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A fresh guide to Kuala Lumpur: Where to stay, shop and dine in and around the TRX district
A fresh guide to Kuala Lumpur: Where to stay, shop and dine in and around the TRX district With Malaysia’s first Kimpton now open in Kuala Lumpur’s Tun Razak Exchange, the city’s newest business and lifestyle district is making a case as a sleek stay-and-play base for shopping, dining and exploring creative neighbourhoods nearby. There’s something magnetic about Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital city of Malaysia. For tourists, it offers a fascinating blend of heritage and modernity – from...
Petronas Seeks Access to Turkmenistan Gas Field, Bernama Says
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. A quarter-century after the Petronas Twin Towers became the world’s tallest buildings and reshaped Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, Malaysia’s capital is continuing to add new skyscrapers despite growing doubts over the level of demand for property. Photographer: Ian Teh/Bloomberg
Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain
Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday (Jun 1) began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 years old from having social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety...
Court orders AirAsia to pay farmer Rs 90,750 after delayed flight damaged rare jackfruit plant
A consumer commission has directed AirAsia to pay Rs 90,750 as compensation after a hybrid jackfruit sapling carried by a farmer was damaged due to a flight delay. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Palakkad, Kerala, pronounced the order on 8 May 2026 after AirAsia failed to appear before the commission and was proceeded against ex-parte. What was the disputeThe complainant, Abdul Azeez C, a farmer from Palakkad engaged in "cultivation and research of hybrid fruit species,"...
BN sees Johor snap polls as vehicle for 'blue wave' comeback nationwide, says chairman Zahid
BN sees Johor snap polls as vehicle for 'blue wave' comeback nationwide, says chairman Zahid Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier warned the component parties within his Pakatan Harapan coalition against clashing with Barisan Nasional as they are still partners in the federal government. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition is banking on the upcoming Johor snap polls as a launchpad for nationwide resurgence, amid its plans to contest all 56 legislative seats in the...
Malaysia pushes Norway to expedite US$252 million refund, says Oslo cannot ‘wash its hands of’ missile deal
Malaysia pushes Norway to expedite US$252 million refund, says Oslo cannot ‘wash its hands of’ missile deal Malaysia’s defence minister said Norway cannot absolve itself of responsibility and should help facilitate the refund process, arguing that Oslo’s decision to revoke export licenses triggered the dispute. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund of more than RM1 billion (US$251.5 million) for a scrapped missile procurement deal, insisting that Oslo cannot...
Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
analysis Asia Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say. KUALA LUMPUR: It is "completely unrealistic" for Southeast Asian countries to heed the United States' call of boosting defence spending to counter China's growing power, analysts say, as the region prioritises...
Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?
Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives? A World Bank report in May found that Malaysia’s wage growth since 2010 has lagged behind its gross domestic product (GDP) growth in part because top firms in the country are not scaling up. KUALA LUMPUR: They form the top 10 per cent of businesses in Malaysia productivity-wise.
BTS fans vs bots, scalpers: Army girds for high-stakes Malaysia ticket battle
As BTS concert tickets go on sale on June 3, Malaysian fans are already gearing up for what many describe as the ultimate online battlefield, one filled with scalpers, bots and eye-watering resale prices. For countless Armys, the official fandom of the global K-pop phenomenon, the excitement of finally seeing BTS return to Kuala Lumpur this December has quickly turned into anxiety over whether genuine fans will once again lose out to profiteers. BTS last performed in Malaysia in 2015.
Ping-pong sponges, ‘black smokers’ and floating somethings: the secrets of the deep sea
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