Dumpling prices in Malaysia steady
Faced with the rising costs of key ingredients used in the glutinous rice dumplings, such as shallots and dried shrimps, traders are quietly absorbing increases rather than…
Allison Lai
Never too late to write a will: Frozen inheritance assets in Malaysia reaches staggering US$22.68bil
According to official statistics, the frozen assets include properties, shares, investments, and other capital belonging to deceased persons that cannot be distributed yet due to…
In Malaysia, singles bear the extra load at work
Employers and married colleagues tend to think singles should have no problems doing overtime work and stepping up while others go on festive holidays.
Malaysia’s missing urns trigger alarm
Recent thefts of urns from memorial parks have heightened security concerns among columbarium operators, prompting a review of surveillance and access controls.
‘Due process must be respected’: PM Anwar defends anti-graft chief amid RM800,000 shares controversy
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki is facing public scrutiny over owning shares in several companies, an issue that has drawn calls for…
Some ‘lazy to read’, quick to accuse me of betraying country, says Malaysia PM Anwar taking swipe at opposition MPs
The Prime Minister stressed that Malaysia’s approach to the boundary issue with Indonesia was to firmly defend its rights and territory while maintaining good neighbourly ties.
Not easy feeding Malaysian kids nowadays
For many, the biggest challenge in feeding children well is getting fussy eaters to accept balanced meals without wasting food or blowing the budget.
Transparency in Malaysia’s upcoming passport refresh is just as vital as security
From a consumer standpoint, Malaysian Digital Economy Consumers Association honorary secretary Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah welcomed the passport refresh but highlighted the…
Discarding a dirty habit: Malaysia’s stricter anti-littering enforcement takes effect
Starting Jan 1, those who discard wastes like cigarette butts and food wrappers can lead to court-ordered community service of up to 12 hours.
Long wait too taxing on Malaysian SMEs
When cash flow tightens, owners often step in personally to cover shortfalls, squeezing household budgets.