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PM says it again: No urgent need for Cabinet reshuffle, unity govt remains stable despite Rafizi and Nik Nazmi's exit

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has again dismissed speculation of Cabinet reshuffle, assuring the public that the unity government remains stable and operational despi... Read More


Opal Chuangsri makes history and headlines as Thailand's first Miss World

HYDERABAD, June 1 -- Thailand has won its first Miss World crown after 22-year-old Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri claimed the title at the 72nd Miss World pageant held in Hyderabad on Saturday. According t... Read More


Two-thirds of Malaysian universities drop in CWUR's Global 2000 rankings amid funding challenges

[EMBARGO JUNE 2, June 1 -- Nine Malaysian universities, led by Universiti Malaya (UM), featured in the 2025 edition of the Center for World University Rankings' (CWUR) Global 2000 list, but two-thirds... Read More


Caught cutting the line at Woodlands or Tuas? Singapore's ICA says expect a U-turn or a blacklist

SINGAPORE, June 1 -- As the June school holidays begin in Singapore, the country's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers are stepping up enforcement against motorists who attempt to jum... Read More


What gas subsidy cut? Armizan tells Wee Ka Siong ministry just cracking down on misuse, policy not new

PUTRAJAYA, June 1 -- Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has urged Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong to review the regulations introduced during his tenure in the Cabinet before making public statements on government polici... Read More


As Dayaks mark Gawai, Sarawak St John Ambulance founder calls for peace in 'uncertain and unpredictable world'

KUCHING, June 1 -- Gawai Dayak has grown to become a powerful symbol of unity, hope, and aspiration for the Dayak community - the majority ethnic group in Sarawak. Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon, founder of... Read More


From influencer to Islamist: Cleopatra joins PAS to 'secure children's future', vows commitment to party's spiritual training

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 -- Influencer Nur Fathiah Syazwana Shaharuddin, better known as Cleopatra, has officially joined the Islamist party PAS yesterday, citing the need to provide a better future for h... Read More


Craving a snack? Go bananas for the 'pisang goreng' and 'kuih bakul' at USJ 2 Goreng Pisang in Subang Jaya

SUBANG JAYA, June 1 -- As a kid, I used to take the bus (read: small van) home from school in Subang. I lived the furthest, so I was always the last one off. Most of the other kids lived nearby, so ... Read More


Clubbing without alcohol in bright daylight: What is 'coffee rave', the new music and cafe trend brewing in KL?

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 -- There's a new party trend making waves across town - you go clubbing to dance music, but not at night... and certainly there is no alcohol involved. Get your latte on and join... Read More


Morning music and mocha vibes: KL's arguably first coffee rave redefines clubbing culture without the booze

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 -- Julia, 30, would sometimes stay up all night for a party - but yesterday morning she decided to try something different. Instead of dressing up, she was just wearing a white t... Read More