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Moraingy: Madagascar's ancestral martial art seeks recognition and professionalisation

ANTANANARIVO, April 14 -- Barefoot in the dust, their hands wrapped in thin fabric, a handful of athletes practised moraingy, a traditional Madagascan martial art, ahead of a fight in Antananarivo sta... Read More


'If Anwar interfered, Najib wouldn't be in jail': Nazri rejects chief justice's claim on judicial reform

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Former law minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz has reportedly criticised Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat's recent call to remove the prime minister's role in judi... Read More


Destination Gabon: Central Africa's 'last Eden' eyes eco-tourism and luxury to attract global tourists

LIBREVILLE, April 14 -- Otangani fishing village, a short boat ride from Gabon's capital, has no running water or electricity but hopes to attract tourists. Despite the soft white sands and wildlife ... Read More


A night at Geneva opera: From Pink Floyd to pyjamas, a snoozefest like no other

GENEVA, April 14 -- In most places, a night at the opera conjures up images of polite audiences in eveningwear sitting upright to enjoy a bit of Bel Canto. In Geneva, though, once a year the crowd in... Read More


Putrajaya yet to review proposal on Sabah, Sarawak parliamentary seat boost, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly said that the government has yet to review the proposal to increase Sabah and Sarawak's share of parliament... Read More


Four cultures, one date: How Malaysia's Indian communities celebrate New Year together

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- Four Indian communities in Malaysia - Tamils, Malayalees, Bengalis and Sikhs - are set to celebrate their respective New Year festivals on April 14, each rooted in distinct r... Read More


Malaysian Bar stands firm with Chief Justice: 'Reform is not a political attack'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- The Malaysian Bar has come to the defence of Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, following recent criticisms from former minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz ov... Read More


'Misconstrued': Sabah DAP denies formal talks with BN, says PH yet to decide stance on state polls

KOTA KINABALU, April 14 -- Sabah DAP chief Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe has reportedly denied that his party has been involved in any official negotiations with Barisan Nasional (BN) regarding cooperation in ... Read More


A rejoinder to KDEB Waste Management - William Leong Jee Keen

Kuala Lampur, April 14 -- I thank Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir, managing director of KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd for his response to my article - "Batu Arang incineration dangers". I wish to set out my r... Read More


Uninvited guest: Viral video of rat allegedly eating from food trays at Bandar Mahkota Cheras restaurant sparks outrage among online users

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 -- A video showing a rat allegedly helping itself to food at a restaurant - believed to be a mamak in Bandar Mahkota Cheras - has gone viral, drawing outrage and concern from on... Read More