[COLUMNIST] Navigating the Indo-Pacific: China's Maritime Ambitions and Regional Dynamics
As China casts its gaze across the Indian Ocean, its actions spark a complex dance of diplomacy, deterrence, and dialogue.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Tears and photos as Japan sends giant panda 'home' to China
Giant pandas are loaned to zoos around the world but China maintains ownership of any such loaned bears and their offspring.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Two 'runners' plead not guilty to kidnapping, assaulting man
Tan Jun Xian and Wong Yu Yang were jointly charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Low Chong Yeow at Seberang Jaya.
Wed Dec 28 2022
How deforestation could also affect the quality of the water we drink
In some ecosystems, tree losses could also affect water reservoirs.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Strong earthquake strikes China's southwestern Sichuan province
Netizens from as far away as Changsha and Xian said they had felt the quake in Sichuan.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut
Malaysia's Sim said he picked up the game at the age of seven after watching grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.
Thu May 19 2022
Chinese national sentenced to US prison after pleading guilty to stealing trade secrets
Xiang Haitao pleaded guilty in Missouri federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit economic espionage.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Perlis folks turning trash into cash
The perception that rubbish is always dirty and worthless needs to be changed, Choong says.
Thu Apr 07 2022
China's Xian enters 10th day of COVID lockdown as cases persist
The city of 13 million people reported 174 new local cases with confirmed clinical symptoms for Dec 31.
Sat Jan 01 2022
Xian fights biggest COVID-19 outbreak in a Chinese city this year
Xian logs another 155 local COVID-19 cases, as infections keep spreading eight days into lockdown for its 13 million people.
Thu Dec 30 2021
'Just want to go home': China's Xian in COVID lockdown for 7th day
Many unable to leave their residential compounds and virtually dependent on deliveries of necessities as new COVID-19 infections persisted.
Wed Dec 29 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
A lockdown of 13 million people in the Chinese city of Xian entered its seventh day on Wednesday.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Millionaire gamer 'NothingToSay' aims for Dota 2 world title
After having finished second in The International 10 (TI10) recently, Malaysian professional Dota 2 player Cheng Jin Xiang aims to secure the title next year.
Sun Oct 24 2021
China cities declare rain 'red alerts' as flood death toll hits 21
Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts", forcing the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Lee siblings heed SoP, postpone lion dance competition
CNY celebration this year will not be the same for Lee siblings as they have to postpone the annual Lion Dance competition.
Thu Feb 11 2021
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024