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Dialogue key, Zahid says, as Prabowo faces crisis after protests erupt in Indonesia over delivery rider's death

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- Every problem in a country can be resolved through open dialogue at the negotiating table without the need for demonstrations, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahi... Read More


Hajiji teases Sabah state assembly dissolution, says media can 'still take one- or two-week' break

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has hinted that the state assembly may be dissolved in the near future, but stopped short of giving a date. Speaking to Sinar Hari... Read More


Loke: Urban Renewal Bill serves the people, not DAP politics

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- The Urban Renewal Act (URA) Bill is not a DAP agenda, the party's secretary-general Anthony Loke said, dismissing claims from some quarters. According to Berita Harian, Loke,... Read More


Thailand's new 50- and 100-baht notes: Real, just plastic from Nov 2025

BANGKOK, Aug. 30 -- Travelling in Thailand this November? Don't be alarmed if your 50- and 100-baht notes look a little different; they're going polymer. Thailand began switching banknotes to plastic... Read More


Tonight's 'Justice for Zara' rally in Kuching called off at 11th hour

KUCHING, Aug. 30 -- The 'Justice for Zara' rally scheduled to take place here tonight has been called off. A spokesman for the organisers confirmed the cancellation when contacted today. "It's not h... Read More


Military pacts and alliances must be HADR-driven first in Asean and Indo-Pacific in the Ring of Fire - Phar Kim Beng and Chin Jit Kai

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 30 -- The Indo-Pacific is often analysed through the prism of geopolitics: the rivalry between the United States and China, the shadow of nuclear deterrence, the proliferation of bi... Read More


New Moda president Cyrus Chin pushes for longer terms and stronger platform for designers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- Empowering and elevating Malaysian designers will be the main focus of Cyrus Chin as he takes on the presidency of the Malaysian Official Designers Association (MODA). Chin, ... Read More


Sold out in minutes: Pop Mart's new Labubu series sparks global rush, WeChat store crashes in China

BEIJING, Aug. 29 -- The mini Labubu craze is showing no signs of slowing down as the latest series from Chinese toymaker Pop Mart sold out almost instantly worldwide. The dolls vanished within minute... Read More


Johor MB orders probe into viral 'Kuda Kepang' video alleging non-Islamic practices in Batu Pahat

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug. 29 -- The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) and the police have been ordered to immediately probe and take action on a viral video related to a Kuda Kepang performance belie... Read More


Referring the Urban Renewal Bill to a parliamentary select committee is a step in the right direction - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- Three years ago, in "Leading by listening" I commended then Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for referring the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 (Bill No. 29/2... Read More