More than 600,000 Malaysians sign petition against Generational End Game
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- In a growing wave of protest, more and more Malaysians have joined in the call to stop the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill…
A conversation about suicidal thoughts
Kuala Lampur, Sept. 26 -- Last week I had the privilege of speaking to AA who has struggled for many years with depression and suicidal thoughts. In fact, on the…
‘We know our boundaries’, actor Zamarul Hisyam says of latest role with co-star Bella Astillah
KUALA LUMPUR-- Actor Zamarul Hisyam sought the approval of Bella Astillah's husband before they started working together in their latest telemovie Aku Tanpa Cintamu. Zamarul was responding to negative comments…
Dr Mahathir hints he would be PM a third time but ‘just for a year’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- Twice former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he would reluctantly accept the responsibility of leading the government a third time if needed. Speaking…
Sofia Jane on ‘Maryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam’ and Muslim women
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- Datin Sofia Jane had only recently returned home to Malaysia after some years abroad due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions, and a screenplay (about Muslim…
Elephant tramples woman to death in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 23 -- A 67-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant in Dumpas, Tawau this morning. Tawau district police chief assistant commissioner Jasmin Hussin confirmed the…
Tapestry of tastes and textures: How to perk up red dragon fruit with ‘cookies & cream’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- Are you a beetroot and red dragon fruit lover or hater? If this sounds like a divisive question, it's not meant to be. When shopping…
Let’s hold GE now if you’re so worried about floods, Zahid tells BN’s rivals
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the 15th general election (GE15) should be held immediately if the Opposition is worried about the polls…
Hougang clinic in Singapore apologises for error in using undiluted Covid-19 vaccines
SINGAPORE -- ProHealth Medical Group has apologised for administering an undiluted Covid-19 vaccine each to two adults, saying that a locum or relief doctor had given them the shots. In…
Malaysia: Court cases first, elections later
Kuala Lampur, Sept. 21 -- I understand why so many Malaysians like declaring that they're "not political" because our politicians are so infuriating. Take, for instance, the Umno leaders already…