Penang chess prodigy aims to become country’s first grandmaster
15-year-old Poh Yu Tian is the 10th Malaysian, and the third in Penang, to ever rise to the rank of an international master.
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Malaysian PM Anwar condemns Israeli hit job on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
“This was a murder of the most heinous kind, plainly designed to derail ongoing talks aimed at ending the carnage in Gaza that has claimed over 40,000 lives," the Prime Minister…
Hustlers continue to thrive in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
A simple Google search will lead users to tonnes of websites proudly showing off photos of sex workers, whose charges differ depending on the nationality, location and popularity.
‘They did not want to deal with me’: Rise in elderly in Malaysia abandoned by families
The ageing population in Malaysia stood at 7.4 per cent of its 33.7 million population, or about 2.5 million people aged 65 and above, in 2023. The figure is expected to rise to…
Malaysia surpasses target for women in leadership positions
In the private sector, 30.7% of directors in Malaysia’s top 100 public listed companies are women, exceeding the national target of 30% set for 2030, said the Women, Family and…
New laws for social media, messaging services to ensure safer spaces, not to curb freedom: PM Anwar
Insisting that fresh regulations must be in place despite criticism from several quarters, the Prime Minister acknowledged that Malaysia’s preparedness against cyberattacks and…
Malaysian Health Ministry to roll out amended specialist registration regulations within ‘reasonable timeframe’
The amendments to the Medical Act were passed following public debates and contention within the medical fraternity. This comes as a much-needed resolution to the conflict…
Malaysia’s e-invoicing system set to go
With two days to go, most of the 5,000 companies under Phase 1 of the e-invoicing rollout are raring to go and looking at a smooth takeoff, say stakeholders.
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.
Malaysia to introduce ‘kill switch’ to boost online security
The kill switch aims to increase the responsibility of social media platform providers and internet messaging services providers in combating cybercrimes such as online scams,…