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Fan Bingbing to receive honorary datukship in Melaka tomorrow

MELAKA, Aug. 24 -- Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be conferred the title of Datuk Kehormat (Honorary Datuk) during an investiture ceremony here tomorrow, New Straits Times (NST) reported. The even... Read More


Expansionism at sea: Undermining stability in the South China Sea has to go beyond blaming China - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 24 -- Recent revelations from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) highlight a seismic shift in the dynamics of territorial expansion in the South China Sea. V... Read More


SSL Belacan: A Penang family business that spans three generations

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 24 -- Back in the 1950s, Sim Seng Lee learned how to make belacan, the fermented shrimp paste that is so beloved in South-east Asian cuisine, from his kampung friends and decided to ... Read More


Supplier apologises for selling expensive crabs to Thailand's Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai amid RM520 crab omelette scandal

BANGKOK, Aug. 24 -- The supplier behind the crabs served in Raan Jay Fai's now-infamous crab omelette has come forward to apologise for selling the crustaceans at an eye-watering price. In a candid s... Read More


Melaka arson destroys two cars at cop's home, suspect's motorcycle also goes up in flames

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 24 -- Two cars at a policeman's residence in Taman Bukit Katil Permai, Melaka, were destroyed in a fire believed to be an act of arson. In a report by The Star, Melaka Tengah polic... Read More


Teaching for tomorrow: Abang Jo backs Chinese schools as Sarawak trains students for jobs in AI and renewables

BINTULU, Aug. 24 -- Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak's education system must be geared towards preparing students for the future economy. He emphasised the need for ... Read More


Court awards Sanusi RM670,000 in defamation case over REE and Marris remarks, orders Saifuddin Nasution to apologise

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor won his defamation suit against Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail over allegations of rare earth element... Read More


How a homegrown AI tool from UM is changing the game in malaria diagnosis across rural Malaysia

KAPIT, Aug. 23 -- In a modest side room at Kapit Hospital, Sarawak, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It's not the kind that makes headlines or starts global trendsbut the kind that saves lives, one pi... Read More


Rider on way to RXZ Members 7.0 dies in crash on Gerik-Jeli Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- A Yamaha RXZ rider's journey to one of Malaysia's largest motorcycle gatherings ended in tragedy yesterday, when he was killed in a crash with a trailer along the Gerik-Jeli E... Read More


'Sport of Kings' meets anime: Selangor Turf Club taps into 'Umamusume' craze to promote Merdeka Cup race

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23 -- In a unique show of unity between tradition and modern fandom, the Selangor Turf Club (STC) is inviting local fans of the popular Japanese franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby to... Read More