King and Queen pray for continued harmony in New Year’s message

KUALA LUMPUR: The harmony enjoyed by the country and Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, is in the prayers of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia. In their New Year's message on Facebook, the royal couple expressed their wish that the unity and harmony in the...

2024 marked beginning of Malaysia’s national reform agenda, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described 2024 as a historic year that served as the prelude and foundation for Malaysia's national reform agenda. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said throughout 2024, the government initiated transformative efforts with clear political will, sincere intentions and meticulous evaluation to ensure that policies implemented benefit...

3 interior design trends set to be popular in 2025, according to Malaysians

Biophilic design, minimalism and earth tones: These are three home interior trends that are set to be sought-after next year. The shift towards these particular trends reflects a growing desire among local homeowners and decor lovers to create living spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. Architect and designer Edric Choo Poo...

Vietnam likely to experience intense heatwaves in 2025

HANOI (Xinhua): Vietnam will likely experience intense heatwaves and scorching weather in 2025, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned. Vietnam News quoted Mai Van Khiem, the centre's director, as saying that localised heavy rains, flash floods, landslides and an increased frequency of large storms were also predicted next year. He described 2024 as a challenging...

Blackpink’s Jennie to release debut studio album in 2025

Jennie, a member of four-member K-pop girl group Blackpink, will release her first solo studio album in 2025. The 28-year-old made the announcement in a 4½-minute video which went live on YouTube on Dec 23, and was linked to her website on Dec 25. In the video, the South Korea-born star shared that she hopes listeners will...

Musa Aman appointed new Sabah Governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Sabah Chief Minister Tun Musa Aman has been appointed the 11th Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah. The appointment takes effect on Jan 1, 2025. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented him with the instrument of appointment in a ceremony at Balairung Kecil, Istana Negara here on Tuesday (Dec 17). Musa, 73, was appointed...