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Kota Kinabalu judge orders continued remand for school chef accused of raping teenage girlfriend, bail rejected

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- A 32-year-old who worked at a school as a chef, was charged with raping his underaged girlfriend. Zarvoel Saidi pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir ... Read More


Go crazy for the steamed handmade buns, dumplings and savoury fresh soybean milk at Solaris Mont Kiara's A Liang's Steamed Bun Shop

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Once dominated solely by the Japanese, the culinary landscape in Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas is evolving with a tide of new faces. One can walk down a street in the Solar... Read More


Modi's Malaysia visit shows India's growing trade profile - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 6 -- When Narendra Modi visited Malaysia, it was tempting to read the trip through familiar lenses: diaspora ties, historical goodwill, and growing people-to-people exchanges. Yet t... Read More


Is pre-school compulsory now? What parents need to know about Malaysia's new school reform

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- The government is pushing ahead with major changes to early childhood education, including making pre-school compulsory for children aged five. The move forms part of broader ... Read More


Malaysian actor Faizal Hussein balances acclaimed career with enduring Ultraman ties and upcoming 'Bidaah' sequel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Malaysian actor Faizal Hussein is widely recognised as a seasoned performer, having brought to life iconic characters such as Roy in the 1986 classic Gila-Gila Remaja and Ilham... Read More


Penang airport jam: Border agency says flight surge, not closed counters, behind long queues

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 6 -- The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) have clarified that all arrival counters at Penang International Airport were in operation, but a surge in passenger numbers le... Read More


Sessions Court jails army personnel 13 years, orders caning for bar toilet rape in Penampang

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 6 -- A 33-year-old army personnel was sentenced to 13 years in prison and five strokes of the cane after being found guilty of raping a 26-year-old woman in a bar toilet while she ... Read More


Viu's cult drama 'Bidaah' stirs fierce debates, returns as 'Walid' with power struggles and new faces

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Viu's Bidaah debuted last year to critical praise for its unflinching portrayal of a predatory cult leader, igniting heated regional debates on faith, power, and manipulation. ... Read More


Saifuddin Nasution: No further action on Facebook post linking Ismail Sabri to Rafizi's son syringe assault case

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 5 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 - The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has decided to take no further action (NFA) on investigations into a defamatory Facebook post that linked former pri... Read More


Saifuddin Nasution: No Home Ministry enforcement heads reassigned so far despite PM's accountability warning

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 5 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 - No enforcement agency heads under the Home Ministry have been reassigned so far, despite Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent warning on accou... Read More