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Mamak that feeds our gut (and soul) - Rafidah Lani

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- As Malaysia celebrates its 68th Independence Day, we not only reflect on our nation's progress but also on what makes us uniquely Malaysian. Beyond language, ethnicity, and cu... Read More


Peter Anthony faces automatic disqualification from Sabah Assembly if no pardon petition filed by Sept 2

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 28 -- Melalap assemblyman Datuk Peter Anthony has until September 2 to file a petition for pardon or face automatic disqualification from the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, said... Read More


UUM lecturer loses bid to delay RM480,000 defamation payment to Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- A defamation judgment of RM480,000 against Universiti Utara Malaysia lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff must stand after the High Court rejected his last-ditch effort to delay paym... Read More


Malaysian man arrested at Singapore checkpoint after nearly 900 vapes found in van (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- A Malaysian man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after officers found more than 890 vapes and 6,700 related components hidden in the van he was driving. Singapore's Immigrat... Read More


Parliamentary focus should remain on policies, not women's attire-Vanessa Scully

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- The recent incident in the Dewan Rakyat involving Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has once again raised questions about the quality of parliamentary debate. Instead of engaging... Read More


Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 28 -- Penang is considering a new, expanded water taxi service that would cover routes between the island and the mainland, after a previously awarded pilot project for the island fa... Read More


Altantuya's father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah's 2006 murder claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian police to fully investigate claims that her 2006 murder was carried out... Read More


Berjaya Food posts record RM292m loss as Starbucks Malaysia hit by boycott impact, downsizing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Starbucks' operator in Malaysia, Berjaya Food Bhd, has reportedlyposted a record net loss of RM292 million for the financial year ending June, more than tripling from a year e... Read More


Watchdog study: One in five Malaysian parents say their kids have been scammed online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Scammers are increasingly targeting Malaysian minors, with one in five parents reporting their children aged seven to 17 have fallen victim to fraud, according to a new study ... Read More


Suhakam raises red flag over Gig Workers Bill 2025, warns of weak protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 despite welcoming its intent. In a statement, t... Read More