China’s VP visits Proton plant in Tg Malim

TANJUNG MALIM, Nov 9: China’s Vice-President Han Zheng today visited Proton’s automotive plant here.  He was…

Gov’t gives assurance on media freedom – Fahmi Fadzil

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9: The government will continue to defend media freedom and this assurance has been given…

Picasso masterpiece sells for almost US$140m in auction

NEW YORK, Nov 9: Pablo Picasso’s 1932 masterpiece “Femme A La Montre” sold for almost US$140…

US screen actors guild ends longest strike in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Nov 9: The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), the union that represents American TV and film…

Efficiency of govt officials needs to improve, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9: The efficiency of government officials nationwide needs to be improved to expedite…

More Opposition MPs expected to declare support for PM, say Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9: More opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to declare their support for…

Anwar again stresses on need to weed out corruption as it affects the poor

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again stressed that corrupt practices, graft and…

Jeli MP from Bersatu now pledges support for PM

KOTA BHARU, Nov 8: The Jeli member of Parliament (MP), Zahari Kechik, has become the latest…

China’s vice president arrives in Malaysia for four-day official visit

SEPANG, Nov 8:  China’s Vice President, Han Zheng, arrived here today for a four-day official visit to…

Putu mayam seller recounts anxious moments during Manjoi landslide

IPOH, Nov 8: A putu mayam seller and his family faced anxious moments when a hillslope near their…

Thunderstorm felt like “horses running on my roof” says Klebang Jaya victim

IPOH, Nov 8: “I read out loud the azan (Muslim call to prayer) three times, felt…

Unleashing Creativity and Finding Your Platform

by Dr Rahim Said In a recent gathering of budding columnists, an aspiring writer sought guidance…

Bukit Jalil National Stadium’s track open to schools to hold sports days

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7: The Bukit Jalil National Stadium’s track has been opened to schools without…

“Tunku Abdul Rahman spotted me, stopped his motorcade, came out of his car and offered me a lift!”

by Yong Soo Heong KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7: “Tunku Abdul Rahman spotted me, stopped his motorcade,…

Man of the Ocean brings out the magic in halal Japanese cuisine at The Kaito

by Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid You may have eaten Japanese food and love the different variety…

Govt to appoint more contract teachers

ALOR SETAR, Nov 5: The Ministry of Education (MOE) plans to appoint teachers on a contract basis to fill up…

Zelenskyy rules out peace talks with Russia

MOSCOW, Nov 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out starting peace talks with Russia.  “There…

Seniman Diraja Datuk Lat will continue to promote Malaysia’s cultural diversity

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 5: Seniman Diraja (Royal Artist) Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid, or Lat, will continue…

GPS retains Jepak state seat in Sarawak by-election

BINTULU, Nov 5: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has successfully retained the Jepak state seat with its…

Conservation initiative sees 85 Hawksbill baby turtles released into Labuan waters

LABUAN, Nov 5: A total of 85 endangered Hawksbill baby turtles were released into the sea…

Man City now tops EPL table, Man Utd sneaks home, Arsenal loses to Newcastle

LONDON, Nov 5: Bruno Fernandes scored an injury-time goal to give Manchester United a 1-0 win…

Preserving heritage buildings needs careful planning, says conservator

SERI ISKANDAR (Perak), Nov 5: The preservation of heritage buildings must not be done carelessly to…

New Punjabi film “Sarabha” has a hymn sung by Malaysian-born Dya Singh

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4: Do you know that a Malaysian-born Sikh was involved in singing one…

A short-lived marriage and advice for couples contemplating matrimony on how to stay married

by Dr Rahim Said A recent report on a marriage that would easily break the record…