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From Earning RM4/Hour To A RM150 Million Empire: The Story Of BilaBila Mart’s Co-Founder 4 December 2025, 9:45am
BilaBila Mart is a rapidly growing convenience grocer in Malaysia, with 100 stores in five years. Co-founder Lee Hui Jing overcame significant financial hardship and misogyny to build the business. BilaBila Mart differentiates itself with fresh produce, late-night hours, and a focus on Malaysian products.
lifestyle
US Student Visa Rules Have Changed. Here’s What Malaysian Students In The US Need To Know 10 August 2026, 11:37am
US immigration rules, effective September 2026, will replace indefinite stays with a fixed "Admit Until Date" for Malaysian students. The post-graduation grace period for F-1 Malaysian students to remain in the US will be reduced from 60 to 30 days. Malaysian students must now meticulously plan academic timelines, seek formal extensions, and manage post-graduation arrangements.
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Retired Teacher Ordered To Pay Student RM88,000 For Slapping Him 4 Times 10 August 2026, 9:32am
A retired teacher was ordered to pay a student RM88,069 by the Kota Bharu High Court. The High Court ruled the teacher committed battery against the student by slapping him four times. The student sustained physical injuries, including hearing loss, and transferred schools due to fear.
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Apple Store Kedua Di Malaysia? 22 Jawatan Kosong Di Putrajaya Cetus Spekulasi Ramai 10 August 2026, 9:30am
Spekulasi mengenai kedai kedua jenama itu di Malaysia. Kekosongan 22 jawatan di Putrajaya menjadi petunjuk utama. Pola pengambilan pekerja ini mirip dengan sebelum kedai sebelumnya dibuka.
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Dah Masuk Umur 18 Tahun? Anda Kini Boleh Periksa Terpilih Atau Tak Untuk PLKN 3.0 Akan Datang 10 August 2026, 9:15am
Calon berumur 18 tahun boleh menyemak status pemilihan PLKN 3.0 Siri 4/2026 (3 Okt - 16 Nov) melalui ePLKN 3.0 mulai 10 Ogos. Semakan status dalam talian dan SMS bertujuan mengatasi masalah calon terlepas maklumat pemilihan atau lapor diri. Jabatan tersebut merancang mengendalikan lapan kem latihan PLKN untuk pengambilan Oktober bagi meningkatkan kapasiti.
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Kerajaan Negeri Melaka Sedia Dana RM500,000 Galak Belia Ceburi Bisnes Pelancongan 10 August 2026, 9:15am
Kerajaan negeri menggalakkan belia melihat sektor pelancongan sebagai peluang keusahawanan. Dana RM500,000 disediakan menerusi Inisiatif Dana Pelancongan Remaja untuk membantu golongan itu. Inisiatif itu menyasarkan 200 belia berusia 20-35 tahun untuk memulakan pelbagai jenis perniagaan pelancongan.
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Bakat Penyanyi Cilik Sarawak Diiktiraf, Layak Ke Uji Bakat ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ – “Hebat!” 10 August 2026, 9:08am
Penyanyi muda itu dijemput untuk sesi uji bakat awal Britain's Got Talent di London pada 5 September. Perjalanan tersebut memerlukan komitmen tinggi dan beliau memohon sokongan kewangan serta moral. Beliau telah meraih kejayaan antarabangsa, termasuk tempat pertama dalam anugerah muzik di New York.
lifestyle
MOLLY Is Turning 20 With A New Starbucks Collab And Cute Merch 10 August 2026, 9:07am
POP MART's MOLLY character is collaborating with Starbucks for her 20th anniversary. The collection features new MOLLY-inspired drinks and limited-edition merchandise with three designs. Three Starbucks outlets in Malaysia are receiving MOLLY-themed makeovers.
tech
Google’s ‘Ask Maps’ Feature Is Now Available In Malaysia 10 August 2026, 8:24am
Google is expanding its Gemini AI-powered Ask Maps globally, enabling natural-language searches for places. The update incorporates enhanced live tracking for public transport and real-time road conditions. Ask Maps introduces "agentic" tools to complete multi-step tasks like ordering takeaway food and comparing hotel prices.
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PERHILITAN Dedah 1,524 Serangan Hidupan Liar Rekodkan 54 Kematian Sejak Tahun 2020 10 August 2026, 8:16am
Sejak 2020 hingga Julai lalu, 1,524 kes serangan hidupan liar dicatatkan, mengakibatkan 1,470 kecederaan dan 54 kematian. Konflik ini berpunca daripada pengecilan habitat, pembangunan, pemberian makanan oleh manusia, dan pengurusan sisa sampah yang tidak sistematik. Pihak berkuasa mengintegrasikan teknologi seperti Kolar Satelit GPS, Dron Termal, dan Kamera Sensor Pintar untuk memantau serta mengurus pergerakan hidupan liar.
entertainment
TWICE’s Jeongyeon Becomes First Member To Leave JYP Entertainment After 11 Years 10 August 2026, 8:09am
Jeongyeon has left JYP Entertainment, the first TWICE member to do so. She has signed with Varo Entertainment to pursue an acting career. She will remain a member of TWICE and continue group activities.
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Stray Puppy Killed After Being Run Over Twice By Pick-Up Truck 10 August 2026, 8:05am
A three-month-old stray puppy died after being run over twice by a four-wheel-drive vehicle in Port Dickson. A witness shared CCTV footage of the incident and lodged reports with the police and Department of Veterinary Services. Police referred the case to the Department of Veterinary Services, treating it as an accident, and the DVS is investigating.
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Jerebu Semakin Merebak, Kualiti Udara Di Sarawak & Selangor Kini Di Paras Tidak Sihat 10 August 2026, 7:47am
Sembilan kawasan di Sarawak dan satu di Selangor merekodkan bacaan IPU tidak sihat. Jerebu rentas sempadan disebabkan oleh angin dari selatan dan titik panas tinggi di negara jiran. Bacaan IPU antara 101 hingga 200 dikategorikan sebagai tidak sihat.
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Hasil Keringat Muay Thai, Aliff Rakib Hadiahkan Rumah RM1 Juta Untuk Ibu Bapa Tercinta 10 August 2026, 7:32am
Juara dunia interim Muay Thai itu menghadiahi ibu bapanya rumah bernilai RM1 juta. Beliau merupakan rakyat Malaysia pertama memenangi tali pinggang dunia interim kategori tersebut. Petarung itu dijadualkan menentang petarung terkenal Thailand pada Oktober ini.
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Menara KL Tawar 31% Diskaun Tiket Sempena Bulan Kemerdekaan Buat Warganegara Malaysia 10 August 2026, 7:09am
Promosi diskaun 31% tiket individu ke tarikan utama Menara Kuala Lumpur dari 1 Ogos hingga 16 September 2026. Tawaran ini eksklusif untuk warganegara Malaysia melalui pembelian terus dan disertakan bendera tangan percuma. Menara itu akan melanjutkan waktu operasi hingga 1 pagi pada 30 Ogos 2026 sempena Malam Ambang Kemerdekaan.
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[VIDEO] NZ Politician Attends Meeting From Bathroom With Laundry On Display 10 August 2026, 6:55am
New Zealand councillor Jo Galer joined an official meeting from her bathroom. Her visible laundry was pointed out, but she remained unfazed. A silhouette of another person was also seen in the shower behind her.
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Haze Is Back: Unhealthy Air Quality Readings Hit 10 Areas In Sarawak, Selangor 10 August 2026, 6:43am
Haze returned to Malaysia, with 10 areas, primarily Sarawak, recording unhealthy API levels. METMalaysia warned hot, dry conditions and transboundary haze would worsen the situation. Wildfires in Indonesia, linked to a dry season, are causing the haze.
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New Seat Categories Added For Jason Mraz’s KL Concert Due To High Demand 10 August 2026, 6:24am
Organisers have added new ticket categories for Jason Mraz's Kuala Lumpur concert due to high demand. The additional tickets will go on sale on 12 August at 12pm. The concert, on 31 October, will feature hit songs, drones, and a fireworks display.
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Hukum Solat Atas Lantai Tanpa Sejadah, Ini Jawapan & Penjelasan Hukum Menurut Islam 10 August 2026, 5:10am
Solat sah dilaksanakan terus di atas lantai atau tanah yang bersih daripada najis. Sejadah bukan syarat sah solat, tetapi berfungsi sebagai alas untuk keselesaan dan kebersihan. Elakkan solat di kawasan perkuburan atau tandas, serta tempat bernajis yang bersentuhan dengan badan atau pakaian.
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Man In KL Arrested After Wife Flexes Car Made To Resemble Immigration Vehicle 10 August 2026, 5:01am
A prank video featuring a fake Immigration Department logo on a pickup truck went viral, causing public backlash. An Immigration operation was launched, leading to the arrest of a Pakistani man and an Indonesian woman. The investigation further resulted in the detention of the truck's owner and eight undocumented workers.
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Pelik Tapi Benar! Lelaki Bingung Khemah Di Ruang Tamu Dijadikan ‘Bilik Sewa’ Rumah 10 August 2026, 4:58am
Sebuah rumah sewa tular kerana menawarkan khemah di ruang tamu sebagai bilik pada harga RM400 setiap satu. Keadaan ini menggambarkan eksploitasi pasaran sewa dan kurangnya kemudahan asas untuk penyewa. Orang ramai menuntut penguatkuasaan lebih ketat serta penyediaan lebih banyak pilihan perumahan sewa mampu milik.
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Kes Hutang Duit Kutu, PDRM Terima 35 Laporan Babitkan Kerugian RM1.7 Juta 10 August 2026, 4:57am
Polis menerima 35 laporan hutang duit kutu melibatkan kerugian keseluruhan RM1.7 juta. Pasangan suami isteri yang dilaporkan hilang telah menyerah diri dan direman. Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan atas dakwaan menipu.
lifestyle
Why Are Kampung Egg Yolks More Orange Than Normal Ones? 10 August 2026, 4:35am
Egg yolk colour is determined by the hen's diet, particularly its intake of plant pigments called carotenoids. Darker yolks in kampung eggs typically result from hens consuming more carotenoid-rich foods, though "kampung" now often refers to the breed rather than free-range rearing. Yolk colour is not a reliable indicator of an egg's nutritional value, quality, or taste, which are determined by the hen's diet, breed, and farming practices.
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12-Year-Old Sarawakian Singer Invited To Audition For ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ 10 August 2026, 4:32am
Taylor Louise, a 12-year-old Sarawakian singer, has been invited to a live Britain's Got Talent audition in London. She recently won two prizes at the New York International Golden Classical Music Awards, performing at Carnegie Hall. Taylor has a history of international performances, securing awards in London and Paris previously.
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Suspek Kes Tembak Sekolah Thailand Sering Dibuli, Minat FBI & Senjata Api 10 August 2026, 4:17am
Suspek berusia 14 tahun, mahir mengendalikan senjata api dan dilaporkan sering dibuli, mula-mula membunuh datuk serta neneknya. Remaja itu kemudian menembak mati lima kakitangan di sebuah sekolah berprofil tinggi di Nonthaburi sebelum membunuh diri. Insiden ini mendedahkan kadar pemilikan senjata api yang tinggi di Thailand dan kegagalan usaha kerajaan untuk memperketatkan undang-undang senjata api.
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MySihat Expo 2026 Bakal Himpun 4 Acara Utama Di MAEPS Serdang, Sasar 100,000 Pengunjung 10 August 2026, 4:00am
Festival MySihat Expo 2026 menyasarkan kedudukan sebagai acara kesihatan, kesejahteraan, sukan dan gaya hidup terbesar di Malaysia. Ia menggabungkan empat acara utama, menawarkan pengalaman interaktif untuk belajar dan berinteraksi. Komponen utamanya termasuk pameran kesihatan, perlumbaan kecergasan, pesta wangian dan fiesta makanan sihat.
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Sekolah, Tadika & Taska Akan Ditutup Serta-Merta Jika Jerebu Semakin Teruk & IPU Lebih 200 10 August 2026, 3:27am
Pelan Tindakan Jerebu Kebangsaan (PTJK) diaktifkan untuk menyelaras tindak balas terhadap jerebu. Penutupan institusi pendidikan dan penghentian aktiviti luar bilik darjah bergantung kepada paras Indeks Pencemar Udara (IPU). Operasi Pembenihan Awan (OPA) dijalankan apabila IPU melebihi 150 selama 24 jam dengan keadaan cuaca yang sesuai.
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Ferrari Driver Explains Why He Swerved Between Lanes On PLUS Highway Before Road Rage Incident 10 August 2026, 3:09am
A Ferrari driver claimed he swerved to avoid a collision, leading to a road rage incident. The other driver, in a Perodua Aruz, allegedly became enraged and assaulted the Ferrari driver. While the drivers reached a settlement, police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
tech
AI Has Now Designed Functional Viruses From Scratch, Scientists Say 10 August 2026, 2:54am
Generative AI is now designing functional, synthetic viral genomes. Researchers successfully created viable bacteriophages that target drug-resistant bacteria. This technology raises significant biosafety and biosecurity concerns due to a lack of governance.
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18-Year-Old M’sians Can Check If They’ve Been Selected For The Upcoming PLKN 3.0 Batch Today 10 August 2026, 2:50am
Malaysians aged 18 can check their PLKN 3.0 Series 4/2026 selection status via ePLKN from 10 August. The system aims to prevent candidates missing training by addressing prior issues of unawareness or missed information. Eight PLKN training camps will operate for the October intake, expanding capacity with new centres and public institutes.
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Not Just Malaysia Airlines: Drug Tests Now Mandatory For All Airline Pilots & Cabin Crew 10 August 2026, 2:30am
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has mandated drug tests for all active flight and cabin crew across every Malaysian airline within 30 days. Airlines must enhance their existing drug testing programmes, including increased random and reasonable-suspicion testing, and submit compliance declarations. CAAM also directed operators to review recruitment for security pass holders, strengthen disciplinary procedures, and implement broader long-term safety improvements.
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KL Tower Tickets Are 31% Off For Hari Kebangsaan Until 16 September 10 August 2026, 2:12am
Malaysian citizens receive a 31% discount on individual walk-in tickets to KL Tower's Observation Deck and Sky Terrace. This promotion is valid from 1 August to 16 September 2026. Entry to the Glass Box incurs an additional RM10 charge with a Sky Terrace ticket.
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Khairul Aming Rakes In RM2 Million In Under 2 Minutes With New Sambal Nyet Bilis 10 August 2026, 2:08am
Khairul Aming generated RM2 million in under two minutes via a TikTok Shop launch. The launch, for his Sambal Nyet Bilis, was a livestream watched by over 370,000 viewers. This surpassed his prior sales speed and achieved a gross merchandise value exceeding RM3 million.
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Police Receive 35 Reports Against Couple Over RM1.7 Million ‘Duit Kutu’ Debt 10 August 2026, 1:44am
A woman has been detained over an alleged kutu scheme. The scheme led to RM1.7 million in losses and 35 police reports. Police are investigating the case for cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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62-Year-Old Suffers 50% Burns After Man Sets Her On Fire At Kepong Lottery Outlet 10 August 2026, 1:36am
A 62-year-old woman was doused with petrol and set ablaze at a lottery outlet in Kepong. She sustained 50% burns and is in stable condition at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Police are investigating the motive and conducting a manhunt for the suspect.
From Earning RM4/Hour To A RM150 Million Empire: The Story Of BilaBila Mart’s Co-Founder
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