
King Charles to visit cancer centre on his return to public duties
Buckingham Palace announced that doctors were sufficiently pleased with King Charles's response to treatment for unspecified form of cancer.
Tue Apr 30 2024

Celebrating Jade Emperor's birthday, Bagan Sungai Lima-style
For the Hokkien community in general, the birthday of the Jade Emperor is the most significant event during the 15-day CNY festivities.
Thu Feb 22 2024

Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023

Japanese emperor emerges for public New Year greetings for first time in 3 years
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese imperial family suspended many of its public engagements.
Mon Jan 02 2023

Britain and the world prepare to say last farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Among the 2,000 in the congregation will be some 500 world leaders, including Biden, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Sep 19 2022

Agong, Permaisuri wish happy Onam to Malayalee community
Onam is the harvest festival of the Malayalee community to welcome the legendary emperor who is believed to bring about a bountiful harvest.
Thu Sep 08 2022

Former MMEA DG Ahmad Puzi conferred Japan's highest award
The award was in recognition of Ahmad Puzi's contribution and efforts in strengthening ties between Japan and Malaysia during his tenure.
Wed Jul 20 2022

Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on October 26
The 29-year-old niece of Emperor Naruhito became engaged to Kei Komuro, 29, in 2017.
Fri Oct 01 2021

Japan expected to announce wedding of Princess Mako as soon as Friday - Media
The marriage will be registered at a local govt office, with records of the imperial family adjusted to reflect the Princess has left it.
Thu Sep 30 2021

Japanese princess to wed outside royal family this year
A niece of Japan's emperor will go ahead with her decision to marry her boyfriend and give up her royal status.
Wed Sep 01 2021

Olympics: Nostalgic nods to 1964 in opening of Tokyo's second Games
Emperor Naruhito, who opened the Games as his grandfather Hirohito did in 1964, has spoken with the pleasure of his own memories.
Fri Jul 23 2021

Japan's Emperor Naruhito to open Olympics, reprising grandfather's role
The monarch is expected to attend the ceremony without Empress Masako or other members of the imperial family, after organisers banned spectators.
Fri Jul 23 2021

Olympics: Jill Biden leads US delegation to Tokyo Games amid pandemic fears
The Olympics trip is the first lady's first solo adventure abroad and will include three days on the ground in Japan.
Thu Jul 22 2021

Fighting the mutating 'emperor' virus
The first step in solving a big problem is to recognise the complexity and the scale of the problem.
Thu Mar 04 2021

On his birthday, Japanese Emperor hopes for bright future amid pandemic
Celebrations to mark the Emperor's birthday have been muted this year because of the pandemic.
Tue Feb 23 2021

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025