Mosul (Iraq) (AFP) : To the sound of drums, religious chants resounded on Sunday evening for the first ceremony of…
Namewee and Kimberley Chen blocked on Weibo after releasing satirical duet
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No one party can rule after GE15
Melaka will be a good barometer The fall of the Melaka state government earlier this month indicates that political infighting…
In Malaysia’s Johor, forest reserves are being replaced with gold mines and palm oil plantations
Forest reserves in northeastern Johor are shrinking due to land clearing linked to economic projects, prompting concerns over elephant-human conflicts…
What’s in a name? Controversy surrounds Timah whiskey over perceived namesake
Idris Ahmad lodges complaint despite explanation by booze makers GEORGE TOWN – The award-winning Malaysian-made Timah whiskey has soured for some as criticisms…
Undi18 a stumbling block for old-style politicians
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Umno candidates for Melaka election, GE15 to be finalised by three top leaders, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR : The selection of candidates to be fielded by Umno for the Melaka state election and 15th general…
Petronas to end decade-long relationship with Mercedes-AMG, Aramco set to become title sponsor
Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas is to conclude its title sponsorship agreement with Mercedes-AMG F1 at the end of the…
Bob Marley’s life story told in new musical in London’s West End
LONDON (Reuters) : The songs and the life story of late Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley are coming to London’s…
‘Just me and the fabric’: Vietnam artist finds success with cloth creations
In a hot and stuffy room in Hanoi, Tran Thanh Thuc holds up a delicate silk scarf and begins snipping…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Bali, kills three
JAKARTA: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Indonesia’s Bali island on Saturday morning, killing at least three people, Indonesia’s search…
Opposition Take-Up Issue Of Government Ban On Malaysian’s Undertaking Farm Work In Australia – Analysis
Malaysia has been elected a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council The Pakatan Harapan opposition has weighed into…
Malaysian authorities free to take action on Pandora Papers allegations, says PM Ismail
KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) : Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the enforcement authorities are free to…
Special ops to continue after discovery of illegal gold mining in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Police will extend a special operation to protect the country’s resources after illegal gold mining activities were uncovered…
Malaysian man arrested over largest ever heroin haul in Australia’s history
A Malaysian man has been arrested and is facing life in prison over what’s been described as the largest ever…
PAS to contest if Melaka state polls held – Takiyuddin
KOTA BHARU : PAS is set to field candidates in the Melaka State Election if it’s held, says PAS secretary-general…
Pandora Papers: Cops working with Bank Negara on two reports
Two other reports urging investigations were classified as NFA. The police said they have received four police reports on alleged…
It’s OK to stand out, says world’s tallest woman
ISTANBUL: At 2m 15cm tall, Rumeysa Gelgi has always stood out. Now officially recognised as the world’s tallest woman, she…
Nelson Mandela’s colourful shirts, belongings up for auction
NEW YORK: The family of late South African president Nelson Mandela is selling the anti-apartheid leader’s personal belongings to help…
UK casino site offers RM29k to watch ‘The Simpsons’
KUALA LUMPUR : Love the popular animated sitcom The Simpsons? A UK casino site will pay you to watch every…
Malaysian banker Nazir Razak’s memoirs documents business journey, family drama and insights into nation’s political economy
PETALING JAYA : Former CIMB Group chairman Datuk Seri Nazir Razak has unveiled his memoirs documenting key events that defined…
Rais Yatim confirms Pandora Papers raised in maiden meeting of Parliament’s special corruption committee
KUALA LUMPUR : Parliament’s Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) discussed the recent Pandora Papers exposé at its first meeting today…
A pettiness feeding on hatred
WHETHER out of sheer mischief or imbecility, DAP’s P Ramasamy decided to weigh in on the issue of Pulau Batu…
Taiwan Expert: Biomedical Industry embraces business model shifts
KUALA LUMPUR : Efficient, personalised and integrating medical services are the new trends of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, said…
