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Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

Drug abuse, affordable housing for youth among focus of Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR — The issue of drug abuse, which has contributed to a rise in related criminal activities, including robbery, is among the matters scheduled for discussion at the Dewan Rakyat sitting,...

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Tragedi lori jatuh laut, pemandu ditemukan lemas

Seorang lelaki berusia 24 tahun, dipercayai lemas selepas lori yang dipandunya terjatuh ke dalam laut di Dermaga Pelabuhan Barat, Klang di sini, hari ini.

What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Seedance 2.0 and Napster: History repeating in digital disruption, backlash, and forced evolution? – K V Soon

From Hollywood backlash to forced evolution, generative AI tools like Seedance 2.0 pose both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s film, animation, and cultural sectors