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Goodbye Haze? What's Next?
- Title
- Goodbye Haze? What's Next?
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Malaysians, we might finally be able to breathe a little easier.
After months of hazy skies, some good news could be on the way.
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- Trade with BRICS countries rose 20% to over RM480bil this year, Dewan Rakyat told
- Runtime
- 6:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia's trade with BRICS member countries rose 20% to RM481.02bil in the first half of the year, as the government seeks to diversify export markets, attract high-value investments and reduce reliance on traditional trading partners.
Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni told the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Oct 29) that Malaysia's participation as a BRICS partner country would open access to markets where it has no free trade agreements, while strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, AI, green technology, cybersecurity and renewable energy.
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- Over 329,000 teachers have received AI training, says Fadhlina
- Runtime
- 8:41
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A total of 329,414 teachers nationwide have received artificial intelligence (AI) training as the Education Ministry prepares to introduce AI literacy into the school curriculum next year.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stressed that AI could not replace teachers, adding that education must continue to nurture critical thinking, human values and independent learning.
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- Title
- Death toll rises to 68, police control access to Spain's train crash site
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Spanish police on Thursday (Oct 29) set up a checkpoint on a road near the site of a deadly Renfe high-speed train crash in Urda municipality the day before in order to limit public access to the site.
At least 68 people died when the train slammed into a stationary train, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013.
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- Bakti and Kasih Selangor join hands to aid vulnerable families
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Fifty financially vulnerable families received financial assistance and essential supplies, thanks to the latest joint goodwill visit programme by Badan Amal dan Kebajikan Tenaga Isteri-isteri (Bakti) and Badan Amal dan Kasih Selangor (Kasih).
The recipients in the parliamentary constituencies of Gombak, Kota Raja and Kuala Selangor received RM500 each, alongside food hampers worth RM100.
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- Repatriation of refugees to continue, says Saifuddin
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia will continue efforts to repatriate refugees, including Myanmar nationals, unless a court order directs otherwise, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
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- Title
- Melaka polls: All communities will have a voice in BN's leadership, says Zahid
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Multiracial representation remains central to Barisan Nasional’s leadership, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Barisan chairman said the coalition assured voters that Melaka's various races and communities would continue to have a voice in its political leadership.
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- Mohd Shuhaily to return to police force from AKPS, says Saifuddin
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Home Ministry has decided to return Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain to the police force, ending his stint as Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) Director-General.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision was made last week and the new AKPS chief will be a police officer.
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- Bayan Baru sinkhole caused by dislocated pipe joint, says IWK
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- An immediate investigation will be conducted after a sinkhole appeared along Lebuh Mayang Pasir in Bayan Baru on Thursday (Oct 28).
The on-site investigation was conducted after Indah Water Consortium received complaints from the public about the incident.
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- Cruise ship residents left stranded in Cambodia after fuel prices soar
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of people permanently living aboard a touring cruise ship were forced to disembark in Cambodia this week after the vessel's operator said fuel price increases from the Iran war had made operations prohibitively expensive.
The Villa Vie Odyssey had been cruising the world for at least 755 days as one of only a handful of ships that offered passengers the opportunity to rent or buy long-term or even permanent residences on board.
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- Title
- What we know about Flavio Bolsonaro's wild, secret journey to the US
- Runtime
- 4:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Flavio Bolsonaro's sudden departure from Brazil, less than three days after his election defeat, began on Sunday with his refusal to concede in the runoff and culminated in his arrival in Miami via Argentina and Ecuador aboard a private jet on Wednesday (Oct 28).
Reuters Chief Correspondent Gabriel Stargardter takes us through what we know so far.
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- Do you know ... about Tasik Bera and its people?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
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- Umno urges government to reinstate rural projects that it cancelled
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Umno supreme council has urged the Government, particularly the Finance Ministry, to withdraw its directive to cancel projects that serve the public interest, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, according to the party's secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
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- Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil polls defeat, US offers visa entry
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami in the United States on Wednesday (Oct 28) morning, where the US government said it will grant them entry visas after he refused to comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.
Bolsonaro, who lost the Oct 25 presidential run-off election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left Brazil after the court order concerning Bolsanaro's money laundering case.
Bolsonaro, his wife and their two daughters disembarked from the Gulfstream G400 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport before leaving in a vehicle.
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- Iranians and Arab neighbours weigh in on Israeli polls, Netanyahu's bloc likely survives
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Benjamin Netanyahu won the support of an unexpectedly clear majority of Israeli Jews in an election billed as a major turning point in his nation's history, apparently ensuring he will survive as prime minister at least in a caretaker role.
With nearly 86% of votes tallied on Oct 28 morning, Israel's three main broadcasters reported Netanyahu's bloc on course to win 53 seats in parliament, well ahead of the 48 for the opposition bloc of rival Gadi Eisenkot.
Iranians and residents in other Arab nations speak about what the election means to them.
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- Barisan and Perikatan formalise cooperation with MoU
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have made their partnership official for the upcoming Melaka state election.
After a meeting with the party supreme council members on Wednesday (Oct 28) night, Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced the memorandum of understanding for the partnership signed by leaders of both coalitions.
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- At least 64 people killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Rescue workers in Spain on Wednesday (Oct 28) were scouring the wreckage for more bodies at the crash scene where at least 64 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided, in the second deadly railway accident in the country this year.
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- Najib allowed to attend leave application hearing in RM1.9mil suit against Tommy Thomas
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Federal Court has granted Datuk Seri Najib Razak permission to attend the hearing of a leave application he filed to revive his RM1.9mil civil suit against former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas for alleged public misfeasance.
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- Baru Bian fails to strike out PKR's RM10mil suit over breach of bond
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Kuala Lumpur High Court on Wednesday (Oct 28) dismissed Ba’kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian’s application to strike out a RM10mil lawsuit filed by PKR over an alleged breach of a bond after he left the party in 2020.
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- Several flash floods hit Klang Valley after downpour
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Several areas in the Klang Valley were reportedly hit by flash floods following heavy rain on Wednesday (Oct 28), affecting motorists and disrupting traffic.
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- Title
- Mbappe apology falls short for angry Chinese football fans
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- French footballer Kylian Mbappe’s apology has failed to quell anger among Chinese fans after he called the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong a dictator.
Fans interviewed by Reuters on Oct 28 said the apology could not erase the hurt caused by what they viewed as an affront to their national beliefs.
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- Over 4,000 jobs expected from 27 approved data centre projects
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A total of 4,053 jobs are expected to be created through 27 approved data centre projects in Malaysia, with Malaysians projected to fill nearly 90% of high-skilled positions, says Gobind Singh Deo.
The Digital Minister said 3,523 positions would involve high-skilled roles, including electrical and mechanical engineering, networking, cybersecurity, as well as data centre operations and maintenance.
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- Melaka polls: MCA to contest Machap Jaya, Klebang
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- MCA will contest two seats in the Melaka state election, with the party saying it has received assurances that Chinese representation in a future Barisan Nasional-led state government will not be sidelined.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the party’s presidential council decided to take part in the Nov 14 polls following discussions with Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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- Cabinet to consider one-off aid for families of missing flood victims
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A proposal for one-off federal humanitarian assistance for 54 families of Malaysians missing in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods will be brought to the Cabinet for consideration, says Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (Masfih).
Masfih spokesman Dr Manivannan Rethinam said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan assured the families that the proposal would be brought up in the meeting on Thursday (Oct 28).
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- Chegubard jailed four months for defaming King
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Former Port Dickson Bersatu chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin, known as Chegubard, has been sentenced to four months’ jail by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for making a defamatory statement that could harm the reputation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
The sentence was stayed pending an appeal to the High Court, and bail was increased to RM15,000.
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- Haze: No evidence linking M'sian firms to Kalimantan fires, says Arthur
- Runtime
- 3:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for forest and land fires in Indonesia, following allegations involving 21 companies, says Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said his ministry, together with the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, had looked into the matter.
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- Malaysia, Singapore conduct RTS Link emergency response exercise
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia and Singapore have completed a joint cross-border emergency response exercise to prepare for the opening of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Singapore Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann reaffirmed both governments' commitment to safeguarding the security and resilience of the link, which connects Johor Baru and Singapore by rail.
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- Here are the top 3 #StatePolls2026 stories for Oct 28
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Stay up to date with our daily 2026 state polls coverage at elections.thestar.com.my or https://www.thestar.com.my/tag/State+Polls+2026
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- Painter pleads guilty to seven charges over drug-driving crash in Kuala Pilah
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A 39-year-old painter, Yap Kian Wai, has pleaded guilty at the Kuala Pilah Magistrate’s Court to seven charges, including driving under the influence of methamphetamine and injuring four people on Oct 22.
He also admitted drug charges including possessing nimetazepam and ketamine.
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- Asean must strengthen disaster response capabilities, says Khaled
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Asean must strengthen its regional disaster response capabilities, improve coordination and ensure its armed forces are ready to respond swiftly and effectively, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
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- Negri Ruler formally removes disputed chiefs by gazetted decree
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- State gazettes dated Oct 23 have formalised the removal of former Undang of Sungei Ujong Datuk Mubarak Dohak and former Undang of Jelebu Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad, following a decree by Negri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
The removal of former Dato’ Shahbandar Datuk Seri Badarudin Abdul Khalid was also gazetted.
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- Flight attendant charged with murdering company supervisor
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A flight attendant who was previously brought to the Kuala Lumpur court for driving under the influence of alcohol was charged on Wednesday (Oct 28) with the murder of a maintenance company supervisor.
Mohd Iman Nafiz Fong Mohd Sabirin, 26, nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate MS Arunjothy.
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- Court to rule on Oct 28 in lawsuit over California voter rolls, says US judge
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A federal judge said he would issue a ruling on Oct 28 on the US Justice Department's emergency request to block California from counting mail ballots for the Nov 3 midterm elections cast by some 20,000 alleged non-citizens.
US District Judge David Carter informed lawyers from both sides of his timeline at the end of a three-hour court hearing in Los Angeles on Oct 27.
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- Almost RM15bil approved for 131 school construction projects since 2023
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Nearly RM15bil has been approved for the construction of new schools to replace ageing ones as the government steps up efforts to bridge gaps in education infrastructure, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, says Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.
The Education Minister said 131 new and replacement school projects, costing a total of RM14.789bil, have been approved from 2023 to 2027.
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- Ipoh High Court jails senior cop over 2023 death of student Muhammad Zaharif
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Deputy Superintendent Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak has been sentenced to seven years and six months’ jail by the Ipoh High Court after pleading guilty to an amended charge of causing the death of 17-year-old student Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie in 2023.
He was also ordered to pay RM50,000 in compensation to the victim’s father, failing which he will serve an additional year.
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- Police arrest 58 call centre operators in online scam crackdown
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Police arrested 58 individuals and busted an online scam syndicate operating through call centres in nine raids across Selangor over a week from Oct 20.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said those arrested, aged between 20 and 50, allegedly worked as customer service operators involved in various online scams, including stock investment fraud, love scams and fake job offers.
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- Suspect posing as Selangor Raja Muda’s aide held in Johor Baru
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A man suspected of impersonating the Raja Muda of Selangor’s aide-de-camp to cheat victims of RM960,020 in house and vehicle deals was arrested in Johor Baru on Tuesday (Oct 27).
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the suspect is linked to fraud cases in six states, while two acquaintances suspected of helping to hide him were also arrested.
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- Any action on AKPS chief requires AGC advice and King’s consent: IGP
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Any decision on the position of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will be submitted to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after consultation with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, said IGP Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail on Wednesday (Oct 28).
Mohd Shuhaily, a seconded police officer, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing hurt to police personnel.
The Home Ministry said his service matters are being finalised.
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- Former GLC executive pleads not guilty to nine false document charges
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A former senior executive of a government-linked company pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Wednesday (Oct 28) to nine charges of using falsified documents to obtain advances and claims totalling RM15,288 between 2022 and 2023.
Mohd Nizam Ibrahim, 50, was accused of presenting fake company quotations and cash payment receipts as genuine to obtain the payments from an industry and technology research organisation.
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- AKPS nabs couple with nearly RM3mil in undeclared cash
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A husband and wife have been arrested at the Causeway checkpoint in Johor Baru for allegedly carrying nearly RM3mil in undeclared cash.
Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) Deputy director-general (operations) Senior Asst Comm Datuk Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir said the couple, aged 42 and 41, were detained at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex at 11.40am on Tuesday (Oct 27).
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- Further 1MDB recoveries will not erase billions in losses, says Amir Hamzah
- Runtime
- 5:16
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia will still be left with billions of ringgit in losses from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, regardless of how much more the government manages to recover, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He said further asset recoveries would not fully offset the financial losses suffered by the country, while the damage to investor confidence following revelations of the scandal also remained a concern.
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- Cyclone Arnab leaves trail of destruction along India's east coast, 180,000 evacuated
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Trees crashed onto highways, electricity poles were uprooted and thousands took shelter against Arnab, a powerful cyclone which made landfall on India's east coast on Wednesday (Oct 28), authorities said.
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- Nearly 21,700 Budi Diesel transfer applications approved, Dewan Rakyat told
- Runtime
- 4:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Nearly 21,700 applications to transfer Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) entitlements had been approved as of Tuesday (Oct 27), says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He said 12,160 of the approved applications were from Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
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- “Bomba” car in viral video not ours, says Kedah JBPM
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has clarified that a private vehicle bearing the word “Bomba” and fitted with a beacon light is neither an official department vehicle nor owned by any Volunteer Fire Brigade in the state.
The vehicle went viral after a five-second clip allegedly showed it nearly colliding with other vehicles after running a red light in Sungai Petani.
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- Thousands rally outside Portugal's parliament over housing crisis, police operations
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of people rallied outside Portugal’s parliament in Lisbon on Tuesday (Oct 27) to protest against the country’s housing crisis and recent police operations targeting housing activists, as lawmakers debated the government’s proposed 2027 budget.
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- S3EP9 – Living in the digital economy: Balancing convenience and consumer safety | Life & the City
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- 44:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- THINKING you can spot a scam from a mile away? Think again.
As online scams become increasingly sophisticated, even savvy consumers can fall victim.
But when things go wrong, should the burden of protection fall entirely on consumers — or should service providers and online platforms be held accountable too?
In Episode 9 of the Life & The City podcast, host Farid Wahab sits down with Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah, honorary secretary of myDigitalConsumer, to examine the growing challenges of consumer safety in the digital economy.
A veteran consumer advocate and former deputy president of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations and commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, Sha’ani discusses why scams are so convincing, what happens to victims and where the system falls short.
The duo also tackle the thorny question of corporate responsibility, including whether banks, social media platforms and online...
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- Melaka polls: BN-MCA seat talks went well, says Ab Rauf
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Talks over seat allocations for the Melaka polls between Barisan Nasional and MCA have taken a turn for the better, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
The Melaka Barisan chairman said the earlier impasse between the coalition and the component party had been resolved but declined to disclose what was discussed or if an agreement had been reached.
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- Event Highlights | Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2026 @Sunway Pyramid (23-25 Oct 2026)
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Relive the best moments from Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2026 in KL!
From exclusive travel deals and exciting stage performances to fun games, lucky draws, and family-friendly activities, here's a look back at the unforgettable travel carnival held at Sunway Pyramid in Sunway City, KL from 23 to 25 October 2026.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to seeing you at the next Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching (30 October - 1 November 2026).
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- Cable theft suspects arrested after fleeing police against traffic in Iskandar Puteri
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Three men, including two Filipinos, were arrested after a car chase in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, in the early hours of Tuesday (Oct 27).
Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm Radin Ramlan Radin Taha said a patrol unit spotted the suspects’ car behaving suspiciously along Jalan Persiaran SILC in Gelang Patah at about 2.30am.
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- MMEA to probe fatal boat collision off Perlis
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will conduct an internal investigation into a boat collision that claimed the life of one of its personnel in waters off Perlis on Monday (Oct 26).
MMEA Deputy Director-General (Operations) Maritime Vice-Admiral Mohd Zawawi Abdullah said the investigation would focus on identifying weaknesses and determining whether the agency’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) needed improvement to prevent similar incidents.
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