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No coach, no problem: Squash prodigy Jinoreeka Ning aces in court and classroom, with online training, offline spars and global ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Ipoh-born squash prodigy Jinoreeka Ning Manivannan is away from school most of the time, smashing her way to victory in squash courts. Yet, the Form Three student at Ipoh's M... Read More


Vacant seats at Suhakam: Why Malaysia's human rights body needs new commissioners fast with only three holding the fort now

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- The dust may have settled on the vacancies in key judiciary posts, with new appointments announced swiftly just two weeks after the positions fell vacant. However, the wait c... Read More


Why are Cambodia and Thailand fighting again? It's about temples, territory - and casinos

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- Cambodia and Thailand are now locked in their most violent border conflict in over a decade, marking South-east Asia's most serious flashpoint since the Myanmar crisis. Prime... Read More


Trivandrum makes global travel list: Among Top 10 Destinations for 2025 - now more accessible from Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- From golden beaches and ancient temples to rejuvenating oil massages, Trivandrum is quickly becoming one of Asia's top wellness and retreat destinations. Recently named one o... Read More


Doctor by day, designer by heart: How Dr Nisha stitched a batik revolution in hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 -- Doctors can now say goodbye to their dull, grey-toned scrubs and swap them for vibrant batik versions - thanks to Dr Nisha Puvanendran. Dr Nisha, a specialist in internal med... Read More


How much onions do Malaysians eat and why is it biting into our national coffers?

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Hardly any Malaysian cuisine can be cooked without onions, making the tubers one of the most expensive food items the country pays for. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authorit... Read More


Malaysia rooting for 30pc locally grown shallots by 2030 - but here's why it's a tough row to hoe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- A generous sprinkle of bawang goreng or fried shallots is undoubtedly the best way to top off most local meals - be it nasi goreng, Maggi goreng or even a bowl of porridge. Pe... Read More


Police searching for priest over alleged molest of devotee at Sepang temple

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Police are searching for a temple priest who allegedly molested a 27-year-old female devotee in Sepang on July 4. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the of... Read More


Police hunt Sepang temple priest accused of molesting woman during 'holy water' ritual

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 -- Police are searching for a temple priest who allegedly molested a 27-year-old female devotee in Sepang on July 4. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said the of... Read More


'Almost like a dance': Henry Golding enters warrior mode as the keris-wielding Tuah in Netflix's 'The Old Guard 2' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- Think of Henry Golding, and the romantic heartthrob Nick Young from his debut film Crazy Rich Asians, is probably the first thing that comes to mind. For Malaysians especially... Read More