BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) : A 10-year-old Amur tiger with arthritis underwent hip replacement surgery at a zoo outside Chicago on … More
Month: January 2021
Nigeria : the country that loves to overachieve
Africa’s most-populated country is a cultural powerhouse. But’s what’s behind the nation’s drive to succeed? In a lifetime of feverishly … More
Humans have an obesity problem, Asian elephants don’t
The obesity crisis thought to be plaguing Asian elephants was a mirage, according to a new study published in the … More
Check Out The First Vertical Forests In China And How They Produce More Than 130 Pounds Of Oxygen Daily
We all know a thing or two about climate change, how it affects us and how we can start working … More
A ‘tail of Borneo’ adventure
WITH Covid-19 still lingering around the world, it will be a while before Malaysians can renew their passports, take leave … More
Asia’s Dirty Halal Business
Undermining dietary integrity across the region Corrupt bureaucrats and industry collaborators have compromised halal integrity for more than 270 million … More
Fox Outfoxed? – Former AG’s Explosive Memoir Blames Dr M For The Implosion Of Pakatan Harapan
It was Anwar who received the most votes from MPs when canvassed by the Agong the following day (92 as opposed to 62 for Mahathir).
India cuts off Internet near Delhi as farmers begin hunger strike
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) : India blocked mobile internet services in several areas around New Delhi on Saturday (Jan 30) as … More
A year after its first coronavirus case, Malaysia’s contact-tracing efforts are falling dangerously short
Covid-19 numbers in Malaysia continue to soar a year to the day since the country’s first case was detected – but after … More
Singapore to suspend green lanes with Germany, Malaysia and South Korea for 3 months from Feb 1
SINGAPORE : Singapore’s reciprocal green lane arrangements with Germany, Malaysia, and South Korea will be suspended for three months from … More
Agong wanted Wan Azizah as interim PM, Dr Mahathir intervened: Thomas
Former AG says what he observed last year without precedent in Malaysian politics KUALA LUMPUR – Explosive revelations in former attorney-general (AG) … More
The heartbreaking business of funeral parlours as Covid-19 deaths soar
‘We didn’t need to order many body bags before,’ says funeral parlour operator Ng Lie Cheng. As a funeral parlour … More
Fugitive ‘Broken Tooth’ may be hiding in Malaysia, says report
PETALING JAYA : A Chinese triad boss, Wan Kuok Koi, is believed to be hiding out and continuing his operations … More
PAS helped save Tommy Thomas’s job as AG after Dr M’s sudden U-turn
Thomas had previously represented PAS state govts in suing Putrajaya for oil royalties. Former attorney-general Tommy Thomas said PAS might … More
Azmin cites Anwar’s ‘immoral sexual practices’ in voters’ suit
The Gombak MP says he did not think Anwar was qualified to lead PKR nor become prime minister. Gombak MP … More
Police rescue deer trapped inside British Columbia house
Police in British Columbia, Canada, responded to a home at which a deer managed to squeeze in through a dog … More
Britain launches new visa for Hong Kong citizens
Britain on Friday announced that starting Sunday (Jan, 31) millions of Hong Kong residents will be able to apply to … More
Why Germans love getting naked in public
“Free-body culture” promotes harmony with nature, and today some Germans sunbathe nude, strip down to play sports and even hike … More
A family on the edge of society in ‘Acasa, My Home’
Just outside of Bucharest, a family with nine children once called the lands around an abandoned water reservoir and landfill … More
Nunuk Nuraini, the Indonesian woman behind Indomie’s tantalising flavours, dies at 59
PETALING JAYA : Indonesia’s Nunuk Nuraini, creator of Indomie’s various flavours, passed away two days ago at age 59. According … More
Hotels cook up a storm with hawker fare
GEORGE TOWN : With guests forced to stay away and no tourists in town, several Penang hotels are turning to … More
Malaysian pet bakery makes sugar-free pineapple tarts so dogs can enjoy CNY snacks too
PETALING JAYA : Malaysian pet bakery Barkery Oven has come up with Chinese New Year treats to ensure your furry … More
China will ‘no longer recognise’ UK-issued BNO passport for Hong Kongers
BEIJING (AFP) : China on Friday (Jan 29) said it will “no longer recognise” the British National (Overseas) passport for … More
What about the Chinese Covid-19 vaccines?
The Chinese vaccines are rapidly making inroads into the Malaysian vaccine market place. After the 39 per cent Pfizer-BioNTech, 10 … More
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