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Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohad shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — A Malaysian writer has made the cut in this year’s Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist, with 25 writers from 14 countries selected from nearly 8,000 entries […]
As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits
 PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, […]
WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — For Suzana Abdullah, the flexibility of working from home (WFH) on a rotational basis implemented by her company has provided her with significant relief in terms […]
Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia’s main law on domestic violence does not protect everyone facing abuse — leaving those in non-marital relationships without access to critical safeguards. While the Domestic […]
Asean should empower youth as decision-makers, not participants, says Kavita Sanglish
 KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Asean should shift from engaging youth as participants to empowering them as decision-makers to deliver more inclusive and future-ready regional policies, said youth advocate Kavita […]
A desperate call from the front lines: African student trapped in Russia’s Ukraine war
MALABO, April 13 — A desperate voice crackled down the phone—Mariano Nkogo Mba Nchama’s 22-year-old son pleaded for help to get home to Equatorial Guinea from Ukraine, where he is […]
Police to be deployed at Malaysia’s 151 border petrol stations in fuel smuggling crackdown, says DPM Fadillah
KUCHING, April 13 — Police will be temporarily deployed at high-risk petrol stations along border areas as part of a crackdown on fuel smuggling, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Local authorities told to roll out energy-saving measures immediately
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through the Department of Local Government (JKT), has urged all local authorities (PBTs) nationwide to strengthen the implementation […]
PKR to pick GE16 candidates from strong, active divisions, says Anwar
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 13 — PKR will only consider candidates from divisions with strong membership and grassroots machinery for the next general election (GE16). PKR president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, […]
Home minister: 48 ex-armed forces personnel picked as first batch of Malaysia Border Guard
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — A total of 48 veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have been selected as the first group of the Malaysia Border Guard (MBG) under […]