Uncovering hidden stories of textiles from the Malay world
Malaysia is a country rich in culture, but the full history of Malay textiles and how they came to be remain relatively unknown.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Queen visits SaraPride Songket Centre and Borneo Cultures Museum
The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the SaraPride Songket Industrial Vocational Centre at the Puncak Borneo Prison here today.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Songket recognised as UNESCO list of representatives - MOTAC
Songket once again has made history when it was listed under UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Asia Pacific leaders to don Malaysian technicolour dreamcoats
Malaysian designer Radzuan Radziwill spent three months working on the luminous garments, which he said would be worn at a gala dinner and group photo in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night.
Fri Nov 20 2015
People pay last respects to the late Sultan Azlan Shah
The remains of Sultan Azlan Shah were on a three-tier catafalque, draped in yellow, in front of the throne.
Thu May 29 2014
Miss Malaysia to wear songket during pageant
Miss Malaysia Carey Ng will be wearing a Terengganu 'songket' during the 62nd Miss Universe Pageant in Moscow, Russia next month.
Thu Oct 17 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024