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Cruise ship rescues man from boat in distress in Straits of Malacca

SINGAPORE, Sept. 3 -- A cruise ship operated by Dream Cruises rescued a man found in a small boat in distress in the Straits of Malacca this morning. The Genting Dream, which was on a three-night voy... Read More


TikTok made me buy it: Why short videos trigger instant shopping - Yusniza Kamarulzaman

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- You scroll through TikTok for what feels like only five minutes. Suddenly, there's a scarf, a phone case, and a Korean skincare product in your cart - and before you know it, ... Read More


TikTok Shop's continuous investment in safety fuels sustainable growth for Malaysian MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Malaysia's digital economy continues to gain momentum, with an expanding community of over 1.8 million local sellers and 3.8 million affiliate creators leveraging TikTok Shop ... Read More


Johor's smart city plans to prioritise tech, sustainability and community well-being, says infrastructure chief

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept. 2 -- Johor Infrastructure Group's managing director Datuk Mahadzir Aziz said Johor is on the right track to emerge as a model state in the development of smart cities, in line with ... Read More


SARA RM100: Noble idea, flawed rollout - Derek Kok

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- Recently, I wrote about the RM100 SARA aid as a "policy trial balloon" to shift Malaysia's welfare system towards universalism. The principle of it was sound: a benefit for a... Read More


White-hot luck: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah credit jerseys for Paris silver

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- The white Yonex jerseys worn by national shuttlers Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are being credited as a "good luck charm" during their run to a silver medal at the World Champion... Read More


Apartment security guard injured after being struck with a brick in Gelang Patah

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 2 - Police have arrested a 37-year-old local man for allegedly striking a security guard on the head with a brick after being denied entry into an apartm... Read More