Ramadan bazaars pull in the crowds in Malaysia
In Penang, the Queen Street bazaar in Little India was abuzz with activity. Muslims and non- Muslims alike checked out the 25 stalls selling traditional treats such as murtabak…
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Malaysia eyes stronger regional focus on maritime security
Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said maritime security has remained a critical concern for ASEAN, with the South China Sea becoming a focal point for…
Coconut milk price in Malaysia hike ‘unprecedented’
The sharp increase is attributed to a nationwide shortage of coconuts, affecting both consumers and businesses ahead of Ramadan and Hari Raya.
Farmers hit by heatwave in Malaysia’s Kedah
The hot weather is offering a short-term benefit to padi farmers as it aligns with the harvest season, but they say the prolonged heat could disrupt the upcoming planting season.
Malaysian commission unveils new code of conduct allowing parents to have control over kids’ screen time
Parents, who already use apps to limit their children’s screen time and monitor activities online, see this as an extra layer of protection.
Malaysian netizens outraged over small, overpriced school canteen meals
A viral post, believed to have been shared by a mother of one of the students on platform X, formerly Twitter, shows students being charged RM3 for plain fried noodles and kuey…
Foreign national arrested for gouging man’s left eye during fight in Penang
Penang Police Chief, Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad, said the 28-year-old suspect was arrested following the altercation, which occurred at around 2pm and left the 52-year-old victim…
Malaysians hope government will raise more awareness on mpox
As of Aug 26, there were 31 suspected cases of mpox in Malaysia, of which 25 cases have been confirmed negative while six are still being monitored.
Kuala Lumpur’s firefighters brave dangerous conditions to search for woman who fell in sinkhole
Fire operation officer Alimaddia Bukri said their sense of duty overcomes any fear or jitters they may have to find the victim, an Indian national.
PM Anwar, Russian FM Lavrov discuss Malaysia’s BRICS membership application
PM Anwar said their conversation extended to pressing global issues, including the ongoing situation in Palestine.