Malaysia

Malaysian monk wins $314,000 through bank’s lucky draw campaign

Buddhist monk Chan Chai Siang (right) receiving his RM1 million (S$311,947) mock cheque from BSN representatives.

Malaysia’s ‘durian tsunami’ season to last till August

Locals choosing durians at SS2 Durian House Stall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Residents in Johor Bahru cry foul over smelly river

Floating rubbish often accumulates alongside riverbanks, creating a foul stench.

Lorry driver who saved 21 bus passengers honoured at Malaysian Parliament

Transport minister Anthony Loke (middle) presented a mock cheque of RM10,000 (S$3,120) to lorry driver Wong Tuck Meng (second from right).

Banker’s fire power on show

Trial 2

Durian prices in Singapore drop, but sellers say unlikely to match Malaysia’s lows

Durian sellers in Singapore do not expect their prices to drop as sharply as in Malaysia.

Hiking accidents in Malaysia claim 63 lives over past five years

Records from 2021 to 2025 showed a total of 1,059 accidents, involving 87 injuries and 63 deaths.

Malaysian public university heads deny ‘seat-selling’ and backdoor admission claims

Durian prices in Malaysia crash to 16 cents each as oversupply hits market

The expansion of local durian cultivation in recent years, combined with tighter restrictions in certain export markets, has led to a significant spike in supply in Malaysia.

Melaka chief minister warns civil servants not to let World Cup affect work discipline

At the same time, Ab Rauf said the World Cup should also be viewed as an opportunity to foster unity and strengthen social bonds within the community.

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