“Buffer Zone” proposal for Malaysian-Thai border

PASIR MAS, March 9: A proposal to build a buffer zone along the 99-kilometre Malaysian-Thai border in…

The power of consumers and the Starbucks boycott

by Rahim Said The ongoing boycott of Starbucks Malaysia has sparked a crucial conversation about the…

Impact of boycotts on local businesses

by Rahim Said Passing by a Kentucky Fried Chicken or KFC outlet recently, the sight of…

Witness says MMEA helicopter flew low and spun before crash

KUALA SELANGOR, March 5: The prompt action of an angler in contacting the emergency hotline 999 enabled immediate…

Amazon-Huawei patent row ends

BEIJING, March 5: US e-commerce giant Amazon and China’s multinational tech corporation Huawei have ended a…

Hiker dies on hiking trip to Gunung Baling

BALING, March 5: A 39-year-old man died while hiking on Gunung Baling here today.  Baling Fire and Rescue…

Check out IRB’s website for updated Tax Corporate Governance Guidelines

PUTRAJAYA, March 5:  The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has uploaded the Tax Corporate Governance Framework (TCGF)…

Michelle Obama won’t run for president in 2024 despite rumours

Photo credit: Michelle Obama Facebook MOSCOW, March 5: Michelle Obama, the wife of former US President…

HWPL to hold Peace Education Forum in May

by Jeff Yong KUALA LUMPUR, March 3: HWPL, a non-government organisation headquartered in Seoul, plans to…

Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens to start “Peace Train” in Malaysia

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof PUTRAJAYA, March 2: Yusuf Islam, the British musician formerly known as Cat…

Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI – A Reflection on AI’s Future

by Rahim Said Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founder, Sam Altman, raises significant questions…

Jason Bourne back in action

Book review by Sebastian Lim Title: The Bourne Defiance Author: Brian Freeman Publisher: Head of Zeus…

Lessons from Batu Caves bus incident

by Rahim Said The recent incident involving German tourists at a bus stop in Batu Caves…

Little Runners

by Cordelia Lee At the end of a recent run, an orange flag was raised proudly,…

Japan to discharge Fukushima nuclear wastewater over 17 days

TOKYO, Feb 28: Japan on Wednesday started its fourth round of release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the…

Klang man allegedly kills mum with safety boot and hammer

SHAH ALAM, Feb 28: Police have arrested a man suspected of beating his mother to death…

Tumpat’s Pantai Jubakar, a favourite among shutterbugs

TUMPAT, Feb 28: Among landscape shutterbugs, Pantai Jubakar stands as a revered gem facing the majestic…

Prabowo, now a four-star general

JAKARTA, Feb 28: Indonesian Defence Minister and presidential hopeful Prabowo Subianto was awarded the rank of…

Nga Kor Ming on enhancing urban livability

KERTEH, Feb 28: The government, through the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), consistently prioritises enhancing…

Malaysia welcomes opening of HK’s Trade Office in KL

PUTRAJAYA, Feb. 28: Malaysia has welcomed the announcement by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to…

Anwar says Unity Gov’t open to Bersih’s recommendations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) — The Unity Government is open to recommendations or suggestions from the Coalition…

Another 6,000 gov’t doctors to be appointed to permanent positions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28: The government will appoint another 6,000 medical officers to permanent positions throughout 2024 and…

72 unlicensed guns found in actor Alain Delon’s home

PARIS, Feb 28: French police have seized 72 unlicensed firearms from the home of film star…

Fasha Sandha, still a much-in-demand actress at 40

BANGI, Feb 28:  At 40 years old, actress Fasha Sandha considers the steady stream of job…