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Johor government to enhance 'Smart City' technology for early extreme weather warnings

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct. 1 -- The Johor government will enhance its 'Smart City' technology to enable city residents to receive early flood warnings during extreme heavy rain that poses a risk of flash flood... Read More


ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia's new East Coast rail link open?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin carrying passengers as early as mid-December, ahead of its original January 2027 launch target. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibr... Read More


A day in Bengaluru: Flower markets, Andhra bhojanam and Farmlore, a produce-driven restaurant set on a 33-acre farm at the edge of India's Silicon Valley

BENGALURU, Oct. 1 -- Bengaluru, the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka and the country's third-most populous city, is perhaps best known as India's "Silicon Valley". It is home to the ... Read More


Malaysia plans A-to-D food grades to nudge manufacturers - and consumers - towards healthier choices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Malaysia could introduce a new food labelling system giving packaged food and drinks nutrition grades from A to D by the end of this year, Health Ministry official Dr Yap Wei A... Read More


Singapore-bound flight delayed in Macau as disruptive Scoot passenger removed to travellers' applause

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1 -- A Scoot flight from Macau to Singapore was delayed last week after a passenger was escorted off the aircraft for disruptive behaviour. The incident took place on September 27 abo... Read More


RM35 nasi lemak, RM30 Indomie: F1 food prices rev up at Sepang

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- Formula 1 fans heading to Sepang this weekend might want to leave a little extra room in the budget, with a plate of nasi lemak and fried egg listed at RM35 on an official vend... Read More


2030 is coming: are our graduates ready? - Siti Noorjannah Abd Halim

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 1 -- Imagine a Malaysian graduate walking into an interview in 2030. The interviewer does not begin by asking, "What is your CGPA?" Instead, the questions are different. "Can you ... Read More


Penang man charged with secretly filming four women using factory toilet

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 1 -- A 22-year-old man has been charged with secretly filming four women while they were urinating in a toilet at a factory in Penang, as well as possessing obscene videos. Berita ... Read More


Mercedes unveil Petronas-green W17 livery as F1 roars back to Sepang

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 1 -- Mercedes will roll out a striking new look at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with the W17 set to carry a special Petronas inspired livery. The Silver Arrows' ... Read More


'We are always open': BN still negotiating political cooperation, says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 30 -- Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said talks over Barisan Nasional's (BN) approach to the Melaka state election are still ongoing, with its political cooperati... Read More