Timor-Leste joins Asean: What to know about Asia's youngest nation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- The 10-member Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) is set to formally welcome Timor-Leste as its 11th member this month, marking the bloc's first expansion in over ... Read More

Not just for merry-making, fireworks on Deepavali is actually a traditional Hindu farewell ritual for ancestors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- From ushering in the new year to marking historic moments, celebrations across all cultures usually peak with noisy firecrackers and fireworks. Apart from merry-making though... Read More

Skip the murukku? Here are three old-school 'urundai' every Deepavali newbie should try

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 19 -- Think Deepavali, and you'll likely picture murukku, achi murukku or ladoo laid out on the table. But for many Tamil families, the festival's menu of traditional sweets stretch... Read More

End of an era: As Maybank moves into Merdeka 118, what's next for its iconic former home?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 18 -- Malaysia's first homegrown bank, Maybank, has officially moved into the world's second-tallest and the country's tallest building, Merdeka 118. Maybank will occupy 33 floors ... Read More

Suffering in silence: Ipsos survey finds 67pc of Malaysians faced bullying last year, but most didn't seek help

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- Two-thirds of Malaysians or their family members have been victims of bullying in the past year, according to a new survey by Ipsos Malaysia. "The Bullying in Malaysia: Malay... Read More

Zahid confirms MCA to contest under BN banner in Sabah polls, but keeps mum on seat allocation

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 12 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 - Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will soon announce the coalition's candidates for the upcoming Sabah state election... Read More

Temples, not Tinder: Why young Indian Malaysians are seeking soulmates through tradition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- Dating apps and pickleball dates are not the only means to meet your soulmate. Some young Indians like Sharmmila Danabala prefer to rely on traditional Cupids like temples an... Read More

Litmus test with the stars: The 10 'poruththams' that decide Hindu marriage compatibility

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- Almost all cultures believe that marriages are divine arrangements - but the Hindu community does not leave things to chance when it comes to weddings. They go a step further... Read More

DPM Zahid calls on Bumiputera youth to become job creators and drive Malaysia's economic future

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged young Bumiputera graduates to venture into entrepreneurship over being just jobseekers, citing concerning statist... Read More

SME wishing to expand across Asean? Here's how Miti can help

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 2 -- Innovation rarely occurs because it is one of the many available options. Rather, innovation often happens only when one lacks options. Easy Pack Machinery, a wholly owned sub... Read More

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