Tale of clock keeper who keeps iconic clock tower ticking
Hisham Sahak said he has to wind the clock manually to keep the time accurate and for it to function properly.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Up for auction: Indonesian archipelago with one of the world's most unspoiled ecosystems
To preserve this ecosystem, an auction is being held by Sotheby's so that the future buyer can turn it into a sustainable destination.
Sat Nov 26 2022
The BIG Group's Benjamin Yong: Building The Ben Brand Bigger And Better
Building food and beverage businesses, selling it and branching out has been the hallmark of The Big Group. AWANI Review gets up close and personal with CEO and food enthusiast Benjamin Yong.
Tue Apr 23 2019
Tears of joy for my father - Anas
"Precious tears for my father," said Anas Zul Amirul Sid, the S14 (learning disability) 100m men's freestyle swimming gold medal winner after emerging from the pool at the National Aquatic Centre.
Tue Sep 19 2017
US forces in Afghanistan may have committed war crimes - ICC
US armed forces appear to have subjected at least 61 detained persons to torture, cruel treatment, outrages upon personal dignity, said ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.
Tue Nov 15 2016
US sues Pennsylvania town for ban on building mosque
The US Justice Department said Thursday it is suing a Pennsylvania community for religious discrimination over the town's refusal to grant a permit to build a mosque.
Fri Jul 22 2016
Canada court orders tobacco firms to pay smokers Can$15.5b
A Canadian court on Monday ordered tobacco firms to pay Can$15.5 billion to smokers in Quebec province who claimed they were never warned about the health risks associated with smoking.
Wed Jun 03 2015
"Blank Space" Leaves Us Speechless
In the video, Taylor Swift is your regular old castle/estate-dwelling girl, who wakes up (with her cat Olivia Benson in hand) to greet a hot suitor, who arrives in a fancy car. Typical.
Tue Nov 11 2014
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024