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TV chef Jamie Oliver withdraws book after 'insensitive' depiction of Indigenous Australians

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024