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Alternative R&B singers Tabber, Rad Museum and Miso want fans to vibe with them at label's first KL show

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- South Korean alternative R&B label You.Will.Knovv is currently going on their first ever world tour and Malaysia is on the list. You.Will.Knovv is set to take over Zepp KL th... Read More


Bayan Baru MP proposes dedicated senior citizens ministry amid concerns over ageing population

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin has called on the government to establish a dedicated Ministry for Senior Citizens, warning that Malaysia is still unprepared to face the challenges... Read More


Singapore crime trends: Knife attacks, molestation and thefts climb in first half of 2025

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 -- The first six months of 2025 saw increases in the city-state's knife-related crimes, rape, molestation and theft compared with the same period in 2024. In a mid-year crime brief... Read More


Books Kinokuniya Damansara Pavilion set to open Sept 4

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Petaling Jaya and Damansara residents will soon be able to get their Books Kinokuniya fix without heading into town - the Damansara Pavilion branch is set to open on September... Read More


Japanese Film Festival celebrates 21st year with 13 films across Malaysia: What to watch, where to go and how to join

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) organised by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) will return this year for its 21st edition, with all screenings set to take place at se... Read More


Pontian mini-market shut 30 days for flying Johor flag upside down, says council

PONTIAN, Aug. 26 -- The Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) has ordered a mini-market in Pekan Nanas here to close for 30 days after it was found flying the Johor state flag upside down yesterday. Counc... Read More


Fish kill spreads across Tambunan villages in Sabah, officials warn against eating catch

TAMBUNAN, Aug. 26 -- The Tambunan District Fisheries Office has attributed the mass death of pelian fish in Sungai Tagal at Kg Nuntunan and surrounding villages to prolonged hot weather that caused sh... Read More


The long-term cost to the bully - Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 26 -- Most warnings about bullying focus on protecting victims, the trauma, humiliation, and psychological scars that victims are forced to carry. Yet far less attention is given t... Read More


Residents, rights groups: URA Bill may displace Malaysians, divide communities and enrich developers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- A coalition of housing and residents' associations has urged the government to withdraw the proposed Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Bill from Parliament, warning that it grants... Read More


RM39m back to Perak residents yearly via water subsidies and rebates, says MB

IPOH, Aug. 25 -- Nearly RM39 million is being channelled back to Perak's residents every year by Perak Water Board (LAP) through water subsidies and rebates, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Moha... Read More