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It may be one of the ironies of the new Malaysia that some opponents of the fake news law are shouting “fake news” loudly every time a story proves to be true, or is a typo, i.e. an error, or a rehash of the political gossip that dominates the national …

A major water cut that affected nearly 100,000 accounts in Seberang Perai for 17 days early last month was caused by a water leak from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), the state assembly heard today. Zairil Khir Johari, chairman of the state’s water resources committee, said TNB contractors accidentally plugged a …

Jailed Hong Kong financier Jimmy Lai said today that he had supported a “peaceful ceasefire” against China’s crackdown on civil liberties and tried to “reduce violence” during the massive pro-democracy protests in 2019. Lai is testifying for three days at his trial on charges of colluding with foreign forces, a …

More Covid-19 vaccines have started arriving on our shores this month, and the government is working hard to vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. Hospitals and clinics will not be able to cope with this and one way to speed up the vaccination campaign is to …

Traders are betting that Donald Trump’s policies are likely to trigger a $7.5 billion daily foreign exchange (FX) market correction. After years of positive momentum, the euro-dollar exchange rate plunged one year after the election. Hedge funds are collecting options contracts that pay off if currency fluctuations increase, and policymakers …

In 1969, Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, described his first steps with these immortal words: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Unfortunately, Malaysia took a big step back last week when the government banned the use of compressed natural gas …

Beyoncé will perform during this year’s National Football League Christmas Series, the singer and Netflix announced this weekend. Her performance at the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens game is expected to be the first live performance to include songs from her seminal country album, “Cowboy Carter.” “While details of her performance are …

Debo Corner, a roadside food stall run by mother-of-two Harvinder Kaur, is perhaps the best thing you’ll miss in Kampung Pasir Baru in Puchong. Nestled between old houses and half-timbered buildings, this small place serves up delicious chapatis and simple vegetarian dishes. The small shop’s impressive wine list doesn’t deter …

The death toll from super typhoon Man-yi in the Philippines has risen to 12, the country’s disaster agency said today, as widespread flooding subsided. Man-yi swept through villages and destroyed vulnerable homes across the island nation over the weekend, packing sustained winds of up to 185 km/h. This is the …

Providing space in the Klang Valley shopping center for autistic children helps parents who find it difficult to bring their special needs children to public places. Facilities such as quiet rooms and sensor pods are currently available at 1 Utama Mall in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, as well as Sunway …