Mutiara Figs is the literal fruit of the Hilmi family’s labours, where their 300 varieties of fig trees are yielding … More
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Spent most of the life in engineering and project management. Now having the opportunity to see the world beyond my usual nest. Travel extensively to Third World Countries. Aaahh... now everything is possible
On the crest of a wave: Swimmer recounts his historic swim across the Perhentian Channel
BILL Gates once said that most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can … More
Asia’s isle of five separate genders
The Bugis people of South Sulawesi are a powerful ethnic group remarkable for their recognition of five separate genders. But … More
Scar tissue: Vietnamese women find healing with tattoos
HANOI (AFP) : In her tiny Hanoi apartment, tattoo artist Ngoc inks middle-aged women whose lives have been upended by … More
Sri Lanka bans 11 Muslim groups ahead of Easter attacks anniversary
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Apr 14) banned 11 organisations, including the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda, a week … More
Singapore PM Succession Setback
What are the consequences of Heng Swee Keat’s decision to step aside as 4G leader-in-waiting? On April 8, the designated … More
Myanmar activists stage ‘bloody paint strike’ against military rule
YANGON (REUTERS) : Opponents of military rule in Myanmar splashed the colour red on Wednesday (April 14), the second day … More
From ride-hailing to fintech: Grab’s journey in the fast lane
Singapore-based Grab Holdings said Tuesday it plans a US listing after merging with the investment fund Altimeter Capital Management in … More
Jokowi Eyes Cabinet Reshuffle This Week, The Second in Five Months
Jakarta : President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is expected to reshuffle his cabinet again this week after the House of Representatives … More
Now 95, Dr Mahathir says he shouldn’t be PM again for the third time
KUALA LUMPUR : Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today he has no wish to become a prime minister for the … More
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In SRC conviction appeal, prosecution says Najib’s refusal to allow govt to check company’s Swiss funds implies ‘personal interest’
PUTRAJAYA : Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s refusal to allow a government delegation to verify the status of … More
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SRC appeal: Prosecution says clear proof of abuse as Najib sat in Cabinet meetings approving RM4b loan guarantees
PUTRAJAYA : Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s role in the Cabinet meetings to approve two government guarantees (GGs) for loans worth … More
Akanksha Arora: The 34-year-old bidding to be UN’s next chief
Having worked at the UN for just four years, Arora now wants to shake it up. Akanksha Arora was fighting … More
Photographing the final days of Gaddafi and his last stronghold
“It is a conflict that still gives me chills every time I stop to look back at my old photographs, … More
What is behind the anti-Muslim measures in Sri Lanka?
Inciting ethno-religious animosity has become a means of survival for parts of Sri Lanka’s political elite. On March 13, Sarath … More
Singapore’s endless pursuit of cleanliness
These quintessentially Singaporean values have been put to the test during Covid-19, when good public hygiene practice can be a … More
UN sees Syria echoes in Myanmar conflict
Activists call for a week of protests against military coup over Myanmar’s traditional New Year holiday. The United Nations human … More
Telco mega-merger – we can’t be outclassed by Bangladesh, says MP
Even it has laws to prohibit such mergers to protect its consumers’ interest, says Chong Chieng Jen. An opposition MP … More
Asian ‘superapp’ Grab to go public in $40 billion SPAC deal
Southeast Asian tech giant Grab plans to go public in the US with a nearly $40 billion valuation in the … More
Anwar knows our stand on kleptocrats, says Loke
PETALING JAYA : DAP is confident that Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim will not form any … More
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SRC conviction appeal: Lawyer claims High Court judge had ‘desire’ to hold Najib to account
PUTRAJAYA : The High Court was incorrect in saying Datuk Seri Najib Razak must be held accountable for abuse of … More
The day an angry Anwar stormed out of Dr M’s house
A new book by DAP’s Liew Chin Tong recalls last-minute efforts by PH leaders to restore the coalition government. PKR … More
Loke doesn’t discount effort to oust ‘multiracial’ DAP leaders in party polls
Meanwhile, he says Liu shouldn’t be disciplined over ‘personal views’. DAP organising secretary Anthony Loke does not rule out that … More
‘Huge’ explosion rocks St. Vincent as volcano keeps erupting
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) : La Soufriere volcano fired an enormous amount of ash and hot gas early Monday in … More
