Malaysia’s Online Shopping Boom Needs Stronger Accountability, Not Just More Sellers
Malaysia's proposed E-Commerce Bill highlights why stronger digital commerce must include clearer responsibilities for buyers, sellers and online platforms.
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China Cancer Trial Reports 84% Disease Control Using Nano-Carbon Iron Injection
Chinese researchers reported an 84.2% disease control rate in a small Phase I trial of CNSI-Fe, an experimental nano-carbon iron cancer treatment.
Malaysia’s Cocoa Ambition Needs More Than New Plantations
Sarawak's cocoa expansion could strengthen domestic supply, but Malaysia's bigger opportunity lies in creating higher-value products and stronger returns for local producers.
India Is Drawing a Harder Line on Sugar in Infant Food
India's proposed restrictions on added sugars in infant food raise broader questions about nutrition standards, ingredient transparency and consumer protection.
How to Make Favourite Malaysian Meals Healthier Without Losing Their Familiar Appeal
Favourite Malaysian dishes can remain on the menu with simple changes to ingredients, portions and cooking methods that create more balanced everyday meals.
Fuel Quality Complaints Are Testing Malaysia’s Consumer Protection System
Suspected RON95 contamination has triggered investigations in Selangor. Beyond possible engine damage, the complaints raise bigger questions about consumer protection.
China’s Viral ‘Flash Step’ Dance Turns Folk Tradition Into a Social Media Phenomenon
China’s viral “flash step” has turned a decades-old Beijing Dance Academy folk-dance lesson into a social media craze involving celebrities, memes and merchandise.
‘Klara and the Sun’ Review: Jenna Ortega Leads a Bright but Overly Sweet AI Fable
Jenna Ortega stars as an artificial companion in Klara and the Sun, Taika Waititi’s warm but uneven adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel.
Malaysia’s Economy Is Growing at 5.3%. Not Every Industry Is Moving Forward Together
Malaysia's economy expanded by 5.3% in Q3 2026, but strong manufacturing growth and weaker mining activity reveal an uneven economic picture.
China Is Tightening Control Over AI. Technology Is Becoming a Strategic Border
China's proposed AI export controls highlight a new divide between accessing powerful AI services and owning the technology behind them.