Chinese New Year celebrated on moderate scale
In Sabah, traditional dragon and lion dances enlivened the festive atmosphere amid strict compliance with the SOP set by the government.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Cambodian lion dancers cling to craft amid COVID pandemic
The Cambodian Chinese Association estimates there are about eight troupes in Phnom Penh, but Gnuon worries that number may shrink.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Underwater lion dance at Malaysian aquarium ahead of Lunar New Year
To undertake the tricky task, the divers get special training and use suits that are light enough for them to perform while underwater.
Sat Jan 22 2022
eSports, lion dance to be elevated as sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) intends to recognise eSports and lion dance as official sports in the Sports Development Act 1997 (Act 576).
Sat Jan 15 2022
Lee siblings heed SoP, postpone lion dance competition
CNY celebration this year will not be the same for Lee siblings as they have to postpone the annual Lion Dance competition.
Thu Feb 11 2021
CNY lion, dragon dance performances unlikey to go virtual - Association
While digital transformation is often a common solution to coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not a surefire answer to all the problems for the time being.
Tue Feb 09 2021
100-year-old 'Po Po' Lim celebrates muted CNY this year
Lim will be celebrating Chinese New Year without the lion dance, dragon dance, lantern parade and so on.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Malaysia's gravity-defying lion dancers brought down to earth by pandemic
The traditional Chinese lion dance has long been part of the festivities in the southeast Asian nation.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Lion dance performance ushers in CNY
Persembahan tarian singa akrobatik daripada Persatuan Tarian Singa Malaysia, Kun Seng Keng sempena sambutan Tahun Baru Cina.
Wed Jan 18 2017
The story of the lion
The lion dance is a form of Chinese traditional dance in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume.
Thu Feb 19 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024