More


Perak police probe sexual harassment allegations against PKNPk CEO

IPOH, Aug. 13 -- Perak police have opened an investigation into alleged slander involving sexual harassment claims against Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) chief executive officer Datuk Red... Read More


Khairul Aming reveals 24kg weight loss after sticking to daily gym routine despite hectic year building his food empire

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Malaysian entrepreneur and social media star Khairul Aming has revealed a dramatic 24kg weight loss after sticking to a daily gym routine and watching his diet for an entire y... Read More


Meth, heroin and cannabis worth RM18,500 found inside a Lumut police cell, and a cop's in trouble too

IPOH, Aug. 13 -- Three men, including a police constable, were arrested after police seized drugs worth RM18,534 at the Lumut police station lock-up in Manjung. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zai... Read More


Jobstreet: Firms still keen on hiring, job ads grew 33pc year-on-year

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Jobstreet said the Malaysian job market appeared resilient in the face of a global supply crisis, as firms continue to show keenness in hiring despite the slight increase in t... Read More


Any attempt for DAP to leave the government would strengthen the politics of attacking it - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 13 -- When 4,264 DAP delegates gather on Sunday to decide whether the party should remain in government posts for the remainder of the parliamentary term, they will be making a deci... Read More


Malaysia's economy expands 6pc in Q2, first-half growth steady at 5.7pc, says BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, bringing first-half growth to 5.7 per cent. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffou... Read More


Landfill lunches? Sabah group asks Kota Kinabalu City Hall to clarify packed food claims

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 13 -- The Sabah Environment Action Group (SEAG) is seeking a clarification from City Hall (DBKK) over claims that food vendors are selling packed meals at the Kayu Madang landfill.... Read More


Grab tests Women-Only Rides feature: Here is how it works and how to get verified

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Grab has quietly rolled out a new Women-Only Rides (Beta) feature in Malaysia, matching female passengers exclusively with female driver-partners. For many women, this is a s... Read More


In Johor, police probe claim of suspected Toyota Hilux following student walking home

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 13 -- Police are investigating a report that a Toyota Hilux followed a food trader's 12-year-old son as he was walking home in Taman Megah Ria here on Tuesday. Seri Alam police chie... Read More