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Licensed taxis struggle as illegal cross-border operators dominate Singapore-Johor run

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Licensed cross-border taxi drivers in Singapore and Johor Bahru say they are struggling to survive as illegal operators continue to undercut them with door-to-door services. A... Read More


A storm is coming: Varoufakis and the age of techno-feudalism - Shahridan Faiez

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 8 -- Yesterday, while a thunderstorm raged over Kuala Lumpur, another kind of storm was brewing inside the historic Majestic Hotel. In a small room filled with thinkers, activists, ... Read More


After 'Singaporeans only' claim, Johor Bahru council lists all car washes as high-risk activity

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has reclassified all car wash centres in its jurisdiction as "high-risk businesses," putting them under increased monitoring and heavier reg... Read More


Tengku Zafrul picks apart Dr Mahathir's 'clearly false' claims about US-Malaysia trade deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz has rebutted former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's criticism of Malaysia's recent trade arrangement with the United States, saying the l... Read More


Industry concerns emerge as Gig Workers Bill set for parliamentary reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Industry players are warning the government against rushing the Gig Workers Bill through Parliament this month, saying the legislation should not proceed without first establis... Read More


Say 'konnichiwa' to By age 18: All the way from Japan to Damansara Heights The Five, serving their gluten-free udon and plant-based menu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- Meat-free. Gluten-free. These are words that will bring shivers down the spine of those who love their protein, prefer stronger flavours on their tongue or those who aren't glu... Read More


Cape off, badge on: Former Superman actor Dean Cain to be sworn in as ICE agent

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 -- Dean Cain is taking his hero act from Metropolis to the US-Mexico border. The former Lois & Clark:The New Adventures of Superman star is set to be sworn in as an Immigration an... Read More


Cape off, badge on: Former Superman actor Dean Cain to be sworn in as ICE officer

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 -- Dean Cain is taking his hero act from Metropolis to the US-Mexico border. The former Lois & Clark:The New Adventures of Superman star is set to be sworn in as an Immigration an... Read More


Massive blaze near Pantai Dalam KTM levels homes, guts Mydin Mart - but no one hurt (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- A fire destroyed most of a squatter settlement and gutted a row of shop lots, including a Mydin Mart, near the Pantai Dalam KTM station last night. The city's Fire and Rescue ... Read More


Do you have high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension? You might live longer in Malaysia, but without good health and with higher dementia risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 8 -- How long do you hope to live? Up to 100 years old? In Malaysia, a baby born in 2024 is expected to live up to 75.2 years on average, up from 74.5 years in 2014, according to t... Read More