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
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024