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Mooncakes and Lanterns: The Mid-Autumn Festival Across Cultures

Image courtesy of DBKU FB By Yong Soo Heong Every year when the moon is at…

Rare Earths, Shared Stakes: Towards a National Formula for Malaysia’s REE

Constitutional limits and state resistance are hurdles—not obstructions—to be solved through a formula that guarantees shared…

Flushed and Devoured — A Tale of Two Passports

By Dr Rahim Said  There are bad flights, and then there are Ryanair flights — where…

Where to Find Halal Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur — and Why My Friend Priscilla Deserves a Medal

By Dr Rahim Said  Every Mid-Autumn Festival, like clockwork, a neatly wrapped box of mooncakes appears…

The Death of Late Night

Image courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel FB by Dr Rahim Said Recently in the USA, television was…

Know Your Road Boundaries, Don’t Encroach Beyond the Yellow Line!

By Ahmad Abd Hamid When you’re cruising along some roads in Kuala Lumpur, you’d notice yellow…

Malaysia Must Step Forward: Sign the Refugee Convention and Lead on Rohingya Protection

Malaysia’s silence at the recent UN Rohingya summit underscores the need for legal reform, refugee protection,…

The Fast and Spurious

By S. Jayasankaran The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity –…

Prince William Talks About Cancer Issues Affecting British Royal Family

LONDON, Oct 3: The Prince of Wales has described the royal family’s recent cancer experiences following…

What Makes Sarawak’s Kek Lapis a “Must Buy” Item for Some?

MIRI, Oct 3: Behind the meticulously arranged layers and striking motifs that have become its signature,…

More than 7,000 traffic offences committed in just over 48 hours at 5 “hotspots” in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3: A total of 7,013 summons notices for various traffic offences were issued in…

Britain Appoints First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

LONDON, Oct 3: The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has been named the 106th Archbishop…

Taylor Swift Sings about Travis Kelce Romance on ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’

Image courtesy of Taylor Swift’s FB LONDON, Oct 3: Taylor Swift sings about her romance with…

Riyadh 2025 Launches ‘One Nation’ Slogan Ahead Of Largest Islamic Sporting Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) — The Local Organising Committee for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh…

Malaysia Touted As ASEAN Star Performer, Global Business Hub – STANCHART

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia has been ranked as the top market of choice…

Malaysia’s Civil Servants More Productive With AI, But Secrecy Culture Remains An Obstacle

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s civil servants are becoming more productive with the adoption…

PM Officiates Opening of Hameediyah Restaurant’s 6th branch at Semua House in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the opening of the…

Mediation, the Most Sensible Path in Divorce Disputes, Says Judge

PETALING JAYA, Oct 3: Federal Court Judge Datuk Lee Swee Seng has endorsed mediation as the…

Singapore Banks to Impose 24-Hour Cooling Off Period on Suspicious Transactions

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, Oct 3: Major retail banks in Singapore will implement enhanced…

Two Dead in Pasir Gudang After Inhaling Toxic Gas

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 3: Two operators died while another is still receiving treatment at a hospital…

Nearly 42,000 In Gaza Suffer Life-Changing Injuries: WHO

GENEVA, Oct 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Nearly 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip are living with life-changing…

UN Commission Confirms That Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza

Malaysia and ASEAN Must Respond with Moral Clarity and Diplomatic Resolve By Dr Mohd Safar Hasim,…

MCIS Life & NCSM launch LungShield for early lung cancer detection under National Lung Health Initiative

From left to right — Kolonel Bersekutu Prof Dr. Murallitharan Munisamy, MD, NCSM, Mohammad Nizar Idris…

Johor’s Pulau Besar Turns to Tourism for Survival

Pix courtesy of pulaubesarjohor.com PULAU BESAR (Mersing, Johor), Oct 3: At the lobby of one of…