TV chef Jamie Oliver withdraws book after 'insensitive' depiction of Indigenous Australians
Australia's Indigenous people continue to face misrepresentation and cultural appropriation in mainstream media, says Sue-Anne Hunter.
Mon Nov 11 2024
When comedy does not fly and could possibly lead comedians to land into hot soup
Everyone, including comedians, must respect the countries' laws and the respective communities' sensitivities. Rights must be safeguarded to protect and seek justice.
Thu Jul 06 2023
New taboo - Wordle removes 'insensitive' words
"We are updating the word list over time to remove obscure words to keep the puzzle accessible to more people," said Times spokesman.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Kisona 'I am human too' breaks down ahead of opening Uber Cup tie
S. Kisona has admitted that the insensitive racist comment made against her on social media during the recent Sudirman Cup competition affected her psychology and eventually her performance.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Chris Harrison exits 'Bachelor' franchise after racism furor
After almost 20 years of hosting "The Bachelor", Chris Harrison exits the franchise following a furor over racially insensitive remarks.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Six Dr. Seuss books halt publication due to racist imagery
Six children's books written by Dr. Seuss decades ago were pulled from publication because they contain racist and insensitive imagery.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Bickering over PM post during COVID-19 is absurd - Abdul Hadi
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said squabbles over the Prime Minister's post while the nation is facing the COVID-19 pandemic is ludicrous and insensitive to the plight of the people.
Sun Jan 24 2021
KDN to summon editor-in-chief of local English daily
The Home Ministry (KDN) will summon The Star newspaper's Editor-in- Chief in the wake of the newspaper allegedly seen to be insensitive to the feelings of Muslims in the country.
Sun May 28 2017
Haron Din's demise: Jeff Ooi released on police bail after questioning
DAP Member of Parliament for Jelutong Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun was released on police bail for a month over alleged insensitive remarks against the late Datuk Dr Haron Din.
Tue Sep 20 2016
Netizens regret fake report on MH370 pilot found in Taiwan
The 'share first, verify later' attitude of some social media users is seen as insensitive towards the MH370 victim's family members.
Sun Feb 14 2016
Nurul Izzah's ban from Sarawak justified for being unpatriotic, insensitive
The ban from entering Sarawak imposed on Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar has been described as justified because of her unpatriotic and insensitive attitude.
Mon Dec 07 2015
SAPP wants Nurul Izzah barred from entering Sabah
Sabah Progressive Party says Nurul Izzah Anwar was insensitive to the people of Sabah following her meet with Sulu princess Jacel Jamalul Kiram.
Thu Nov 19 2015
Disney apologises for 'inappropriate' tweet on Nagasaki anniversary
Disney was forced to apologise after one of its Japanese language tweets was criticised for being insensitive.
Mon Aug 10 2015
SEA Games: Ceremony host sorry for 'insensitive' comment
A presenter at Singapore's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games' opening ceremony has apologised after she shocked onlookers by mocking a small, ethnic Indian girl about her accent.
Sat Jun 06 2015
When politicians put their feet in their mouths
Zan Azlee finds it insensitive and at the wrong timing for a Cabinet minister to say that the human trafficking camps in Perlis should be made into a tourist attraction.
Thu Jun 04 2015
'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
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024