
Albertine’s family does not know any of the suspects - Johor police
Police said the girl's parents also do not know the fifth suspect who was detained by police with their child at a hotel in Batang Kali.
Thu Jul 25 2024

Pas is doing to Bon Odori what it did to Mak Yong in Kelantan
According to Idris Ahmad, Jakim had found that the Bon Odori festival had elements of other religions.
Sat Jun 11 2022
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[COLUMNIST] How Bon Odori Could've Been Handled Properly
There should be discussions with relevant parties before making broad stoke public statements that can be misunderstood and politicised.
Thu Jun 09 2022

Bon Odori, a cultural festival that fosters goodwill between M'sia and Japanese community - Selangor Sultan
The Bon Odori celebration in Malaysia is more a cultural festival that showcases Japanese traditions, Sultan Sharafuddin said.
Thu Jun 09 2022

Muslims advised not to participate in Bon Odori festival
A study conducted by JAKIM found that the festival does have religious elements, Idris said.
Tue Jun 07 2022

Bon Odori Festival: Strengthening cultural ties
The Bon Festival or 'The Feast of Lantern' is a traditional Japanese Buddhist celebration dedicated to the spirits of ancestors.
Mon Jul 25 2016

Kimono Tour, more than 80 foreigners from around the world
In this Aug. 1, 2015, photo, foreign participants dance the traditional Japanese "bon odori" with locals in Tokyo. During the "bon" season i
Sun Aug 23 2015

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025