NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh this week has added new dynamism to the vital relationships that boost Malaysia's expanding trade and foreign relations. In Islamabad, Anwar and his delegation were warmly received, with the Pakistani government making sure the importance it attached to the visit was fully conveyed. The...
LOVE it or hate it (though most Malaysians love it!) durians are a fact of life in our part of the world. Being such an integral part of the local culture, no visit from a foreign relative or friend is complete without dragging your hapless relation to a durian store to see where on the...
QUANG BINH: A 350kg bomb left over from the US war in Vietnam was discovered in Hoa Thanh Commune, Minh Hoa District, the central province of Quang Binh, reported local authorities on Thursday (Oct 3). On Sept 29, a local resident found the bomb while farming near Khe Thui bridge in Thanh Long village and reported...
IPOH: A couple was shocked to find that their fixed deposit savings, which were meant for their children’s education, were transferred out of their bank accounts without their knowledge. Aquarium shop owner Ling Yoke Suan, 36, and her husband Yong Kui Hin, 38, claimed to have lost a total of RM23,080. According to Ling, 17 transactions were...
GEORGE TOWN: The search for Dr Balraj Sethi, who was swept away while trying to rescue his father in the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India on Sept 24, will be extended until Nov 20. His brother Suraaj Sethi, 32, said the Indian police and the state disaster relief force personnel have agreed to continue with the...
PETALING JAYA: Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, has issued a heartfelt apology for the recent disturbance involving a group of Palestinians at Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur (WTKL). "I apologise on behalf of all Palestinians in Malaysia and back home for what occurred. This is not our culture, ethics, or beliefs. We, as Palestinians, are...
PUTRAJAYA: Amidst the surge of foreign investments in Malaysia’s digital economy, the government is keen to see more local technology companies expand their operations within the country, says Gobind Singh Deo. One significant effort in this direction is the Gateway, Amplify, Invest & Nurture (GAIN) initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Digital Minister...
PETALING JAYA: The father of a 13-year-old girl who tragically fell to her death from a school building has written a heartfelt letter to her. Addressing her as "baby," he expressed his inability to sleep for two days, revealing his deep sorrow. "I can't pretend anymore; I want to cry out loud. I can't keep it in...
PETALING JAYA: The KL International Airport in Sepang has overtaken Changi Airport in Singapore - in the ranking with the most photogenic facilities. According to a study conducted by travel site Miss Tourist, KLIA is ranked fourth in the list of airports with the most photogenic facilities, with 600,336 posts on Instagram. "It features a unique modern...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his wife can celebrate their wedding anniversary in Malaysia but not overseas, says Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi. The former prime minister on Thursday (Oct 3) failed in his bid for the temporary release of his passport to go to Uzbekistan with his wife to celebrate their 52nd wedding...
