PKR polls: I did not bring any ‘cai’, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that he did not bring any 'cai' (list of candidates) into the PKR election process, but rather examined each candidate in detail before making a decision. Anwar, who is also PKR president, said the process was time-consuming because he wanted to ensure that the selection was made...

Eight govt hospitals in top 50 list of Malaysia’s best hospitals

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight government hospitals have made it into the list of top 50 hospitals in Malaysia, according to an international study. The government hospitals are Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Sarawak Hospital, Putrajaya Hospital, Penang Hospital, Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Sabah and Bintulu Hospital in Sarawak. Kuala Lumpur...

Celebrities on the Epstein List: Famous Names Mentioned in the Files

A portion of the Jeffrey Epstein files were unveiled in 2024, and quite a few A-listers' names popped up. However, they were not linked to the deceased sex offender's crimes. Jeffrey Epstein is long gone, but his files aren’t. Nearly seven years after the convicted sexual offender died, his full list of victims is expected to be...

Penang listed as second best place for solo travellers in Southeast Asia

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is listed as the second best place for solo travellers in Southeast Asia by Lonely Planet. Morgan Awyong's article, published on July 12, said Penang is best known for its vibrant street food and creative local culture. "Penang itself is divided into the mainland and Penang Island. "The latter is where the UNESCO-listed streets of...

Three Malaysian NGO leaders listed on FBI’s Terrorist Screening Centre, barred from Op Ihsan

PETALING JAYA: Three people from separate Islamic non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Malaysia have been listed on the United States' Terrorist Screening Centre (TSC) by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to a leaked letter from the Foreign Affairs Ministry. In the letter, which was leaked on social media, the ministry instructed that the three men...

Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Lucas, & Jackson Wang Named ‘Most Handsome Chinese Idols’ In Online Poll

Who else made the cut? While many people watch Chinese dramas for their interesting plots and elaborate sets, some tune in solely for the eye candy. Popular international voting site King Choice recently held a poll on the “Top 30 Most Handsome Chinese Idols”, and the results, let's just say, were totally expected. According to the poll, Xiao Zhan is currently...