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Thank you for your service: Hannah Yeoh says Setiawangsa residents will continue to be supported in wake of Nik Nazmi's resignation
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (311+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 " Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has given her assurance that residents of Setiawangsa will continue to receive full attention and support, following the announcement by YB Nik Nazmi to vacate his parliamentary seat. Yeoh, who is also…...
Rain Rave knife case sparks debate: Can offenders with mental disorders face charges in court?
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (671+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 " The recent knife-wielding incident at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang has raised questions surrounding the treatment of individuals with mental disorders within the Malaysian legal system. A 28-year-old woman, charged with carrying an…...
The Weeknd's KL presale sells out in two hours, fans gear up for next battle
20+ min ago (555+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 " The artiste presale tickets for the upcoming The Weeknd: After Hours Till Dawn in KL have officially sold out in just over two hours. A brief check on its official ticketing website Go Live Asia stated that…...
Selangor police nab ex-con debt collector for sodomising teen lured with fake phone package
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (240+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 " A debt collector with a prior criminal record has been arrested in connection with the confinement, abuse, and sodomy of a 14-year-old boy in Bukit Kemuning earlier this month. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that…...
Asian Business Golf Championship 2026 to tee off in June across three Malaysian states
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (221+ words) SHAH ALAM, May 18 " The Asian Business Golf Championship (ABGC) is slated to kick off on June 11 with the aim of elevating Malaysia into a regional hub for corporate golfers. The multi-leg championship will feature seven qualifying rounds, which will be…...
Only Singapore and Vietnam still carry out executions in SE Asia, Amnesty says; five Malaysians among 17 put to death
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (344+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 " Singapore and Vietnam remain the only South-east Asian countries to carry out executions, non-governmental human rights organisation Amnesty International Malaysia revealed in its 2025 global report today. Revealing the global death penalty trends, the report highlights a significant…...
Posts falsely claim handwritten birth certificates in Malaysia are invalid
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (404+ words) Malaysia issued handwritten birth certificates until 1994, but social media posts claiming those documents are no longer valid are false. The National Registration Department (NRD) refuted the claim, saying it has never asked the public to replace their certificates unless they…...
MARA chairman hits back at critics of tahfiz placements in pilot training program, says tahfiz students, schools among best in country
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (258+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 " MARA chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has launched a strong defence of the agency's efforts to turn Tahfiz students into professionals " including pilots " after a wave of negative comments on social media belittling the initiative. "It pains me…...
Suspect in woman's neck stabbing in Kota Setar remanded for seven days
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (168+ words) ALOR SETAR, May 18 " A man suspected to have stabbed a woman in the neck outside a restaurant along Jalan Titi Gajah in Kota Setar'last night has been remanded for seven days until May 24 to assist in investigations. Magistrate Noor Shifa…...
Pearlly Chua says Malaysian actors need to look beyond films " and explains how "Mother Bhumi" changed the way she sees rice
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (521+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 18" With a career spanning more than four decades, Pearlly Chua remains one of the most respected voices in Malaysia's performing arts scene. The actress and acting coach is known for her deep commitment to the craft, showcased…...