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Menara Tun Perak, formerly Menara Maybank, on offer for full or partial sale
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Menara Tun Perak, the iconic Kuala Lumpur skyscraper formerly known as Menara Maybank, has reportedly been put up for sale after serving as the banking giant’s headquarters for nearly four decades. According to a sponsored
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Kedah police arrest man over viral video of reckless driving in ‘Bomba’ MPV
SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 29 — Police have arrested a 35-year-old man over a viral video showing him allegedly driving recklessly in a red multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) bearing the word ‘Bomba’. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said investigations found
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Transport minister takes first AirBorneo flight, stresses need for reliable air links to remote communities
MIRI, Oct 29 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke took his first flight with AirBorneo on a trip from Miri to Limbang, highlighting the importance of rural air connectivity for communities in Sarawak and Sabah. In a Facebook post on Wednesday,
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Malaysian films rake in RM129.9m as local animation pushes deeper into overseas markets
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia’s creative industry continues to gain momentum, with local films and animation recording strong box office earnings and expanding their reach into international markets. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said National Film Development Corporation
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MCMC reviewing need for further regulations on online games, including Roblox
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is reviewing the need for further regulatory measures on online gaming platforms, including Roblox, to enhance child protection against digital safety risks. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil
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Bersatu signs confidence and supply pact with Madani govt, says MPs to get same allocations as govt backbenchers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Bersatu has signed a confidence and supply agreement (CSA) with the Madani government, pledging its support for the Supply Bill 2027, or Budget 2027, The Star reported. According to the English daily, Bersatu president Tan
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Wolf attack at German wildlife park leaves eight-year-old girl seriously injured
BERLIN, Oct 29 — A young girl was attacked by a wolf and badly injured in a German wildlife park yesterday, police said, adding that the eight-year-old was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter. “The girl was attacked and seriously
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Ringgit extends gains against US dollar after Fed holds rates
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The ringgit continued its gains to end higher against the US dollar today, following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent,
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Drunk woman fined for touching female nightspot worker’s buttocks in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct 29 — A woman who drank alcohol at home before heading to a nightspot was fined S$2,500 today for molesting one of its female workers, The Straits Times reported. According to the Singapore daily, Sonik Archana Susheel, 32,
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Singapore, Indonesia leaders hold top-level talks to resolve bilateral tensions
SINGAPORE, Oct 29 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto have held high-level communication amid recent bilateral challenges. Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said the communication has established political commitment on both sides to do “what
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