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Malaysia recorded a significant increase in HIV cases in 2024, with the majority of new infections affecting young adults. According to official health data, 75% of the 3,185 newly reported patients were between the ages of 20 and 39...

Malaysia is preparing to overhaul its highway toll collection method with a new barrier-free toll system that mirrors Singapore’s Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) model. The multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system aims to tackle persistent traffic congestion, especially on major...

A man believed to be the mastermind behind a high-profile robbery and housebreaking syndicate was fatally shot during a police operation in Kuala Lumpur (KL) on 6 August. The 36-year-old suspect, who had racked up 44 previous criminal offences,...

United States — United Airlines experienced a significant technical malfunction on 6 August, causing all its mainline flights to be grounded across multiple major airports in the US. The airline has warned passengers to expect widespread delays into the...

TAIWAN – A family dispute rooted in long-term financial tension ended in bloodshed when a woman in Chiayi County fatally stabbed her husband in a fit of rage. The couple, known to be under financial stress, reportedly had frequent...

WASHINGTON – Former US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to impose a sweeping 100% tariff on all imported microchips and semiconductors, a move that could send shockwaves through the global tech and electronics industries.Trump made the announcement...

JOHOR BAHRU – Three Bangladeshi nationals suspected of being involved in the propagation of extremist ideologies linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group have been formally charged in a Johor court.The trio appeared in court earlier today (7...

Formerly known primarily as the “OnlyFans Queen” of Malaysia, Ms Puiyi has successfully reinvented herself as a rising star in the business world. She was recently honoured with the prestigious 2025 Malaysia Top 20 Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Award, marking...

Travellers heading to China have been urged to exercise caution following a spike in Chikungunya virus cases, with over 7,000 infections reported across the country. The outbreak has prompted China to adopt drastic containment efforts reminiscent of its previous...

Malaysian police fatally shot a 36-year-old man in Kuala Lumpur early Wednesday morning, after a gunfight broke out during a police interception. The man was believed to be the ringleader of a burglary and house-breaking gang operating across Kuala...