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Polymarket: Where People Bet Real Money on Anwar’s Job, Jesus vs. GTA VI, and Everything in Between

Polymarket lets users bet real money on anything from elections to Jesus's Second Coming, with prices reflecting collective probability estimates. Malaysia has not banned Polymarket yet, unlike ...
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Malaysian Hindu Community Fights Back After Sacred Symbol Allegedly Desecrated On Camera

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A Malaysian Hindu organisation is mobilising members of the faith nationwide to file police ...
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OldTown White Coffee Faces Renewed Boycott Amidst Allegations Of Political Indifference

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The boycott of OldTown White Coffee has resurfaced this time due to the ongoing ...
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Grab In Talks With Its Riders After Protests About Revised Fare Structures

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A group of about 300 Grab delivery riders staged a peaceful protest outside the company’s ...
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US Congress Warned Malaysia, A Community Group Wrote Back

MAPIM, a Malaysian NGO, filed a formal Diplomatic Protest Note against US Congressional threats of punitive measures targeting Malaysia. The note uses official diplomatic language to defend Malaysia's ...
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Another Young Malaysian Died In Custody, And The File Is Open, For Now

Vineswaran, 26, died in custody after being remanded over alleged drug use, unable to afford RM3,000 bail, sparking public outrage. Malaysia recorded 42 custodial deaths in 2025 alone, with Malaysian ...
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[Watch] Malaysian Activists Report Attacks On Gaza Aid Flotilla In Mediterranean

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Malaysian activists aboard a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza have reported coming under ...
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Trump’s New Tariffs: What This Means For Malaysia

Malaysia faces a 10% US tariff under a new tiered system, replacing the previous global duty set to expire on 24 July 2026. Analysts describe the impact as "more noise than shock," though further ...
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Michelin-Selected Bref By Darren Chin Gives Malaysian Classics A Fine Dining Twist

Bref by Darren Chin blends European techniques with Malaysian flavours, drawing on Chef Lim Wei Han's childhood memories for inspiration. Standout dishes include a mango curry seabream and a luxurious ...
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PN Wants To Ditch Voter Confusion, But Might Create Pronunciation Confusion Instead

Hamzah proposed merging PN and BN under a single name, PBN, to avoid confusing voters during the Negeri Sembilan state election. Hamzah confirmed PN agreed from the start that BN would lead the ...
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You Can Update Your MyKad Address (Without Being Arrested)

Malaysians who move must update their MyKad address within 14 days or risk fines up to RM20,000 or three years imprisonment. The NRD is not currently enforcing the rule, but updating your address at ...
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Iconic Ipoh Sign With Chinese Characters A Hoax, Says City Council

The viral image showing Chinese characters alongside Ipoh's iconic hillside sign is AI-generated or digitally altered, confirmed MBI. MBI is investigating the matter and may pursue legal action ...