Wisma Putra seeks to verify MyKad found in Ukraine warzone

PETALING JAYA: Wisma Putra has yet to confirm a report stating a MyKad and Malaysian driving licence were found in Levadne, Zaporizhia. In a message to the media on Tuesday (Oct 29), Wisma Putra stated that it is aware of the article regarding the discovery. "As of now, we have yet to verify the information. It has...

Heavy vehicle, motorcycle lanes at Hutan Kampung toll plaza to close for three days

KUALA LUMPUR: The extreme left lane for heavy vehicles and motorcycle lane at Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza entrance lane (Southbound/Alor Setar) will be closed for three days starting 9 pm on Oct 21 to 6 am, Oct 24. PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) announced the closure in a statement on Friday (Oct 18) to enable road maintenance...

When Is the Menendez Retrial? Lyle & Erik’s Upcoming Court Hearing

The Menendez brothers have a court hearing set for November. Learn more about their case below. From renewed attention on their case to new evidence and an upcoming court hearing, the Menendez brothers have once again become a topic of widespread discussion, years after they killed their parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez, in 1989, when they were 21 and 18 years...

Royal wedding of Pahang Sultan’s son to be held over three days

KUANTAN: The Royal wedding ceremony of the Sultan of Pahang’s son, Tengku Arif Bendahara Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri’ayatuddin Shah, and his partner, Tengku Natasya Puteri Tengku Adnan, will be held over three days at Istana Abdulaziz here. The joyful announcement was shared on the Kesultanan Pahang official Facebook page, stating that the ceremony will take place...

King’s trip to China marks a new chapter in bilateral ties

KUALA LUMPUR: When His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, makes his visit to China from Sept 19 to 22, it will be a significant milestone as the last visit by a Malaysian King was over a decade ago. More importantly, the visit marks the celebration of 50 years of friendship between Malaysia and China this...

Reconsider UPSR, PT3 return

KUALA LUMPUR: Educators and parent groups say the reintroduction of major examinations such as the UPSR and PT3 should only be considered if the assessments are of substance and quality. They cautioned against any “quick fix” solutions and over-reliance on such assessments that may not appropriately evaluate students’ knowledge and competencies. Parent Action Group for Education chairman...

QuickCheck: Is there a species of fish named after the X-Men’s Wolverine?

FOR how beautiful and diverse nature is, the scientific names used to classify various living organisms are often rather dry – after all, the nomenclature is meant to serve a practical purpose, which often leads to lots of obscure biological jargon. However, scientists are not an entirely humourless bunch. Certain species have been bestowed names that pay...

Angela Chang Mocked For Performing In Front Of Toilet Entrance In China

Many fans called the venue “low class” and criticised her manager for accepting such gigs. Taiwanese singer Angela Chang, 42, just can’t catch a break lately. Earlier this year, she was slammed for her pitchy performance at a countdown show, and then accused of defecating on stage during a China concert. Recently, a video of one of her commercial performances in Jiangsu caused...

QuickCheck: Was there a plague where people danced themselves to death?

TO 'dance the night away' is when someone has so much fun they dance all night long. To dance the life away, however, is when someone has no control and dances themself to death. As scary and weird as it sounds, what if we told you that it's contagious too? VERDICT: TRUE In July 1518, residents of Strasbourg, France (Holy...

Pavel Durov has nothing to hide, Telegram says of arrested founder

PARIS/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram who was arrested in Paris, has nothing to hide and it is absurd to hold an owner responsible for abuse of the messaging and social media platform, Telegram said in a statement. Durov, a 39-year-old billionaire, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after...