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Free now, freer two weeks later: Merdeka or Malaysia tug of war

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 4 -- The fortnight quandary the West, that dominant third of the federation, experiences every year. Merdeka on August 31, and 15 days lapse for Malaysia Day on September 16. It'... Read More


From rice panic to price collapse: The ESG blind spot in Malaysia's food security - Dalilawati Zainal

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 4 -- In 2023, the world went through a rice panic. India's abrupt export restrictions and unpredictable weather patterns sent rice prices to 15-year highs. Malaysia, which relies h... Read More


Autonomous warfare: Lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East that Asean has to take note - Phar Kim Beng and Lutfy Hamzah

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 4 -- The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are not only brutal reminders of geopolitics in flux; they also highlight a profound shift in the very character of warfare. Autonomou... Read More


Singapore orders Meta, X to correct 'false' claims by US comic Sammy Obeid over show cancellations

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 -- Singapore's Ministry for Digital Development and Information (MDDI) has reportedly instructed Meta and X to issue correction notices to users who accessed posts by US-based comed... Read More


Not just for the aged: What you need to know about dementia in young adults and kids

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- When most people think of dementia, they picture a frail elderly person in their late 60s, struggling to recall a simple detail. But here's the lesser-known side of dementia:... Read More


'We will start again from zero': World champs Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei say rewards won't distract them

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 4 -- Newly crowned world champions Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei have reportedly said they are grateful for the appreciation theyreceived recently but intend to remain focused on t... Read More


Inquest into Zara Qairina's death continues Monday with document examiner's testimony

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 4 -- A document examiner from the Chemistry Department is set to be the second expert witness to testify in the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, with p... Read More


Pregnant cosplayer dies after fall from 28th floor of Penang condo, say police

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- A 34-year-old woman dressed in an anime costume died after falling from the 28th floor of a condominium in Bayan Lepas, Penang, last night. Residents heard a loud noise aroun... Read More


Rise in school bullying prompts calls for reform and comprehensive prevention in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Malaysia has recorded a sharp rise in school bullying cases over the past four years, prompting renewed calls for legal reform and preventive measures. According to CNA, the ... Read More


New guidelines soon in Johor to ensure Kuda Kepang, cultural performances align with Islamic teachings

JOHOR BARU, Sept. 4 -- The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) will soon introduce new guidelines to ensure Kuda Kepang performances and other cultural activities do not contain elements of pol... Read More