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No longer Malaysian: New border line puts Sebatik's 'two-nation house' in Indonesia

TAWAU, Jan. 31 -- The popular "two-nation house" at Sungai Haji Kuning, Pulau Sebatik, within Malaysian territory, is no longer a tourism attraction for the country. Kalabakan Member of Parliament Da... Read More


Anwar's anti-corruption campaign is gaining pace - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- The decision to charge Major General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis, a senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces, for criminal breach of trust should not be misread as a sign of... Read More


Mindef and MAF: Public expects no less than a total commitment to upholding a clean, honest and trustworthy service - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- I refer to the report Defence minister: Corruption in military is 'threat to national security,' not just embezzlement. Amid backlash over alleged corruption within the Malay... Read More


Sarawak airline AirBorneo rolls out 20pc fare cut for Chinese New Year homecoming

KUCHING, Jan. 31 -- Travellers heading home for Chinese New Year can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on AirBorneo fares. In a statement, the Sarawak-owned airline said the promotion applies to bookings ... Read More


Two collections, one story: Rizman Ruzaini's Hari Raya 2026 marks 20 years in style

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- An air of quiet elegance and anticipation filled Maison Rizman Ruzaini at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur on Thursday as the Malaysian fashion house unveiled its Hari Raya 2026 collec... Read More


Fresh ang pow notes: Why tradition endures - and where Malaysians can get them this Chinese New Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Despite the growing push for digital red packets and e-wallet transfers, Malaysians continue to favour physical ang pow - especially crisp new banknotes - as Chinese New Year ... Read More


'Kongsi': How a KL co-op born from Covid-19 lockdowns is working to improve Malaysia's food system

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- In the bustling corners of Old Klang Road, hidden within a kampung almost forgotten and right next to the Klang River, sits a cooperative space where a small but passionate gr... Read More


Fans and fashion converge as Thai heartthrob Joong Archen launches Bonia's Pavilion KL concept store

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 31 -- Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was alive yesterday with heart-shaped finger gestures and flashing cameras as Thai actor and model Joong Archen made a much-anticipated appearance at Bon... Read More


Rose and Katseye set to ignite Grammys stage with high-voltage K-pop double shot

SEOUL, Jan. 31 -- The Grammys haven't felt this much K-pop static in the air for a long while, and Rose is walking straight into it with the kind of momentum that feels both historic and a little punk... Read More


Indonesia can be back stronger as an emerging market by May 2026 - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 31 -- The recent alert issued by MSCI regarding Indonesia's equity market status has sent tremors through regional financial markets. Headlines have been dramatic, trading sessions... Read More