New lease of life for secondhand books
For employees of secondhand online bookstore Books and Bobs, unboxing a box of newly-arrived old books is like opening a treasure chest.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Bookstores, stationery, computer and telco shops can operate from tomorrow - DPM
Shops selling computers, telecommunication devices, books and stationery are allowed to operate for the duration of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) effective tomorrow.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Govt urged to consider allowing book, computer shops to resume operations
This was in view of the ongoing home-based teaching and learning session for school students and online classes for tertiary students.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Parcel bomb at far-right bookshop wounds Italian policeman
Anti-terrorism police discovered the package while patrolling sensitive sites and called in the bomb squad, Florence police chief Alberto Intini told RAI state television.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Harry Potter magic hits Asia as fans celebrate new book
Harry Potter magic hit Asia on Sunday morning, as aspiring witches and wizards crowded into bookstores to get their hands on the first copies.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Four bookstores blacklisted over abuse of BB1M
Four bookstores have been blacklisted over abuse of the 1Malaysia Book Vouchers (BB1M) programme, says the Higher Education Ministry.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Students, bookshops misusing BB1M to be blacklisted - Idris
He said his ministry had received complaints about students allegedly selling the BB1Ms to bookstores to obtain cash, and would conduct a holistic investigation on the matter.
Thu Mar 31 2016
Uphold Islam in the right way, Nik Raina tells JAWI
There is no wrong in upholding Islam, but make sure it is done in the right way.This was the advice to Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (JAWI) from Borders bookstore manager, Nik Raina.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Germany readies for first reprint of Hitler's manifesto since the end of World War II
The book that once served as a kind of Nazi bible and that was banned from domestic reprints since the end of World War II will soon be returning to German bookstores.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Court dismisses JAWI's appeal over book raid
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) in the seizure of Irshad Manji's controversial book at a Borders bookstore.
Tue Dec 30 2014
Book-buying Obama shows support for local business
Barack Obama showed some presidential support for small businesses on Saturday, when he stopped at a local Washington bookstore for a spot of holiday shopping.
Sun Nov 30 2014
The Junk Bookstore at Jalan Tun H.S Lee
The Junk Bookstore at Jalan Tun H.S Lee
Thu Apr 10 2014
Obama uses Black Friday to push small business agenda
US President Barack Obama bought some books from a Virginia bookstore for Christmas as he promotes 'small business Saturday'.
Sun Nov 25 2012
'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
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024