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
Nobuyo Oyama, voice actor for beloved Japanese cartoon robotic cat Doraemon, dies at age 90
Nobuyo Oyama, who voiced Doraemon for more than a quarter century, died of natural causes, her agency said.
Fri Oct 11 2024
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world
Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Elon Musk accuses media of racism after newspapers drop 'Dilbert' cartoon
Scott Adams, the creator of "Dilbert" said Black Americans were a hate group and posted racist comments on his YouTube channel.
Mon Feb 27 2023
From Astro Boy to Minnie to Sailor Moon, cartoons are taking over fashion
After bringing the 1990s and Y2K years back into fashion, designers are now turning to the cartoons of their childhood.
Sat Feb 25 2023
Prophet Muhammad cartoonist Lars Vilks dies in car crash
Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, known for his derogatory depiction of Prophet Muhammad, died in a car accident Sunday.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Drawings by boxing legend Muhammad Ali up for auction
The 24-piece collection, many of them in cartoon style and some of them signed, reflect Ali's interest in religion and social justice.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes
Eschewing anime's cartoon style, Jinnipha Nivasabut instead painted the fallen heroes with the realism of stately oil portraits.
Sun Jul 11 2021
Harry Potter quiz shows for fans to mark movie's 20th anniversary
Fans of "Harry Potter" can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition series being launched by WarnerMedia.
Thu May 20 2021
'Tom & Jerry' gives box office some life with $13.7M opening
Warner Bros.' live-action-animation hybrid -Tom & Jerry- debuted with $13.7 million in ticket sales.
Sun Feb 28 2021
The Muslim World vs France's Emmanuel Macron
Muslim nations across the globe protest publications of a cartoon of Prophet Mohammad in France and remarks made by France's President Emmanuel Macron.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Turkey hits at "Crusades" against Islam in cartoons row with France
President Tayyip Erdogan said that standing against attacks on the Prophet was "an issue of honour for us".
Thu Oct 29 2020
Turkey condemns French caricature featuring Erdogan
Turkish anger at the caricature added fuel to a row between Turkey and France about cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Malaysia strongly condemns hate speech, defamation of Islam
Malaysia is committed to upholding freedom of speech and expression as fundamental human rights.
Wed Oct 28 2020
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