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Malaysia’s Competitive Edge Blunted, Falls Behind Indonesia And Thailand For The First Time

Dropping seven places to 34th out of 67 countries, Malaysia now grapples with the harsh reality of its diminishing competitiveness as it falls behind regional neighbours Indonesia and Thailand for the ...
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Police Allow Only 2 Types Of Fireworks For CNY – But Does Anyone Actually Follow This?

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus announced that only two types of fireworks are ...
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Is It OK To Give CNY Angpow To Malay Friends? The Responses Will Warm Your Heart

Many shared positive experiences of receiving angpow from Chinese colleagues and bosses, revealing that ordinary Malaysians genuinely want to participate in each other’s cultures but sometimes worry ...
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SEA Versus South Korea: A K-Pop Fan War Nobody Asked For

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A war of nasty comments broke out on social media and Malaysia is caught right in middle. It ...
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[Watch] What Happens When A Muslim YB Wears A Cheongsam In Malaysia?

Malaysian Muslim MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid’s viral post wearing a red cheongsam during Chinese New Year school visits earned many likes and positive comments praising her genuine multicultural ...
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Exact Amounts For CNY Ang Pows So You Don’t Look Cheap

But it’s not just about money: old-school rules teach what many young people don’t know anymore, like always using brand new crisp bills, never folding the money inside, and not ripping open your red ...
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From “Sudden Death” To Inquest: The Tragedy Of Sabah Student Zara Qairina

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. On 17 July, 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun ...
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Fahmi Fadzil: A Special Task Force Created To Investigate Azam Baki

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced today (13 February) that a special task ...
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MACC Chief Defends RM800,000 Share Holdings, Says Sold Within Year

Following Bloomberg’s report that he owns 17.7 million shares worth RM800,000 in Velocity Capital Partner Bhd, Azam has responded by claiming he properly declared the shares and sold them within the ...
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First Singaporean To Be Charged Under Malaysia’s Anti-Litter Law Fined RM1,500 And Community Service

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A 25-year-old man has become the first Singaporean punished under Malaysia’s new anti-littering ...
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[Watch] Lost And Found: Chinese Couple Apologizes For Honeymoon Flight Incident In Malaysia

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The Chinese couple who made headlines for their disruptive behaviour on a flight during their ...
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Aruwin Salehhuddin, Malaysia’s Only Athlete In The Winter Olympic Competes In Alpine Skiing

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The Malaysian contingent makes its third consecutive appearance at the Olympic Winter Games this ...