HAT YAI, Thailand (Reuters) -When Jantarakarn Kaewjan went to bed in Thailand's southern city of Hat Yai last Friday, three days of heavy rains had only caused some waterlogging in the street outside her apartment building. But a little past midnight, the rising waters reached her building, forcing her to move her motorcycle from the parking...
KUALA LUMPUR: The first shipment of trains for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Malaysia, comprising two Electric Multiple Units (EMU) for passengers and two electric locomotives (E-Loco) for freight, is expected to arrive at Kuantan Port by the end of December. In a joint statement, the project owner, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice is upgrading charges for the Afghan man suspected of shooting and killing a National Guard member and wounding another to first degree murder, U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro said on Friday. The comments were made on Fox News' "Fox and Friends" program. Pirro said a day earlier that...
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional is providing transportation for locals to cast their ballots in the Sabah state elections on Saturday (Nov 29) to encourage a high voter turnout, said MCA Secretary-General Datuk Chong Sin Woon. Chong said transportation will be provided to pick up voters and bring them to district polling centres to address logistical concerns...
The glittering Taipei celebration was attended by Hong Kong and Taiwan’s biggest stars — thanks to the bride and groom’s seriously powerful family connections. Move over, Golden Horse Awards, there was another red carpet moment happening across town. Last Saturday (Nov 22), a super high-profile wedding took place at Le Méridien hotel in Taipei, and the guest list...
The son of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin showcased his moves in season 34 of 'Dancing With the Stars.' Learn more about him here. Robert Irwin briefly traded wildlife adventures for the ballroom! The 21-year-old son of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, is competing in season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, bringing his signature charm and...
James revealed his cancer diagnosis in late 2024 and made a surprise virtual appearance at a recent 'Dawson's Creek' reunion. Get an update on his health and cancer journey here. James Van Der Beek, best known for playing Dawson Leery in Dawson’s Creek, has been battling cancer for at least a year. When he skipped an in-person...
PETALING JAYA: Thousands of people, including Malaysians, remain stranded in Hat Yai due to high water levels and strong currents, says Wisma Putra in a statement on Wednesday (Nov 26). The Foreign Ministry said coordinated rescue efforts have continued to make steady progress and that assistance would continue until all Malaysians are safely evacuated. “A total of...
KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has consented to select handmade products, crafted by B40 women, single mothers and Orang Asli as souvenirs of Istana Negara. Her Majesty expressed this during an audience she granted on Wednesday (Nov 26), where she also viewed a product showcase by the Komuniti Tukang Jahit Malaysia...
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Dertour, Germany's leading provider of tours in North America, has recorded a double-digit percentage slump in bookings to the United States since President Donald Trump took office and does not expect demand to recover, said the firm's Germany head. "Unfortunately, this trend is continuing," said Boris Raoul, CEO of Dertour Germany. "The current political...
