SINGAPORE: Singapore's proposal to purchase two plots of land belonging to Malaysia that will be affected by the redevelopment of Woodlands Checkpoint (WCP) is still being deliberated by Malaysian authorities. Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar said it is logical for Singapore to buy the land. However he said a sale or swap...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia ranks second in the list of Asia’s top five most friendliest countries, according to a survey rating by finance website, Insider Monkey. Scoring at 2.20 in the list, Malaysia is voted as the 15th friendliest country in the world. The rating also ranks Malaysia as the 16th most immigrant-friendly country in the world, with...
PETALING JAYA: He was a firm character and brooked no nonsense but for his friends and those loyal to him, he would do anything. That was former national footballer Khalid Ali, a key member of the national team that qualified for the 1980 Olympics. Khalid had also won numerous trophies as a Selangor player. Khalid was known...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's fine run in the men’s Hockey5s World Cup continued when they defeated Poland 4-3 to reach the final of the inaugural tournament in Muscat, Oman on Jan 30. Arif Syafie Ishak scored from a penalty stroke in the seventh minute to give Malaysia a 1-0 lead in the semi-final clash but Poland hit...
PETALING JAYA: Looking at his teammates, Malaysian playmaker Paulo Josue realised how much they exerted themselves physically just to compete against top class opposition in the Asian Cup. Especially against South Korea, whom the Harimau Malaya held to a 3-3 draw, all the players had to work their socks off without the ball as the Taegeuk...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have been spotted as mercenaries operating in the occupied Donetsk region, says the Ukraine National Resistance Centre. The Centre - which is run by the Ukraine government's Special Operations Forces - said that these mercenaries were accompanied by a translator and a former member of the Wagner Group at a training ground in...
PUTRAJAYA Malaysia has pledged to explore all available avenues to assist Palestine, end the atrocities in Gaza, and bring Israel to justice, says the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra). This comes as Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is set to participate in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Ministerial-Level Open Debate on the Situation in the...
The retail and lifestyle destination welcomes the Lunar New Year by honouring the cultural and historical significance of silk THIS year, prepare to be mesmerised by the Lunar New Year festivities at The Exchange TRX, as it transforms into a celestial silken oasis to usher in the Year of the Dragon. From now till Feb 18, embark on...
WICHITA, United States (AP): The panel that blew out of an Alaska Airlines jetliner recently was manufactured in Malaysia by Boeing's leading supplier, says the head of the United States federal agency investigating the incident. Jennifer Homendy, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair, said her agency will look into how the part was produced by...
Theme parks in Malaysia are not just for the children as there are plenty of activities for the young-at-heart too. THERE are abundant tourism activities and attractions in Malaysia that both locals and international visitors can enjoy. No one ever runs out of things to do here! Besides its gorgeous nature, rich history, colourful heritage and diverse...
