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DAP rep questions transparency of Sarawak foreign worker scheme involving nearly RM200m in fees
 KUCHING, May 14 — The state government has been called on to disclose the structure behind the Sarawak Foreign Workers’ Transformation Approach (FWTA), which has been implemented since Jan 15, […]
Firefighters rescue eight boys following river surge at Cameron Highlands Orang Asli settlement
KUANTAN, May 14 — Eight boys aged between four and 12 faced a terrifying ordeal today after being trapped by a water surge at Sungai Mensun in the Kampung Terisu […]
Bukit Aman dismantles Langkawi drug syndicate, 191 suspects arrested in 231 raids since April 10
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) dismantled a drug distribution syndicate in Pulau Langkawi with the arrest of 191 individuals, including several ‘key […]
Policeman collapses during marching drill at Sepang IPD, 36‑year‑old corporal pronounced dead at scene
SEPANG, May 14 — A policeman died after collapsing during a marching drill at the Sepang district police headquarters (IPD) here yesterday. Corporal Khairil Idzhar Rodzi, 36, attached to the […]
Trump seeks ‘big hug’ from Xi as US-China tensions shadow Beijing summit
BEIJING, May 14 — US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, […]
Southwest Monsoon begins today, Zahid urges Malaysians to brace for hotter days, sudden storms
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The public has been advised to stay alert to current weather developments as the country is expected to enter the Southwest Monsoon phase from today […]
In India, heat-triggered insurance offers ‘some relief’
AHMEDABAD (India), May 14 — Clothes seller Lata Solanki used to face a devastating choice when India’s summer heat hit dangerous levels: risk her health going door-to-door for sales, or […]
What is Pinduoduo and how is its bargain-driven model reshaping Malaysians’ shopping experience?
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — In Malaysia’s crowded and seemingly expanding e-commerce space, a different kind of competitor is gaining attention and making notable inroads — one where price trumps […]
US social media safety bill advances as key Republican support strengthens push
WASHINGTON, May 13 — US legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key hurdle on Tuesday, […]
Poor planning fuels Bangladesh contraceptive crisis
DHAKA, May 13 — Bangladesh’s once-praised family planning system is buckling under severe contraceptive shortages, raising fears of a rise in unplanned pregnancies in one of the world’s most densely […]