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Penang recognises Hungry Ghost Festival, six sites as state heritage

Recognition aims to preserve cultural traditions while strengthening Penang’s multiracial identity, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow

Nine Arts Festival to make Negeri Sembilan debut with 3-day celebration of culture and creativity

Festival themed “Origins” will bring together Malaysian and international artists across nine disciplines in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Batik Malaysia: Luxury in malls, missing on the streets – Ravindran Raman Kutty

High prices and limited accessibility keep Malaysia’s batik out of everyday wardrobes, while Indonesia’s more affordable ecosystem lets everyone wear the culture

Budget 2026: Anwar unveils RM1.2b to revive heritage buildings and transform KL’s hawker centres, peoples’ housing

The 2026 Budget allocates funds for historic restorations, urban upgrades, and a renewed commitment to cultural preservation and inclusive city living

Ipoh Sentral TOD set to drive city’s growth and transformation

With a focus on sustainability, connectivity, and cultural preservation, the project aims to enhance Ipoh’s position as a vibrant smart city by 2030

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports