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…
Democracy watchdog lists ways China is shaping conversation in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR -- A study by US-based democracy watchdog Freedom House has revealed that China is making a large effort to influence Malaysian media, and listed Malaysia as "vulnerable" to…
Many, including politicians from both sides, pay last respects to Samy Vellu
KUALA LUMPUR -- Hundreds of people, including politicians from both sides of the political divide, continued to pay their last respects to former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu, who…
1MDB trial can’t go on as Najib still on MC tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR -- Datuk Seri Najib Razak was on sick leave until Thursday as he remains in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), which means the High Court will again have to…
MoH will accommodate if Najib has to be admitted to IJN, says Ismail Sabri
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 13 -- The Health Ministry (MoH) will accommodate if Datuk Seri Najib Razak needs to be admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN), said Prime Minister Datuk…
The Malaysian youths on a mission for social cohesion
SINGAPORE, Sept. 9 -- Around 120 delegates joined the Young Leaders Programme (YLP) in conjunction with the International Conference of Cohesive Societies (ICCS) here this week, which aimed to develop…
With four 1MDB cases pending, will Najib seek a pardon every time?
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 5 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's bid for a royal pardon almost immediately after his SRC International conviction demonstrated a complete lack of remorse,…
Two-headed sea turtle hatches in Terengganu to excitement of Instagram users
PETALING JAYA -- It was an unusual discovery for a turtle conservation team at Terengganu's Tanjong Jara resort when they found a two-headed green sea turtle hatchling at one of…
Dual-citizenship as a growth engine
Kuala Lampur, Sept. 1 -- The last time Argentina played Spain in an international football match in 2018, though a friendly, did not end well for the South Americans, losing…
138-year-old tomb of the wife of Kapitan Cina quietly destroyed despite preservation bid
GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 30 -- The 138-year-old gravesite of Foo Teng Nyong, the third wife of Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Qwee, has been exhumed and demolished despite appeals by her…