What a plate of chee cheong fun reveals about migration in Malaysia
Chee cheong fun is a Cantonese snack said to have first appeared in Guangzhou in the 1920s. The versions of the snack from Perak and Kuala Lumpur are usually served with curry or…
Lu Wei Hoong
Recycled plastic is in greater demand. So why does Malaysia have to import waste to make them?
The United Nations Development Programme estimated Malaysia produces over one million tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which a mere 10 per cent is recycled.
How one farm in Malaysia’s Sarawak became Singapore’s sole live pig supplier after 18-year trade ban
Sarawak's Green Breeder, Malaysia's only live pig exporter to Singapore, aims to double output and become a regional pork hub by 2030, using modern best practices.
Malaysian Mandopop fans turn to Malay in resistance against China’s ‘yellow cows’
Scalpers resell tickets at inflated prices, such as RM28,000 (US$6,796) for G-Dragon's concert, leading to outrage and claims of non-Malaysian dominance.
Hong Kong consumer watchdog calls for revamp of telehealth services
According to the Consumer Council, telehealth platforms run by patients’ organisations, private insurers and traders lacked dedicated regulatory oversight -- a significant…
Malaysian flag hoisted upside down heats up debate ahead of national day celebrations
The controversy, just ahead of Malaysia’s national day on Aug 31, has created a divide yet again between Malaysia’s two biggest ethnic groups.
Malaysian political cartoonist’s travel ban stirs anger, but police call it a mistake
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered the police to provide an explanation, stating that the government “respects personal freedom, provided it does not compromise national…
More Malaysians choosing skills over degrees; vocational training gets boost from Beijing
Malaysia has sent a total of 2,621 trainees to China as at May 1, 2025, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Malaysia’s small businesses see red over plan to extend visa-free scheme for Chinese visitors
Fear of the newcomers is also fuelled by their “neijuan”, or overcompetitive attitudes, honed by tougher operating conditions in China.
ASEAN will not retaliate against US tariffs, say its economic ministers
The 10-nation group also expressed its support for the World Trade Organisation as the primary platform for dialogue, highlighting its role in preventing escalating trade tensions…