Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said online wildlife sales involve licensed sellers, unlicensed sellers linked to poachers or breeders and syndicates.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack'
Researchers said this one differs from all other known black holes in that it is "X-ray quiet" - not emitting powerful X-ray radiation.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Menswear designers inspired by hometowns and exotic locales at NY Fashion Week
Some designers this year sought inspiration close to home while others drew on more faraway tropical locales.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Raccoons to snakes: Shanghai animal cafes expand to exotics
Forget dog or cat cafes, Shanghai's animal cafe scene has expanded to include a wider and more exotic kingdom.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Smuggled parrots stuffed in plastic bottles: Indonesia police
Exotic birds are usually poached and trafficked by smuggling gangs for sale as pets and status symbols.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Baby boom at Taipei Zoo lightens pandemic blues
A flurry of births in recent months including pandas and pangolins, was a welcome boost during a visitor slump due to the coronavirus.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Police chiefs given a month to stop sale of exotic meat at illegal eateries - IGP
All district police chiefs in the country will be given until Sept 18 to ensure that their respective areas are free from illegal restaurants selling or serving exotic wildlife food.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Johor police nab five men, a woman over wildlife poaching
Police cracked down on exotic animal hunting and illegal use of firearms, with the arrest of five men and a woman in Mersing and Kluang.
Tue Aug 11 2020
2016 Car Week: Best looking rides on auction in Monterey
Whether you are bidding for a $22 million Ferrari, a $1 million Cobra or a $42,500 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, the hammer hovers... are you in or out?
Fri Aug 19 2016
Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched the Malaysia Cultural Week (MCW) Paris 2015 on Monday.
Tue Apr 14 2015
Demand for exotic animals pushing endangered species to early extinction
Illegal wildlife trade around the world is a hefty issue and known as greatest threats to the survival of vast endangered species in driving them to brink of extinction.
Fri Mar 27 2015
Bunga bunga back in court as Berlusconi sex saga resumes
Italy's top court on Tuesday reviews former premier Silvio Berlusconi's acquittal on charges of paying for sex with an under-age exotic dancer known as "Ruby the heart stealer".
Tue Mar 10 2015
Pet reptiles pose health risk for infants - Study
Owning exotic reptiles such as snakes, chameleons, iguanas and geckos could place infants at risk of salmonella infection.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Malaysia to further penetrate bird nest market in Singapore
Malaysia is set to further expand its edible bird nest (EBN) market into Singapore and other international destinations.
Sun Dec 07 2014
Wild things: Crackdown on menu for China's animal eaters
China in April raised the maximum sentence for anyone caught selling or consuming endangered species to 10 years in prison.
Mon Jul 07 2014
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024