‘When is the next flood?’: Bangkok’s canal communities fear they are living on borrowed time

BANGKOK: Bang Prathun is like a miniature water world. A spiderweb of canals splays out through a rare green landscape … More

Singapore in world first for facial verification

Singapore will be the first country in the world to use facial verification in its national identity scheme. The biometric … More

Malaysia’s Mr. Yesterday the wrong man for tomorrow

Anwar Ibrahim should make way for a new generation of leaders Still miffed at missing his shot at Malaysia’s premiership … More

Tussle over Sabah CM’s post piles pressure on Perikatan after Anwar’s federal takeover claim

COMMENTARY, Sept 28 — The aligned Perikatan Nasional (read: Bersatu) and Barisan Nasional (read: Umno) are deadlocked over which should … More

Sabah Election: The Legend of Muhyiddin Continues

Few days before polling day for Sabah election, Anwar Ibrahim launched the “Meridian Move”. Muhyiddin Yassin was challenged, as if … More

GRS victory in Sabah state election: What this means for PM Muhyiddin and politics at the federal level

KOTA KINABALU: The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition led by the Malaysian Prime Minister successfully toppled the Warisan Plus state … More

Sabah head of state asks for more time to decide on chief minister post

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah head of state has asked for more time to decide on the candidate that will be … More

The loss of a unifying place for the nation

Meaningful place sheds light on the importance of an array of places in people’s lives. For example, some people regard … More

Burying his anguish: Indonesian gravedigger lays to rest dozens of Covid-19 victims each day

JAKARTA : Indonesian gravedigger Adang Saputra’s heart breaks every time he hears the all-too-familiar prayers for the dead and the … More

For true costs of Malaysia’s tourism retraction look beyond the sector

IN the past decade, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region established itself as the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most diverse tourism … More

Ups and downs in Anwar Ibrahim’s political career

1974: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, then an Islamic youth leader, is detained for leading an anti-government protest. He spends 20 months … More

Malaysian PM Muhyiddin’s alliance wins Sabah polls

Victory would bolster his bid in defending premiership in challenge from Anwar Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alliance has won the … More

Sabah election: Every vote counts, even a Power Ranger’s

A Malaysian in a Power Ranger costume casting his vote yesterday at the polling centre in SMK Tansau, Penampang, while … More

Malaysia Wins Best Health & Medical Tourism Destination Of The Year Again

Malaysia Healthcare took home the title of Destination Of The Year at the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Medical Travel … More

Cambodia landmine detection rat awarded miniature gold medal for ‘lifesaving bravery’

Magawa can search area the size of tennis court for landmines in 30 minutes, which would take human with metal … More

Many Malaysians not receiving promised Internet speeds — CFM

KUALA LUMPUR : The results of an online poll, conducted by the Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysia (CFM), … More

Exxon Narrows Bidders for $3 Billion Malaysian Assets

EnQuest, Hibiscus Petroleum are among bidders for the assets Exxon started the process to sell Malaysian assets last year Exxon … More

Anwar Shock Adds to the Risks Besieging Malaysian Assets

Government instability adds to risks from virus, retail frenzy Early polls can test relative calm in Malaysian stocks, bonds Investors … More

Anwar’s plan to break up PN

Just as the Sabah state elections are in the stage of final countdown, out of the blue PKR president Anwar … More

Isa Samad, Emir the ones behind proposal to buy luxury condos at centre of FGV suit against them, witness claims

KUALA LUMPUR : Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and Datuk Mohd Emir Mavani Abdullah were the ones who initiated … More

Explore hidden gems outside Bangkok

Discover why the Chao Phraya River between Bang Pa-in and Pathum Thani is well-loved by culture enthusiasts The other day … More

Watana sentenced to 99 years in jail, allowed bail

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has sentenced former social development and human security minister Watana … More

Seaweed tides over Bali islanders after tourism slump

Aquaculture provides fallback for people of the Penida Archipelago as they wait for tourists’ return. Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia – In the … More

Chinese Sabahan kingmaker factor

An estimated 172,000 Chinese voters will head to the polls on September 26 in Sabah. Chinese Sabahans currently comprise 15% … More