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Sweet bliss in green rice discs

STICKY rice, palm sugar syrup and freshly grated coconut are components of delectable kuih lopes.

Short Position

Powering a new reinvestment cycle as demand surges

Even as the government accelerates the rollout of renewable energy, the gas-fired power sector is entering what could be its most significant reinvestment cycle in over a decade, driven by rising electricity demand, ageing generation assets and tightening reserve margins.

Short Position

Smart city can’t beat the traffic

Klang Valley's traffic was the talk of Chinese New Year reunions, and it is not hard to see why.

Metro News

Call for price reduction of essential goods as ringgit rallies

WITH positive economic signs including the ringgit's rise against the US dollar and a recovering stock market, the government must ensure that the benefits of growth are felt on the ground, says Penang PKR deputy chairman Goh Choon Aik.

Nation

Timely boost for fasting month

KUALA LUMPUR: Student Yini Azizi, 20, waited until the second day of Ramadan before using her RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid to purchase essentials.

Metro News

Penang model for national blueprint on animal farms

A NATIONAL blueprint for pig farming is being drawn up to address environmental, social and supply concerns following Selangor's decision to halt pig farming in the state.

Nation

Gen Z continues tradition

KUALA LUMPUR: Long associated with tradition and senior volunteers, the bubur lambuk of Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru is now winning over a new generation.

Nation

Efforts to stem synthetic drug abuse among youth stepped up 

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts are being stepped up to curb drug abuse involving school-going youth, particularly the rising misuse of synthetic substances, says the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK).

Nation

Keeping the flames alive

GEORGE TOWN: Frying char koay teow over charcoal has long been a hallmark of authenticity, just as wood-fired ovens give pizza its distinctive kick.

Nation

Mosques, surau in Kuantan receive Ramadan aid

KUANTAN: A total of 45 mosques and surau in the Indera Mahkota parliamentary constituency, along with another 29 in the Kuantan parliamentary constituency, received Ihya Ramadan contributions.

Metro News

Stress-free Ramadan buffet spread awaits in Bangi resort

THOSE seeking a Ramadan bazaar experience without the hassle of hunting for parking or navigating crowded streets have an appealing option in Bangi, Selangor.

Nation

‘Contact insurer for digital roadside help after breakdown or accident’

PETALING JAYA: The drive home after the festive holidays can be arduous on the busy highways and the journey could turn sour, especially when the unexpected happens.

Insight

High hopes as dividend is nigh

The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) over 16.5 million contributors must be waiting with high hopes for the announcement of the dividend rate for 2025.

Citycism

No such thing as free parking

I RECENTLY reported on Kepong and Segambut residents who are objecting to the implementation of parking fees by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in their respective areas.

Nation

Traffic builds as city folk head back

PETALING JAYA: The "balik bandar" rush is gathering steam as festive holidaymakers hit the highways to prepare for work in the week ahead.

Nation

Anwar meets with Singapore PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong in conjunction with Wong's special visit to Malaysia.

Focus

Between patriotism and fear

A DRONE whirred through a shopping centre in the Russian city of Voronezh as Shaman, an operator for the Russian army, showed shoppers one of the devices that have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine.

Nation

Hooked on synthetic drugs at 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Students as young as 13 have fallen into the trap of synthetic drugs, with cases of abuse among school-going youths showing a sharp increase over the past five years.

Sabah & Sarawak

Customers opt for familiar tastes at Satok bazaar

KUCHING: Traditional kuih remains a popular choice for buka puasa, despite the increasing variety of modern snacks and desserts.

Nation

2.9 million vehicles expected on highways this weekend

PETALING JAYA: Around 2.9 million vehicles are expected to use major highways nationwide this weekend as the Chinese New Year holidays wind down and holidaymakers return to the Klang Valley, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).