Attracted by the low cost of living and good telecommunications, digital nomads, or people who earn a living by working remotely, … More
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London law firm did PR for Malaysian fugitive accused of corruption
Schillings, which represents the Duchess of Sussex, was paid $1.3m for work for Jho Low, financier at centre of 1MDB … More
Netizens Applaud Kind Malaysian For Helping Uncle Who Couldn’t Afford Treat For Grandchild
Our responsibility as a human being to help those in need. This simple gesture and tale of kindness took off on Twitter with over 18,000 retweets at the time of writing with many moved by her generosity.
Be good and nice to each other
IT is difficult to be good and nice in a world where everything has changed a lot, including our personal … More
Myanmar jade mine landslide kills 120
At least 126 bodies have been found after a landslide at a jade mining site in northern Myanmar, officials say. … More
6 months on, WHO chief says COVID-19 is far from over
WHO director-general warns that divided world is ‘helping virus spread’ GENEVA : The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that … More
Police name Sudanese man shot dead during Glasgow knife attack
LONDON (REUTERS) – Police in Scotland named a man who was shot dead by officers during a knife attack in the … More
Man shot by police in Glasgow has died – police statement
One officer is in hospital with knife wounds in an incident police say has now been contained. LONDON : A … More
Should Malaysians support Amanah and the Reformist?
To change Malaysia, the Islamic Reformist of Amanah, ABIM and IKRAM must take center stage and take the middle class Muslims who are stuck in a trench of conservatism and extremism, without knowing either! Middle class Muslims just want to be good people but they are presented with a toxic package of Islam that will destroy Malaysia. The Islamic Reformists must retake the platform and replace the packages of Islam with an Islamic package of tolerance, compassion and progressiveness.
The ‘unapologetically Malaysian’ voice wooing young adult readers
Hanna Alkaf is drawing attention with books that draw on history, culture and religion to tell deeper truths. Kuala Lumpur, … More
Social media ‘saves’ farmer from sweet pumpkins glut
KUANTAN : The power of going viral on social media has been a saviour to a disabled pumpkin farmer, Izzat … More
Bali’s ‘Skull Island’ keeps open-air burial tradition alive, despite coronavirus pandemic
The origin of the custom of open-air burials is subject to debate. One legend has it that the area’s early inhabitants fought over the prized Banyan tree, so to keep the peace, leaders decided to place the dead there, believing the smell from the corpses would make the spot less attractive.
Mohamed Morsi: Egypt’s martyr of freedom, democracy
“If the price for safeguarding legitimacy is my blood, then I am ready to sacrifice my blood for the cause of safety and legitimacy of this homeland.” Morsi’s legacy has since been immortalized in his last speech before being overthrown by the army on July 3, 2013
Pani Puri : India’s favourite street food
Pani puri seems like nothing special. The word itself is a combination of pani (water, which in this case, refers to the diluted chutneys) and puri (the fried discs of dough). The crisp, thin puri, which is about the size of a circle made by your forefinger touching your thumb, puffs up upon frying to create a hollow core.
Brunei confirms third COVID-19 death
“By the will of Allah the Almighty and with a heavy heart, the Ministry of Health (MoH) would like to inform the public on a third case that has returned to the grace and mercy of Allah the Almighty due to COVID-19 in this country.”
Poverty alleviation in Malaysia and what we could learn from China
What the poor need are more sustainable avenues for steady income, paths to existing poverty via education and micro-loans, avenues for training or reskilling and aid to carry them through times such as the pandemic or financial downturns.
Malaysians need to fully embrace that poverty is our problem not just a problem for the poor and true progress can only be made when we all make poverty alleviation a collective goal.
Malaysia’s King sets aside protocol to enjoy meal at local shop
His Majesty’s casual demeanor received positive reactions from social media users who sang praises to the King, commending him on his affability and modesty.
This Wheel-Bound Unicorn Is Ready to Sprout Wings
Gojek and Grab Holdings Inc. have been battling it out for years in the brutal business of ride hailing and … More
Sri Lanka’s Musical ‘Choon Paan’ Bread Trucks
For years, the sound of Beethoven meant bread in Sri Lanka. Now, years after the island’s mobile bread vendors disappeared, … More
Facebook’s dedicated News section turns towards journalists to tailor content for users
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 — Facebook has rolled out their dedicated Facebook News section to all US users bringing them … More
First details of Dakar Saudi Arabia 2021 to be unveiled on Thursday
RIYADH — Motorsport enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia and beyond will get to know the first details of Dakar Saudi Arabia 2021 … More
How to make roti canai
This well-travelled flatbread has made Malaysia its home where it’s a joy to see created in the hands of a … More
An autistic painter from Malaysia, Wan Jamila, pays tribute to front-line workers
With their art, technology know-how, creative social networking skills or political commitment, post-millennials, known as Generation Z, have found their … More
Meet the Filipino offering 200 free meals a day to Dubai’s jobless migrants during coronavirus shutdown
Feby Dela Peña started with US$136 worth of groceries, including 30 frozen chickens and sacks of rice. And then she … More
