TOKYO: Increasingly, people are holding proper funerals when they lose their dog, cat or other beloved pet. The ceremonies may be attended by Buddhism priests who read out sutras, and memorial services may follow to mark religious milestones in the afterlife of the pet. Mourning a pet as you would a family member who has passed...
LONDON (Reuters) - British business minister Jonathan Reynolds said the government was hopeful that any tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump would be reversed shortly, if the two sides agree a tech-led economic deal. Britain expects to be hit by Trump's plan to put tariffs on goods from countries across the globe this week, but...
MANILA: The quick arrest of a motorist who shot a motorcycle rider in Antipolo City shows how far the Philippine National Police (PNP) has improved in terms of response, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Tuesday (April 1). In a statement, Romualdez lauded the PNP, saying it has evolved into a stronger and smarter policing...
PETALING JAYA: Soon after explosions were heard in Putra Heights, residents rushed to vacate their homes because the heat was too strong, a resident recounts. Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir, a retiree, said he is working with the local community to shelter fire victims here. “The explosion was about 8.12am. Then people just evacuated...
SERDANG: Three family members are in critical condition after the burst gas pipeline blast in Putra Height on Tuesday (April 1) morning. According to Bernama, Rohanawati Ismail, 49, the mother of one of the fire victims, said the extent of the injuries suffered by her eldest son, 28, has not yet been determined. "My son lives with...
KUCHING: Over 40 Penan community leaders made the long journey from Ulu Baram to the state capital to attend Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg's Hari Raya open house on Tuesday (April 1). Besides sharing in the festive occasion, they expressed their community's aspirations for government assistance and development. Pemanca Henesser Uning Bong said the group...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) is focusing its efforts on locating victims trapped in places of worship affected by the earthquake disaster in Myanmar's Sagaing district. In a statement, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) said the search and rescue (SAR) operation by the team was activated at three locations...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should remain vigilant for earthquakes even though it is outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, says an expert. Institute of Geology Malaysia president Abd Rasid Jaapar said that while Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates - reducing the risk of major earthquakes - several minor tremors have...
PETALING JAYA: It is important to preserve unity and respect among all religious and racial groups in the country to ensure national stability, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. In his special Hari Raya Aidilfitri address on Sunday (March 30), the Prime Minister also said it is important to uphold the dignity of the people at all...
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah decreed that traders and local authorities in the state must act responsibly in carrying out their respective roles. Al-Sultan Abdullah also urged traders in Pahang to have licences and comply with the laws, whereas enforcers should act prudently in all their actions, exercising discretion without causing...
