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 2022’s Generational End Game (GEG). Many businesses, entrepreneurs, consumers, lawyers and even politicians are worried about the implications of the GEG and petition platform Malaysia […]
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 night of September 17, he pinned a suicide note on Twitter (later deleted). I and many others tried to contact him, and about five to […]
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 from social media users who felt he and Bella should not be paired as both had their respective families, Berita Harian reported. The 51-year-old actor […]
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 at a Gerakan Tanah Air forum at the Bangi Convention Centre, Dr Mahathir said he would prefer a less taxing role, one that would allow […]
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 women) offered to her earlier this year caught her attention. Titled Maryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam, Sofia said at that moment she related to the […]
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 death of the woman, who had been riding pillion on a motorcycle with her husband on an estate road at about 7.30am when the elephant […]
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 for ingredients for new dishes and old favourites, one has to take into consideration the likes and dislikes of the dinner party. No point conjuring […]
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 coinciding with year-end floods. Ahmad Zahid said the concerns expressed by Barisan Nasional’s (BN) rivals were just the latest in a litany of excuses designed […]
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 a media statement, the group said: “We confirm that on Sept 15, at the Prohealth Medical Group at Hougang clinic, a relief locum doctor had […]
