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Two earthquakes strike Indonesia and the Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- Two moderate earthquakes struck parts of Indonesia and the Philippines within a day of each other, with no tsunami threat to Malaysia reported following the quake in West Papu... Read More


There is nothing neutral about your online marketplace - Ong Tze Chin

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- The recent government's announcement to expedite the e-commerce bill and to consider registration requirements for e-commerce platforms are highly welcome. E-commerce platform... Read More


Living with survivor's guilt post-cancer

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- No one tells you about the survivor's guilt after being declared cancer-free. "You should be happy," people tell me. I am grateful, yes. Yet each time I see or hear about s... Read More


Sungai Siput's Hai Ying Restaurant brings stellar homemade pork meatballs paired with a bowl of beef brisket soup and yam rice to Bandar Menjalara, Kepong

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- In 1948, Liew Foo Kuai began making pork meatballs from scratch at Hai Ying Restaurant in Sungai Siput. These weren't just any ordinary meatballs. Smooth with a supple bite ... Read More


US, Iran trade strikes as Tehran retaliates after American attacks

ISTANBUL, Sept. 2 -- The United States and Iran traded strikes after US forces attacked Iranian military targets, with Tehran saying it had launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Ameri... Read More


Sri Lanka cannot bury the Tamil dead twice - Abbi Kanthasamy

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- From the pogroms of 1956 and Black July to Mullivaikkal and Chemmani, Sri Lanka's history is not merely scarred by atrocities. It is defined by governments that promised inves... Read More


Former Tabung Haji COO to be charged in Shah Alam Sessions Court tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- A former Lembaga Tabung Haji chief operating officer is expected to be charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court tomorrow. The Star reported that a court e-filing entry lists D... Read More


What Malaysia's new energy efficiency policy means for your bills, appliances

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- Malaysia's new energy-efficiency plan aims to cut energy demand by 11.6 per cent by 2035, while generating RM85 billion in projected energy-cost savings and 815,000 terajoules... Read More


For acclaimed Indian filmmaker GVM, music always comes first - now he's bringing 25 years of stories and songs to KL on Oct 10

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- Most filmmakers write the script, shoot the film, then bring in the composer. But Indian director Gautham Vasudev Menon does it the other way round. "That's how I've shaped ... Read More


Jakim backs minister's rejection of 'Madu atau Racun', says drama raises public concern

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has backed the Islamic Affairs minister's rejection of local drama series Madu atau Racun, saying its content has raised... Read More