Daughter of Singapore’s first Prime Minister dies at 69
Dr Lee Wei Ling is also the younger sister of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Wed Oct 09 2024
'She said yes': Australia PM Albanese engaged to partner
Anthony Albanese is the first prime minister to get engaged while in office.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Tunku's Rumah Takdir, a proud symbol of unity in diversity
The grand old 1929 heritage mansion named Rumah Takdir by Malaysia's first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj stands proud as a symbol of unity in diversity.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Spain asks Catalan leader to 'act sensibly' as direct rule deadline approaches
"I ask Puigdemont to act sensibly, in a balanced way, to put the interests of all citizens first," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in parliament.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Rizal's ASEAN: The handsome orator
Charisma. Countless nations in ASEAN were born and shaped by charismatic leaders. Leaders, like the late Lee Kuan Yew and Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial
An interesting place full of nostalgia to imagine the events that took place in the run up to independence.
Tue Aug 30 2016
Banknotes or airport? Singapore mulls Lee Kuan Yew tribute
Singapore is still undecided on what would be the perfect method of honouring its first prime minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Kuan Yew's children seek Singaporeans to honour his wish on Oxley home
Two children of Singapore's first prime minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew have issued a statement via their law firm, reiterating their fathers wishes regarding his house at Oxley Road.
Sun Apr 12 2015
Lee Kuan Yew: In Memory (1923-2015)
Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, dies at 91.
Mon Mar 23 2015
Parliament special sitting as tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Parliament will convene a special sitting at 4pm on Thursday as a tribute to Singapore's first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.
Mon Mar 23 2015
World leaders pay tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Barack Obama hailed Lee Kuan Yew as a visionary and "true giant of history" after Singapore's first prime minister died aged 91.
Mon Mar 23 2015
Lee Kuan Yew: Incomparable feat of leadership - Khoo Kay Kim
Malaysia' s renowned historian Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim described the leadership of the Singapore's founding father and first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew as an extrao
Mon Mar 23 2015
Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, dies at 91
Lee Kuan Yew was the Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, charting history as the world's longest-serving Prime Minister.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub: Remembering an important national figure
Tun Abdul Rahman was the main figure from Sarawak chosen by Malaysia's first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman in efforts to instill belief in the people of Sarawak.
Sat Jan 10 2015
Poll: Do the young still remember the sacrifices made by the Father of Independence?
23 years after his death, do you think the younger generation still remembers his contributions and sacrifices to Malaysia?
Sat Feb 08 2014
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024