Taekwondo grandmaster Saberi Salleh dies
Taekwondo grandmaster and founder of the Global International Taekwondo Federation (GITF) Prof Datuk Dr Md Saberi Md Salleh passed away at the age of 72 at about 7.33 am today.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut
Malaysia's Sim said he picked up the game at the age of seven after watching grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.
Thu May 19 2022
At 13, Sevian is youngest-ever US chess Grandmaster
Chess prodigy Samuel Sevian won all four of his games to push his World Chess Federation rating past 2,500 points, enough to secure Grandmaster status.
Sat Nov 29 2014
Patek Philippe debut $2.6 million watch to celebrate 175th anniversary
Patek Philippe is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a range of limited edition pieces with the Grandmaster Chime the star of the show.
Wed Oct 15 2014
World ninjas gather in Japan for women's meet
More than 200 ninjas from around the world gathered at a Tokyo gymnasium Friday to kick off a special two-day training seminar, especially designed for women.
Fri Mar 22 2013
Wong Kar Wai returns with 'The Grandmaster'
Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai's long-awaited martial arts film "The Grandmaster" was shown in public for the first time in Beijing on Sunday, after more than six years in production
Sun Jan 06 2013
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
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024