Traffic jams, sold-out hotels and durian feasts: Penang’s tasty chaos as school holidays meet fruit season
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — The much-anticipated durian season, falling during the school holidays, has once again made Penang a magnet for crowds. Thousands of visitors...
‘We’re not looking for luxury, just survival’: Putra Heights fire victims plead for extended aid as promises stall
PETALING JAYA, June 2 — Victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are hoping that temporary aid, such as rental homes, cars and motorcycles...
Ubisoft’s dark mode exposed: Former executives on trial in Paris for toxic work culture
PARIS, June 2 — Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of “Assassin’s Creed” and “Far Cry”, went on trial on Monday...
No Malaysian pilgrim will miss Arafah wukuf, Tabung Haji assures amid Saudi movement curbs
MAKKAH, June 2 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has assured that no Malaysian pilgrim will miss performing wukuf in Arafah this Thursday, despite the Saudi Arabian government...
‘I feel like crying’: Malaysia’s first court sign interpreter Tan Lee Bee receives AMN after decades of silent service
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she was received the Bintang...
Harimau Malaya coach eyes June 10 Asian Cup clash against Vietnam to end 10-year winless streak
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — National head coach Peter Cklamovski has recognised the tough challenge ahead as Harimau Malaya aim to overturn more than a decade of winless...
Vape products regulated under Act 852, says MOH amid confusion over licensing and enforcement
PUTRAJAYA, June 2 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) today reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring strict enforcement and control on the contents and emissions of all...
Bayan Lepas blaze kills 19 goats, damages cars and lorry near shed; cause under probe
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 — Nineteen goats were killed when the livestock shed they were placed in caught fire in Kampung Jawa Bayan Lepas here today. Penang Fire and...
1MDB wins key ruling in Singapore as BSI Bank loses appeal over RM1.6b suit
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A Singapore court has allowed 1MDB and its subsidiary Brazen Sky Limited to proceed with a US$394 million (RM1.68 billion) claim against...
Bedok road rage turns violent as Singapore man slashes driver with scissors, jailed five weeks
SINGAPORE, June 2 — A 68-year-old man was sentenced to five weeks in jail and banned from driving for six months after scuffling with another driver and injuring...
Malaysian leaders, ministries mark King’s official birthday with tributes and prayers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The menteri besar and chief ministers took to their social media accounts to extend their congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim,...
Jail, caning for Singapore man who extorted girl, 16, after she withdrew from ‘sugar daddy’ deal
SINGAPORE, June 2 — A man who extorted a 16-year-old girl by falsely claiming he was taking legal action against her after she backed out of a “sugar daddy”...
Sultan Ibrahim launches ‘Kembara Diraja’ tour to visit rakyat, distribute aid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has announced that he will embark on a Kembara Diraja (royal tour) across all federal territories....
Shariah-compliant bonds for highway project abused in luxury lifestyle scandal, says MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has uncovered that over RM20 million from misappropriated sukuk funds meant for a Klang...
Cambodia demands justice at ICJ after deadly Emerald Triangle shootout with Thailand
PHNOM PENH, June 2 — Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over border disputes with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet...
British backpacker, 25, goes missing in Kuala Lumpur after last seen at Bangsar bar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 25-year-old British backpacker has gone missing while on a solo trip across South-east Asia. He was last heard from on Tuesday, May 27,...
Agong warns leaders against politicising sensitive issues, says united rakyat is the greatest gift for him
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has reminded leaders against politicising sensitive issues, which could fuel discord within...
Driver in stable condition after crash on Jalan Ampang caused by heart attack (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 57-year-old man who was involved in a crash on Jalan Ampang after losing control of his car and veering into oncoming traffic is believed...
Petronas bets big on LNG to fuel China’s growing energy demand
BEIJING, June 2 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is accelerating efforts to strengthen its position as a reliable long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) partner...
Not for sale: Sultan Ibrahim stresses titles like Datuk and Tan Sri must be earned, not bought
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, stressed that federal awards of orders, stars and medals are not for sale or lobbying,...