40 years in the market and still in demand
The cloud of black and thick smoke does not disturb Nazri Mohd Sohor's focus at all, instead his hands continue to agilely throw in the pieces of wood into an igloo-like structure known as "gok".
Sun Oct 24 2021
Charcoal worth over RM500,000 seized in Kelantan Forestry raid on factory
The Kelantan Forestry Department raided an unlicensed charcoal factory in an industrial area in Gua Musang last Wednesday.
Sat Dec 26 2020
Charcoal-roasted 'roti kahwin', one of Sarikei's hidden gems
Kopi Aik Seng, which has been around since before the World War II, is a must-try for those visiting Sarikei town, 346 kilometres from Kuching.
Tue Jun 16 2020
Is your summer barbecue eating up forests in South America?
Supermarket chains in Europe and the United States should investigate the source of charcoal for barbecues to ensure they are not fuelling widespread forest clearance.
Sun Jul 09 2017
Ipoh teacher kills himself to be with parents
A teacher in Ipoh killed himself by inhaling charcoal.
Tue Jul 12 2016
Just desserts: The rise of East Asia's pudding places
From Champagne shaved ice to bamboo charcoal-flavoured ice cream, desserts in East Asia are coming into their own.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Mentally stable couple will be tried for murder
The court ruled Hiew Yook Cheang, 50, and his wife, Wong Yin Tinn, 38 to be mentally stable to be tried for murder of their daughter.
Fri Jan 03 2014
'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