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The call of 'kha mu': Surrender to the slow braised symphony of Thai braised pork at Ann99 Kopitiam in Melaka

MELAKA, April 7 -- Food in Melaka is often synonymous with Peranakan cuisine, as though the city's appetite begins and ends with ayam pongteh and Nyonya laksa. Spend some time with the locals, though... Read More


Jean Smart had doubts about 'Hacks' ending but calls it 'perfect' after trusting creators

LOS ANGELES, April 7 -- When the creators of the hit series "Hacks" explained their planned ending to star Jean Smart, the actress had her doubts, but she trusted the team's vision. "I didn't really ... Read More


'Wow, I wish I had more time': Nasa astronauts describe moon like never before during Artemis II flyby

HOUSTON, April 7 -- The four astronauts carrying out Nasa's first lunar flyby in more than half-a-century were sending back detailed observations of the Moon after travelling further from Earth than a... Read More


Iran says infrastructure hit in wave of US‑Israeli strikes amid widening conflict

Kuala Lampur, April 7 --   TEHRAN, April 7 - Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges, railway infrastructure, and a key highway today as part of a wave of deadly US-Israeli air... Read More


Three Malaysian mixed doubles pairs advance in Badminton Asia Championships

Kuala Lampur, April 7 --   KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 - Three Malaysian mixed doubles pairs, including reigning world champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, kicked off their Badminton Asia Champion... Read More


Thailand considers late-night petrol station closures as Middle East tensions drive shortages

Kuala Lampur, April 7 --   BANGKOK, April 7 - Thailand is considering enforcing overnight closures of petrol stations beginning later this month, the prime minister said today, an effort to pres... Read More


Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn't have to: Simple ways to save at home

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Rising geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran conflict, are keeping global energy markets on edge, with potential knock-on effects for electricity and fuel costs in Mala... Read More


Inside a Chinese factory's survival story as Trump tariffs reshape global supply chains

Kuala Lampur, April 7 --   DONGGUAN, April 7 -  US President Donald Trump's tariffs sought to hurt Chinese manufacturing, but for one electronics maker, a turbulent 2025 ended with a b... Read More


Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line

AL KHARJ, April 7 -- For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kh... Read More


Experts urge digital maturity for children as govt plans minimum age of 16 for social media use

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Online maturity among children and teenagers goes beyond simply mastering technology. It also involves emotional awareness to set personal privacy boundaries and the ability t... Read More