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Urban Renewal Bill: The proof is in the pudding - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, March 2 -- The expression "the proof is in the pudding" is an idiom which is used to say that a person can only know if something is good or bad by trying. There are a couple of similar... Read More


Sourdough. 'pan mee'? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it's no gimmick

PETALING JAYA, March 2 -- If you closed your eyes and pointed at a map of bakeries in the Klang Valley, chances are you'd land on something made with sourdough. The last few years have seen this yeas... Read More


The comedian who would be king - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, March 2 -- Once upon a time, Volodymyr Zelensky was a comedian. Not a particularly great one, but a competent enough entertainer-his greatest act was pretending to play a president on TV... Read More


Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 -- Amendments to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Act 1991 to make foreign worker contributions compulsory are expected to be tabled in Parliament before the current Dewan Raky... Read More


MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

PUTRAJAYA, March 2 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money launderi... Read More


Biennales: The art world's bold global showcases explained

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 -- A biennale refers to a large-scale art exhibition or music festival held every two years. The term 'biennale' is derived from the Italian word for 'biennial,' meaning an event... Read More


Could Penang's art scene handle a biennale?

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 -- Penang has been celebrated for its vibrant art scene for over a decade, ever since its iconic murals, painted by Ernest Zacharevic in 2012, gained international fame. To this ... Read More


Dragon Year fails to boost Singapore's plummeting birth rate, fertility below 1.0 in 2024

SINGAPORE, March 1 -- Despite 2024 being the auspicious Year of the Dragon, Singapore's birth rate stayed at its historical low of 0.97. Citing preliminary data, Singapore's fertility rate, which dip... Read More


PJ mayor says crematorium to remain open during upgrading works, contentious privatisation move still under discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 -- The Petaling Jaya City Council's (MBPJ) crematorium in Kampung Tunku will not cease operations during its planned upgrade, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said, add... Read More


PJ mayor says crematorium to remain open during upgrading works, contentious privatization move still under discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 -- The Petaling Jaya City Council's (MBPJ) crematorium in Kampung Tunku will not cease operations during its planned upgrade, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said, add... Read More