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North Korea prepares to open Wonsan beach resort in Kim Jong-un's hometown after years of construction

PYONGYANG, May 21 -- North Korea is reportedly finalising preparations for the official opening of the Wonsan seaside resort in Kangwon Province, one of leader Kim Jong-un's flagship development proje... Read More


Caught overcharging during Hari Raya, two express bus firms face APAD action

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Authorities have penalised two express bus operators for violating festive season fare limits during Hari Raya 2025. The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said it also issue... Read More


Ex-assistant of Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee admits to faking anti-China audio clips in public apology

SINGAPORE, May 21 -- The former assistant of Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee has issued a public apology for fabricating audio recordings of the star, in what she admitted was an attempt to pressure h... Read More


Wild elephants enter Gua Musang school grounds, alarming residents (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 -- Wild elephants entered the compound of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Chalil in Rancangan Kemajuan Tanah (RKT) Kesedar Chalil, Gua Musang, yesterday, alarming teachers and nearby resi... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow defends six-month bonus at PDC, says Penang firm made record profits in 2024

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- Penang Development Corporation (PDC) made record profits of RM527.1 million in 2024, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said to defend multi-month bonuses at the state-linked f... Read More


Bangkok, Cancun and Hanoi top global list for tourist scams, Mastercard study finds

BANGKOK, May 21 -- A new report by the Mastercard Economics Institute has flagged Thailand's capital city as a high-risk destination for tourists, particularly for fraud involving taxis and car rental... Read More


Avoiding overreliance on AI in higher education - Jehana Ermy Jamaluddin

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming higher education, offering new tools for teaching, learning and assessment. From adaptive learning platforms to automated g... Read More


'Paradigm return' in academia - Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

Kuala Lampur, May 21 -- A growing adolescent dreams of finishing his/her university education to have a decent job/profession and a decent living. Some cherish their dreams to become doctors, and othe... Read More


Penang may ban vape sales if federal anti-smoking law fails to curb use, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 21 -- The Penang state government is considering a complete ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) if the full enforcement of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Heal... Read More


Roads in KL are closed, but Confucian Islamic civilizational pathways are opening: Asean, GCC and China step into new era - Osman Bakar and Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 20 -- As Kuala Lumpur grinds to a temporary halt with road closures and security cordons in place for the 46th Asean Summit, the 2nd Asean-GCC Summit, and the inaugural Asean-GCC-Chi... Read More