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Deepavali or Diwali? The story behind the two names of the Festival of Lights

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- As Malaysians prepare to celebrate Deepavali tomorrow, a linguistic debate about the Festival of Lights still lingers: is it Deepavali or Diwali? Though it may come as a surpr... Read More


If Malaysia plans to roll out a new long-term care insurance, what lessons can be learned from Singapore?

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- If Malaysia was to introduce its own national insurance for long-term care (especially for older persons), could the Singapore experience be a useful reference? Here's a quick... Read More


[HL] Golden Horse nominee Mhia Firdaus puts Malaysian talent in the spotlight, eyes bigger challenges ahead

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- From taking her first steps in the film industry to earning recognition on one of Asia's most prestigious cinematic stages, rising Malaysian actress Mhia Firdaus is proving tha... Read More


Unlocking the untapped economic potential of the Islamic world - Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 7 -- At the recent B57+ Business Leaders' Summit in Istanbul, Turkiye, I had the opportunity to engage with business leaders, investors and policymakers from across the Islamic worl... Read More


The sky behind Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' - Norfarazieda Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- More than a century after Vincent van Gogh painted one of the world's most celebrated masterpieces, scientific research is offering a fascinating new perspective on the night s... Read More


Singapore police warn of heavy Deepavali eve crowds in Little India, close pedestrian crossings

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- SINGAPORE, Nov 6 - Singapore police have warned of large crowds in Little India during the Deepavali celebrations, especially on the eve of the festival on Nov 7, and urged mot... Read More


Was the historic CSA in 2021 Dajjal-like? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- It was historic. Despite its official name "Memorandum of Understanding for Transformation and Political Stability", it was in pith and substance a confidence and supply agree... Read More


Beyond the UUCA: Building a university culture that encourages critical thinking - Abd Rahim Romle and Ainur Rabiyatul Abd Rahim

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- A university that produces graduates who can answer examination questions but hesitate to question ideas has not fully achieved its educational purpose. Higher education should... Read More


It was not just Iran: The US midterms were also a repudiation of the US-Israel Relationship - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- The electoral devastation suffered by President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in the November 3, 2026; midterm elections cannot be explained by the war with Iran alone.... Read More


Hidden nocturnal biodiversity: The mysterious glow of fungi in Zoo Negara Malaysia's tropical forests - Norida Hanim Awing and Linda Salim

Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- When daylight fades across the forested landscapes of Zoo Negara Malaysia, an extraordinary natural phenomenon emerges from the darkness. Beneath the canopy, on decaying branc... Read More