Penang's Little India abuzz again for Deepavali
Little India in Lebuh Pasar, George Town, is abuzz once again with Hindus shopping for Deepavali after some flexibility has been given under the National Recovery Plan (PPN).
Fri Oct 29 2021
Migrants get taste of freedom as Singapore loosens labour curbs
The trip is part of a programme to allow up to 500 fully vaccinated migrant workers to visit certain public locations for six hours weekly.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Tamil new year, Vishu rush in Little India, Brickfields
Malaysia's Tamil and Malayalee communities will observe their respective new year festivals on April 14.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Trader compounded RM5,000 for selling chicken above ceiling price
A mini-market trader in Little India here, today became the first trader in the state to be issued a compound of RM5,000.
Sat May 23 2020
North Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of Malaysia, U.N. says
Glocom is a front company run by North Korean intelligence agents that sells battlefield radio equipment in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to a United Nations report.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Modi proposes for education papers to be recognized by Malaysia and India
A discussion on recognizing the education papers will be held with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as soon as possible.
Mon Nov 23 2015
One more Indian national to be charged for rioting in Little India
A 35-year-old Indian national has been arrested in relation to the rioting incident at Little India.
Tue Dec 17 2013
Little India riot: What transpired so far
The tightly-controlled republic of Singapore was shocked when a riot by almost 400 South Asians took place at its Little India, last Sunday.
Thu Dec 12 2013
Singapore riot: Five more to be charged
Five more Indian nationals, aged between 24 and 45, are due to be charged in a Singapore court Thursday with rioting in the republic's Little India last Sunday night.
Thu Dec 12 2013
Singapore riot: Another three charged
The latest charges bring the total number of accused persons to 27.
Wed Dec 11 2013
Singapore Riot: Police made more arrests - Acting PM Teo
Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said the police made more arrests in connection with the Sunday night riot in Little India.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Malaysian migrants feel Singapore is still a 'better' workplace
The Singapore riot has set tongues wagging and has especially put the focus on migrant welfare. Astro AWANi speaks to several local migrants.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Singapore riot: Deceased created trouble, authorities learn
The Singapore Committee of Inquiry found that the 33-year-old construction worker was drunk and had created chaos on the bus that ran over him.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Malaysians among those injured, arrested in Little India riot
A Malaysian has been detained for possible involvement in the Little India riot; five others were auxiliary police injured during the Sunday incident.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Riot in Little India, Singapore
Fatal accident sparks angry night riot in Little India, Singapore.
Mon Dec 09 2013
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The strength of TV and BVOD ensures brand longevity for advertisers
The combination of mainstream television (TV) and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVOD) is emerging as a key strategy.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today
Also among today's highlights are questions about plans to enact Religious Harmony Act to address issues of religious polemics in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says
Yoon Suk-Yeol is now the subject of criminal investigations on insurrection charges.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Israel 'more optimistic' on prospects of Gaza hostage deal
Israel's Foreign Minister says indirect negotiations were under way about the return of about 100 hostages.
Wed Dec 11 2024