Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11
The blaze in Manila's Binondo district was doused about three hours after fire responders were alerted.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Chinese New Year: Thailand's year of the ox celebration anything but bullish
The din and noise of shoppers haggling with traders while workers were busy loading and unloading along the sidewalks fill the air.
Thu Feb 11 2021
With price high, Thais with dwindling incomes sell off gold
Long lines formed all week outside major gold shops in Chinatown in the capital Bangkok.
Fri Apr 17 2020
One dead in Bangkok shootout after gun shop raid by Mongolian men
A botched robbery by four Mongolian men on a Bangkok gun shop Friday left one of the intruders dead after a dramatic daytime shootout in the city's Chinatown district, police said.
Fri Mar 04 2016
How some of the world's top Chinatowns will be ushering in Chinese New Year
Here's how some of the biggest Chinatowns in the world will mark the Year of the Monkey.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Wisma Putra to summon Chinese ambassador over Petaling Street remarks
Wisma Putra is expected to summon Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang over his statements in Petaling Street yesterday.
Sat Sep 26 2015
'Drumming the nation' to attract thousands of visitors
The 'Drumming The Nation' street carnival on Sunday, is expected to attract thousands of Malaysians and foreign tourists to Chinatown in Petaling Street.
Thu Feb 14 2013
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