Amidst the uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic, Bhutan had a reason to celebrate on Thursday as the King’s younger sister … More
Month: October 2020
Bumper melon harvest sweetens Uzbekistan’s pandemic woes
The coronavirus pandemic hit Uzbekistan hard, just when it was on an economic upswing VAZIR, Uzbekistan: In the giant shed … More
Coronavirus dims Mexico’s bright Day of the Dead celebration
MEXICO CITY (AP) : Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebration this weekend won’t be the same in a year so … More
Suspected Nice attacker’s family say he showed no signs of extremism
The Tunisian man suspected of killing three people in the French city of Nice spoke to his family on a … More
Major 7.0 magnitude quake hits western Turkey – Six dead, buildings collapse as major quake hits Turkey, Greece
A major 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Turkey on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, with … More
Indonesian textile exports fall as Turkey imposes import duties
JAKARTA : Indonesia is seeing a steep decline in textile exports to Turkey—a major market for textile products—blamed on additional … More
COVID-19: Malaysia’s top condom producer sees 7-fold increase in online sales during lockdown
KLANG: Online sales for house brand condoms manufactured by Malaysian company Karex shot up by seven-fold during the first half … More
Coronavirus thrives in Karabakh’s bomb shelters
STEPANAKERT (AZERBAIJAN) – Close quarters, poor ventilation and no masks: in the cellars of Stepanakert, the capital of the disputed … More
Mt. Sinabung erupts again, spews 2,000-metre-high volcanic ash clouds
Mount Sinabung in Karo, North Sumatra, erupted again on Thursday morning, this time shooting hot volcanic ash 2,000 metres into the … More
Many low-income PPR folk don’t know what aid is available — UN study
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia, which needs to expand its social aid programs, also has to greatly raise awareness about the … More
Robinsons shuts its doors in Malaysia and Singapore as it falls victim to Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR : Robinsons, the retailer that has been in business for more than 160 years, is shutting all remaining … More
Why should we be afraid of having the general election?
Of late, so many important personalities are warning Malaysians to avoid having a snap election at the national level at … More
World leaders, Christian figures decry attack at Nice church
World expresses solidarity and support for France after an attacker killed three people. World leaders and prominent Christian figures have … More
Pakistan’s top Islamic body approves construction of Hindu temple
Council of Islamic Ideology approves construction of new temple in Islamabad, saying Islamic law allows minority Hindus a place of … More
Basmati battle: Pakistan fights Indian bid for EU recognition of rice
Delhi seeking geographical indication status for its basmati rice, angering Islamabad A new ingredient has been added to the boiling … More
In awe of the Rafflesia
Tioman is famed for its translucent waters, colourful corals and powdery-white beaches. Beyond these natural attractions, its rainforest holds many … More
Pompeo urges Indonesia to focus on China’s treatment of Uighurs
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday urged Indonesians to focus on the treatment of Muslim Uighurs in China, … More
Malaysian in the running for global prize
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Samuel Isaiah’s dedication to nurturing Orang Asli children has put him among 10 finalists for the prestigious … More
Thai protesters stage ‘people’s runway’ in downtown Bangkok against princess’ fashion brand
BANGKOK: Protesters gathered in Bangkok’s business district of Silom on Thursday (Oct 29) to voice their opposition against a royal … More
Typhoon, landslides leave 35 dead, 59 missing in Vietnam
HANOI: Typhoon Molave set off landslides that killed at least 19 people and left 45 missing in central Vietnam, where … More
Hong Kong teen activist first political figure to be charged under security law
HONG KONG: A teenage Hong Kong activist was charged on Thursday (Oct 29) with secession, the first public political figure … More
Should a good Malaysian support the PN Budget?
When I wrote the article A Meaningless Merdeka last year, I thought that was my lowest point of feeling like … More
MPs can freely choose to support or reject Budget: experts
PETALING JAYA (Sin Chew Daily) : Bar Council human rights committee co-chairperson Andrew Khoo Chin Hock said Members of Parliament … More
Umno calls for GE immediately after Covid-19 is under control
Party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged for all its members to remain in the Perikatan Nasional government, … More
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