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…
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Thailand respects Malaysia’s decision to close illegal border bases
Commenting on the entry of illegal immigrants into Malaysia, Thailand's 4th Army Region commander Lieutenant General Paisan Nusang said Thailand has become a transit country.
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Indonesian President Prabowo, ex-Thai PM Thaksin on regional, ASEAN issues
The Prime Minister said the bilateral meeting with Mr. Prabowo is scheduled to take place on Dec 23. PM Anwar’s meeting with Mr. Thaksin, meanwhile, is expected to take place on…
Vegetable farmers in Malaysia want stronger government support
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations president Lim called for the government to break from the status quo, advocating for revolutionary measures to ensure the nation’s…
Malaysian special Parliamentary committee draws up recommendations to ease rising cost of living
The body cited monopolies and cartels to be among the main reasons behind the increased prices of goods.
Former Malaysian First Lady Rosmah calls acquittal a ‘meaningful birthday gift’
On Thursday, Dec. 19, Justice K. Muniandy granted Rosmah a discharge and acquittal on all 17 charges in her money laundering and tax evasion case, citing flawed charges.
All ASEAN wants for Christmas is Mariah’s festive hit
In this part of the world, it’s no exception – four Asean countries, namely Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia made it their most played Christmas song on the…
Malaysian influencer Ady Hu detained by Taiwanese cops for alleged fraud, Taiwan media reports
Recently, Taiwanese media reported foreigners getting involved in new scam activities, in a role dubbed a 'driver'. This person is tasked with collecting cash that victims have…
Commercial airlines becoming a hot spot for jet-setting thieves
Mid-air heists see cash, jewellery stolen from unwary passengers. A commercial pilot told The Star that these thefts happened quite frequently and were often orchestrated by…
Malaysia mulls student segregation during sex education lessons
The Education Ministry said the best approach was striking a balance between a safe and respectful learning environment with the goal of promoting gender equality and inclusive…