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Malaysia loses US$775m a year to illicit tobacco trade as market share hits 55pc, study finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- Malaysia is estimated to be losing around US$775 million (RM3.2 billion) in tax revenue annually to illicit tobacco, with illegal products accounting for more than half of th... Read More


AI doesn't negotiate: Will Malaysia rule it or obey it? - Ahmad Nizam Che Kasim

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- When the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, issued his 14 September statement on artificial intelligence, he did not mince words. AI harms, he wr... Read More


More than a bowl of cendol - Ng Kwan Hoong

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- Some reunions are carefully planned. Others begin with a simple suggestion: "Shall we go for cendol?" My wife and I were in Ipoh to attend the Malaysian Medical Association ... Read More


Malaysia Day: We must be the Malaysians we wish we were

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- SEPT 16 - There was a time when social media wouldn't stop showing me videos of foreigners coming to Malaysia and praising it to the skies. I do think it's important that we... Read More


Need some East Malaysian wisdom and whimsy? Here's some social media gems

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- So it's Malaysia Day and you think your social media feed needs some local, or specifically East Malaysian flavour? As the kids say these days, I got you fam. Here's our pi... Read More


PJ SS2 Restoran MaMa Lee's Home Cooked Kitchen turns family favourites into worthy feasts for get-togethers

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 16 -- In this era where hype food like blue-coloured pasta and "bulu bulu" hairy cake pulls in diners out of curiosity and for their social media, it's refreshing to find a humble... Read More


Police confirm body found in Perak waters is missing angler

SHAH ALAM, Sept. 16 -- Police have confirmed that the body of a man found floating in the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak, this morning is one of the three anglers missing since Monday. Klang Utara... Read More


Celebrating 63 years of togetherness: East Malaysians share what it means to be Malaysian

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- Julia Chan and Arif Zikri spoke to Sabahans and Sarawakians on what Malaysia means to them and what it means to be Malaysian. The Sabah perspective Ask Sabahans about being... Read More


Should social platforms require MyKad for age verification? Experts cite censorship, cybersecurity concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- As Malaysia approaches the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, an important debate is emerging over the legislation's age verification requirements. The discussion... Read More


New-generation MyKad applications open tomorrow with enhanced security features

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 16 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 - The National Registration Department (NRD) has unveiled the new-generation MyKad with a redesigned appearance and enhanced security features. The new... Read More