August 5, 2022

Space agency confirms Chinese rocket debris detected in Malaysian airspace

KUCHING — The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) has confirmed that the Chinese Long March 5B rocket debris was detected in Malaysian airspace at about 12.55am this morning. In a statement today, MYSA said the burnt debris was recorded to have fallen at Sulu Sea. “The rocket debris caught fire while entering the earth’s airspace and […]

August 5, 2022

Survey: 76pc Malaysians say anti-tobacco Bill too heavy handed

KUALA LUMPUR — A recent survey has shown that 76 per cent of Malaysians disagree with the Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022 which was tabled by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. According to Retail and Trade Brand Advocacy Malaysia Chapter (RTBA Malaysia), survey respondents deemed the Bill – which recently went through its first […]

August 4, 2022

Six questions about: PNB and Khazanah-funded e-commerce platform FashionValet’s closure

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 4 — When FashionValet, the homegrown online retailer and e-commerce platform that once boasted a multi-million ringgit valuation said it was shutting down, the announcement generated unusual public interest. “As they all say, all good things must come to an end… and be replaced with something better. With that, we are thrilled […]

August 3, 2022

First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virus

LONDON, July 30 — The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could have been propelled by the emergence of kissing. Around 3.7 billion people – the majority of the world’s population – have a life-long infection of the […]

July 22, 2022

Dr Mahathir moots return of ringgit peg, increased subsidies to tackle inflation

The Malaysian government should reintroduce the pegging of the ringgit to a foreign currency as done during the 1998 Asian financial crisis while dipping into the Treasury’s reserves for subsidies to tackle inflation, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. In an interview with local newspaper Sinar Daily, Dr Mahathir said the ringgit should […]

July 18, 2022

Singapore and the fleeing president

On the 14th of July, Gotabaya Rajapaksa – President of Sri Lanka – landed at Changi Airport. He arrived on a flight from the Maldives having fled Sri Lanka the day before following weeks of protests against his rule. He resigned from office a few hours after landing. Singapore with its wealth, safety and world-leading […]

July 15, 2022

Man in UK charges RM395 an hour for cuddling services that has people queuing up for them

A professional “cuddler” in Bristol, United Kingdom, has people queueing up for his hour-long service despite charging £75 (RM395) for it. Trevor Hooton, 30, set up the business in May which focuses on “cuddle therapy”. Besides cuddling, the business also offers “connections coaching” to help those struggling to connect with others, Daily Star reported. Hooton, […]

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