KUALA LUMPUR: Telegram has been granted the Application Service Provider Class Licence (ASP (C)) to operate in Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He stated that Telegram obtained the licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on Jan 2, making it the third licensed service provider under the licensing requirements for internet messaging and...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged Malaysian Muslims to remain vigilant against attempts by certain parties to create religious polemics for their own interests. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) expressed regret over the actions of some political leaders who, he said, deliberately politicise the concept and approach of Madani,...
One Chinese influencer’s viral boo-boo has recently become the source of laughter for many netizens in Malaysia. Last week, influencer Niao Niao (鸟鸟) posted a Facebook clip of herself taste testing one of Malaysia’s popular dishes, nasi lemak bungkus — coconut rice wrapped into a pyramid shape with banana leaves. However, as soon as the video started, it was clear she was unfamiliar with the...
Unexpected Santa Claus and Cai Shen Ye collab. You know that feeling when you walk into a mall right after Christmas and you already hear Chinese New Year songs playing? We thought that was considered high efficiency until we saw what this mall in Sabah recently did. According to a Facebook page, Urban Sabah, if you were to visit Suria Sabah, a...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia extends best wishes for the health of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and looks forward to meeting him in Pulau Langkawi, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post, Anwar mentioned that the meeting with Prabowo has been postponed due to Prabowo's fever. "My family and I are already in Pulau Langkawi...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that Malaysia and Turkmenistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation through the establishment of a joint commission. He said the foreign ministers of both nations will implement this initiative early next year to solidify their collaboration. "We are both committed to ensuring that the level of...
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court's acquittal in her money laundering and tax evasion case came as a "meaningful gift" during Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's birthday month. The wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was all smiles as she expressed relief at closing this chapter after six years of legal battle. "My lawyers have assured...
It’s been slightly over a week (Oct 18) since Blackpink’s Rosé and American singer Bruno Mars released ‘APT.’, and we are certain you are already mouthing its catchy lyrics. The song went so viral with its catchy riff that this writer personally heard it nine times in three minutes (yes, he counted) for an experiment. But some people across the Causeway aren’t...
IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Malaysia’s economic reforms, notably the introduction of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023 and the successful implementation of electricity and diesel subsidy reforms. In a statement today, the global organisation also emphasised the need to accelerate these reforms to create a more inclusive and...
