
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say
Talks between the Japanese automakers face complications due to growing differences, sources say.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth
Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Japan warns of 82% megaquake risk in next 30 years
A Japanese government panel warns of up to an 82% probability that a megaquake - magnitude 8 to 9 - could strike the country within the next 30 years.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Japanese PM’s wife enjoys cruise around Tasik Putrajaya
The Japanese Prime Minister's wife also tried painting Malaysian batik with moon kite and hibiscus motifs for wall decoration.
Fri Jan 10 2025

Japanese PM Ishiba arrives in Malaysia for two-day official visit
This is Shigeru Ishiba's first visit to the country since assuming office in October 2024.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Japanese Gov't approves 2025 draft budget with record defence spending
The Japanese government on Friday approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2025, with a record 8.7 trillion yen marked for defence spending
Fri Dec 27 2024

How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other
The two Japanese companies combined would become the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota and Volkswagen.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Nissan boss Uchida races to save the automaker - and his job
Business is worse than expected, and the Japanese carmaker is cutting jobs and production.
Fri Dec 06 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

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024

Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader
Mon Nov 11 2024

Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.
Mon Nov 11 2024

Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to western diet, says research
Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide.
Sun Nov 10 2024

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador bids 'Sayonara', commends Malaysia's progress, stronger ties
Katsuhiko Takahashi emphasises the importance of early investments in healthcare, social security, and disaster resilience.
Tue Oct 29 2024

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025