What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ - but not as much as you’d think
Recognising shared values is crucial for bridging cultural divides, especially in times when global cooperation is more important than ever.
Sun Oct 06 2024
Bridging the tower and the forum: Envisioning the future role of university as a hub for dialogue
The imperative for dialogue among nations and cultures has never been more critical, with universities playing a pivotal role.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Islamophobia needs to be addressed holistically - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said efforts to foster empathy and understanding between different religions and cultures should continue.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Olympics - Chop, chop! Paris chefs prepare for athlete feeding frenzy
Up to 40 tons of food will be cut up and cooked daily with regard to many different tastes and cultures at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Fri Feb 02 2024
King, Queen delighted with diverse cultures of Sabah at cultural village
The Kembara Kenali Borneo convoy had a stopover at the Cultural Village on its fifth and final day in Sabah, today.
Thu Sep 07 2023
What the Vietnamese Barbie movie ban tells us about China's politics of persuasion
Beyond movies, China has made more overt claims to the cultures of other countries. Korea is an example.
Fri Jul 07 2023
Ancient Indian sport builds bridges across cultures in Hong Kong
Kabaddi, a highly physical game where the object is to tag the rival team, often by brute force is relatively unknown outside the region.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Britons party for the Queen - but not the monarchy
The organisers of the Jubilee pageant hope the event will bring the nation together and showcase the country's diverse cultures.
Fri May 20 2022
Queen visits SaraPride Songket Centre and Borneo Cultures Museum
The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the SaraPride Songket Industrial Vocational Centre at the Puncak Borneo Prison here today.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Sarawak a manifestation of 'Citrawarna' - Abang Johari
The diverse cultures, languages and ethnic groups in Sarawak is a manifestation of the 'Citrawarna' concept, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Dalai Lama: China's leaders 'don't understand variety of cultures'
The Dalai Lama said there is too much control by the main Han ethnic group.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Retain racial identity while unifying Malaysians - Academician
In line with the phrase 'unity in diversity', every citizen in the country needs to retain their cultural identity and not be forced to practice other cultures.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Tattoos and 'our culture'
Malaysia is no longer Malaya, and we have diverse cultures even among the diverse people in this country.
Wed Dec 04 2019
Upholding ethnic cultures in the state can contribute to development - Sabah CM
The Sabah Government is confident its efforts to uphold ethnic cultures in the state can contribute to its development, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Concerned about refugees, U.N. experts add to censure of Trump move
U.N. human rights experts warned that asylum seekers could face torture if not given safe harbor and the Vatican called for openness to other cultures on Wednesday.
Thu Feb 02 2017
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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