Meenachi passing: Melaka loses dondang sayang iconic figure
G Meenachi, an iconic figure among dondang sayang and pantun (traditional musical and poetic art form) aficionados, died at the Melaka Hospital yesterday. She was 91.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Wangkang ceremony, pantun recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage
Wangkang ceremony was jointly nominated with the People's Republic of China and pantun was jointly nominated with Indonesia.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Pantun among three cultural arts proposed to UNESCO
Two other cultural forms which were nominated for recognition were Dondang Sayang and Pesta Wangkang.
Mon Sep 11 2017
List of coal mine explosion victims
The list of victims in the Sarawak coal mine explosion has been released by the state Fire and Rescue Department.
Sun Nov 23 2014
11 coal mine explosion victims still in critical condition
Eleven victims of a coal mine explosion which left three workers dead in Pantu yesterday, are still at the intensive care unit.
Sun Nov 23 2014
Number of injured victims at Sarawak mine explosion rises
Three people were killed while 26 others injured after a coal mine explosion in Selantik, Pantu near Sri Aman today.
Sat Nov 22 2014
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump hands out french fries in Pennsylvania, Harris visits Georgia churches
Both candidates were scrambling for votes in the most competitive states.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Lula "was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties."
Mon Oct 21 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm
On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024
87 people killed or missing in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, health ministry says
A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza's town of Beit Lahiya.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection
Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024