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Malaysian Artists In Solidarity with Myanmar

By Syahira Asyiqin KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 – Early this year the world received the devastating…

Telling the climate story with Bharata Natyam

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 – Indian classical dances such as Bharata Natyam, Oddissi, Kathakali and Mohini…

Updated: Another marine accident, in Taiwan now

SUBANG JAYA, June 3 – While concerns are being raised on the possible damages done to…

Lipstick sales down with lockdowns

SUBANG JAYA, June 3 – Sales of lipsticks have gone down by 50 percent at least…

High unemployment, slow job recovery among the scars of COVID-19 – ILO

GENEVA, June 3 – Global unemployment is expected to stand at 205 million people in 2022,…

DAY 3: 781 compounds issued,10 remanded for not following MCO SOPs on Day 2

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 – A total of 781 compounds were issued while 10 people were…

Another black day – 126 COVID-19 deaths

PUTRAJAYA, June 2 – It was another black day for the country as another 126 people…

TFA pays tribute to V. Mathavan, the man whose song touched Tunku Abdul Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 – The Temple of Fine Arts paid a moving tribute recently to…

Lim Kok Wing dies at 75

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 – A pioneer in the creative arts industry of Malaysia, and founder…

ADB finances development of wind farms in Vietnam

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, June 1 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) last week signed a $116 million…

Have Hope

We all have a shared responsibility in this health crisis By Yuet Mee Ho-Nambiar Early last…

Ministers, deputies to pass 3 months of salary into COVID-19 disaster trust fund

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – As a show of their support to the enhanced financial package…

Updated: Muhyiddin announces RM40 bln financial aid package to tide through MCO and COVID-19 challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – The Prime Minister today announced another fiancial aid package in view…

Irate EPF members cry foul as PJ counter closes at 2pm

PETALING JAYA, May 31 – With a full lockdown set for tomorrow with most activities to…

It’s total lockdown, only 2 in a vehicle and more restrictions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 – Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Sabri Ismail and Health Director General…

Country’s first Drive-Thru vaccination goes well, to be expanded – Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, May 30 – The country’s pilot drive-through vaccination project was held at the USM Hospital…

Doctors will have a tough call to make when ICU beds run out: Dr Noor

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 – Doctors will have a tough call to make should the number of…

Record 98 COVID-19 deaths, Raya clusters alone 26 from May 13-28

PUTRAJAYA, May 29 – A total of 98 deaths from the Coronavirus was reported today by…

COVID-19 cases hit 8,290, rising number of BID

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 – COVID-19 cases went up by 8,290 overnight, bringing total cases in the…

Updated: Rubber Board refutes allegations of selling land assets, says nothing has been agreed upon

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 – The Rubber Board of Malaysia or Lembaga Getah Malaysia (LGM) today…

New COVID-19 cases reach 7,857

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 – A total of 7,857 new cases of COVID-19 infections was reported in…

Kelana Jaya LRT service to see normal operations earlier than expected

SUBANG JAYA, May 27 – Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong said the Kelana…

Dutch court rules against Shell in climate case

THE HAGUE, May 26 – In a historic verdict today, a Dutch court ruled that Shell…

Not 20 but Perhilitan admits culling 7 Dusky Langurs, adds they were wild

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 – The Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia has…