TV chef Jamie Oliver withdraws book after 'insensitive' depiction of Indigenous Australians
Australia's Indigenous people continue to face misrepresentation and cultural appropriation in mainstream media, says Sue-Anne Hunter.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Sexual education through cartoon books protects children
Teaching children about sexual education is still considered taboo by some segments of society.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Rare typescript of 'The Little Prince' goes on sale for $1.25 million
The typescript features what is thought to be the first written appearance of one of the book's most famous lines.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy is in custody
The boy taken into custody was booked at the King County juvenile detention facility.
Tue Oct 22 2024
The Future is Female: Gender Equality - Fathers, Families & The Future of Malaysia’s Workforce
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Alice Evans, Senior Lecturer in the Social Science of Development at King's College London, and is currently writing a book titled ‘The Great Gender Divergence’ which aims to explain why some societies have become more gender equal than others. Dr Evans was a speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024 on the topic of boosting the Malaysian workforce.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?
In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said revealed that Malaysia still has some 3,000 archaic and obsolete laws on the books—many of which no longer serve a meaningful purpose. How do we decide which laws merit repeal or reform, and what should be retained? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Jason Chuah, Dean of Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah
According to the judge, the significance of the book does not shield the author from liability for defamation of a third party.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Malaysia recorded more than 1.4 mln arrivals from China as of June this year
The introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese travellers has spurred inquiries and bookings to Malaysia from China.
Tue Aug 27 2024
SIA flights not impacted, Scoot experiencing delays due to global IT outage
SIA said customers who wish to make new flight booking or amend existing flight bookings are advised to do so via SIA website or mobile app.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group confirms Malaysia Airlines, Firefly flight schedules on July 19 unaffected
However, MAG said this issue had impacted Firefly's booking and online check-in systems.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than GBP45,000
The copy of JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', is one of the first 500 printed in 1997.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Over 100,000 book vouchers redeemed in three days - Fadhlina
Redemptions and use of the vouchers are from May 31 to Dec 31.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Gaza children yearn for their school days before conflict
Young students who were hungry to learn now wonder if they will ever be able to pack their books and go back to school again.
Sun Apr 21 2024
All England: Pearly-Thinaah, Soon Huat-Shevon storm into second round
Pearly-Thinaah book their second round berth by defeating professional duo, Vivian Hoo-Lim Chiew Sen, 21-10, 21-10, in an all-M'sian affair.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Bookings to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia combined jumped more than 30% from Feb. 10-17 compared with 2019, according to travel website.
Tue Feb 20 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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024