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Tourism adviser's response to 'Ni hao' greeting sparks cultural sensitivity debate in Thailand

BANGKOK, April 21 -- A viral video featuring a Thai tourism adviser's angry reaction to a Russian tourist's use of the Mandarin-language greeting "Ni hao" has sparked a heated debate across social med... Read More


Billions at stake as experts say Sarawak's ambitious plans lack key groundwork

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Sarawak must take a more cautious approach in evaluating its mega projects amid global economic uncertainties, said analysts who warned that these would falter unless the sta... Read More


Climate crisis just the govt's job? Malaysians less likely to act personally amid rising living costs, Ipsos survey reveals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- A recent Ipsos survey revealed that a majority of Malaysians believe their country needs to take stronger action against climate change and are confident the government has a... Read More


Penang braces for one of its largest planned water cuts starting Friday night

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Penang residents have been urged to store enough water for up to 60 hours as the state prepares for one of its largest planned supply interruptions in recent years. Starting... Read More


'Let Penang be your platform': Chow pitches state as Asean education hub with focus on AI, green tech and chip design

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 -- Penang has the potential and duty to become a regional education hub, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at the Empowering Education Summit 2025. He highlighted institutions l... Read More


BigBang's Daesung surprises Malaysian VIPs with Genting stop on June 7 for 2025 'D's WAVE' tour

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- VIPs, it's happening - Daesung is making his long-awaited solo return to Malaysia! Hot on the heels of Taeyang's epic KL show last year and ahead of G-Dragon's stop in July,... Read More


PJ police confirm probe against Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall after viral video shows scuffle, chair-throwing (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, April 21 -- A scuffle which took place at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre outdoor car park during a Songkran celebration recently is currently under police investigation, after a video of t... Read More


Fadhlina proposes five steps to revamp Asean education including skills passports and cross-border internships

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 -- Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has urged Asean countries to collectively develop educational initiatives to build regional resilience and shared prosperity. Speaking at th... Read More


Driver admits not noticing stopped vehicle in fatal UUM bus collision

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- A bus driver involved in the crash that killed a Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student said he did not realise another bus in front had stopped. According to the New Strai... Read More


Fadhlina: Malaysia to teach Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese as elective languages in schools to boost Asean ties

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 -- Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said Malaysia is expanding its elective language offerings in schools to include Asean languages like Thai, Khmer, and Vietnamese. Speaking ... Read More