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The Merdeka I see from my window - Nahrizul Adib Kadri

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- From my office window at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, I can see the lake. The Varsity Lake, or Tasik Varsiti. On most days, it's quiet. Not silent, but calm... Read More


So who gets into the Merdeka Award 2025 shortlist?

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- August is when we get all worked up and annoyed about owning Malaysia, or in most cases, not owning it enough. How about how Malaysia feels? Who should tanah airku, tanah tum... Read More


Mexican tacos meet Malaysian flavours at Calle Taco in Kampung Attap, KL

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 28 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 - This is a colourful platter of tacos, both in terms of hue and flavour. Which to try first? Perhaps the Peranakan influenced pongteh and tea duck, smok... Read More


Dare to look down: KL Tower's new Glass Box lets visitors step into the sky this Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Not for the faint-hearted, Kuala Lumpur Tower has unveiled a new attraction that lets visitors walk 300 metres above the city in a transparent glass cube. Called Glass Box (M... Read More


Police comb through CCTV as probe continues into Form Three student's fall from Sabak Bernam school hostel

SHAH ALAM, Aug. 28 -- Police are reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to assist in investigations into an incident where a Form Three student recently fell from a school hostel building ... Read More


Understanding the Personal Data Protection Act and what you can do in case of personal data breach

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- In an age of phishing, spam bombardment and potential scams, protecting personal data has never been more crucial. That's why the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) exi... Read More


UMSC introduces Q-Ward, Malaysia's first smart ward with AI-driven patient care

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) has rolled out Q-Ward, Malaysia's first fully operational smart ward with advanced digital systems designed to improve patient care and streaml... Read More


'Think, use your brain': Mimifly on how Serumpun MV controversy shaped her latest single Nara (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- Malaysian singer-songwriter Mimifly has returned with a powerful new single packed with Nusantara vibes and a homage to Malaysian folklore through Nara. Nara, which literally... Read More


Passenger and cargo ferry proposed between Penang and Aceh

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 28 -- A new ferry route connecting Penang with Aceh, Indonesia, is a step closer to reality after the Penang Port Commission (PPC) and the Aceh government reached a consensus on the ... Read More


Higher fines, caning among new penalties as Singapore targets rise in vaping and Kpods

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28 -- Singapore will reportedly roll out tougher penalties against vaping and drug-laced e-cigarettes on September 1, as authorities seek to stem rising abuse among the young. Accordi... Read More