Nyonya embroidery: The decline of Malaysia's best symbol of multicultural harmony
The Nyonya embroidery was also a status symbol in the Baba Nyonya community and played an important role in society.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Vienna dims street lighting as energy prices soar
Vienna is cutting back on public lighting in the face of soaring energy prices.
Thu Aug 11 2022
This French start-up has created gift wrap made of coated cotton
More colorful than kraft paper, easier than furoshiki and much more ecological than disposable paper.
Fri Dec 03 2021
150 craft entrepreneurs leave industry during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic that hit Malaysia since last year saw changes due to the implementation of the MCO nationwide, Santhara Kumar said.
Wed Oct 13 2021
220 craft entrepreneurs take part in 'Warna-Warni Aidilfitri' programme
A total of 220 craft entrepreneurs are taking part in the 'Warna-Warni Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2021' (WWA 2021) promotional programme hosted by Kraftangan Malaysia from April 15 to May 2.
Mon Apr 19 2021
MOTAC programmes aimed at helping boost national craft industry
MOTAC's Development Programme (PPPK) and the Community Skills Development Programme (PPKK) will help local crafts entrepreneurs and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Batik face masks must comply with MOH standards - Nancy
The production and use of batik face masks is encouraged but they must comply with the standards set by the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Tue Aug 11 2020
For Coke, a big advantage pours out of smaller bottles
Coca-Cola, has been adopting a new practice which is selling their products in smaller packages.
Tue Feb 16 2016
German authorities to order recall of 2.4 mn VW vehicles in emission scandal
German transport authorities will order Volkswagen to recall 2.4 million diesel vehicles in Germany equipped with pollution-cheating software.
Thu Oct 15 2015
Kraft pulls the dye out of Mac and Cheese
Kraft Foods Group announced that it will stop using artificial colouring in its Kraft Macaroni and Cheese product beginning January, 2016.
Wed Apr 22 2015
Kraft pulls 'Kids Eat Right' label from cheese product
Kraft Foods said it will remove the academy's "Kids Eat Right" logo from Kraft Singles, individually wrapped slices of a processed cheese product.
Thu Apr 02 2015
Heinz will buy Kraft Foods in mega-merger for American food
H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods Group, said Wednesday they would merge through an estimated $45 billion deal to form one of the world's biggest food empires.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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