Anime luminary Maruyama warns Japan's top spot at risk
Masao Maruyama, a protege of manga great Osamu Tezuka, said he fears Japan is losing its edge.
Sat May 06 2023
ChatGPT turns to manga in 'One Piece' author experiment
In seconds, ChatGPT spun a story in which heroes meet new friends and battle it out with new enemies, including "Shadow King".
Sun Mar 05 2023
Beloved Japanese manga 'One Piece' heads into final chapter
After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, "One Piece" is entering its final chapter, according to its creator Eiichiro Oda.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Indian farmer invents tree-climbing 'scooter'
The homemade contraption consists of a small motor, all expertly combined to help the farmer in southern India swiftly climb tall trees.
Tue Mar 08 2022
This flying motorcycle looks like it's straight out of a manga but it really flies!
This new model is betting on a bold vision of clean mobility, allowing users to move freely and quickly in the air in a unique way.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Imaginary deaths, real grief: Thai artist honours fallen anime heroes
Eschewing anime's cartoon style, Jinnipha Nivasabut instead painted the fallen heroes with the realism of stately oil portraits.
Sun Jul 11 2021
M'sian survives the gallows in S'pore
A Malaysian bus driver, Mangalagiri Dhruva Kumar, escaped the noose today after he was acquitted by the Singapore High Court.
Thu May 20 2021
What in the world are webtoons?
So what's behind this enthusiasm for these online comics, which originated in South Korea, and are read by scrolling on a smartphone?
Wed Mar 24 2021
South Korean tech firms shake up Japan's storied manga industry
The strip originated in Korea, where the rise of the internet saw paper sales collapse, replaced by smartphone-optimised comics.
Mon Mar 01 2021
Abro Fernandes to compete like 'Komodo dragon' in KL
Abro 'The Black Komodo' Fernandes is ready to dump aside the memory of his last outing and create a new career highlight in Malaysia on Friday, 12 July.
Sat Jun 29 2019
Probe papers on boat capsize tragedy in Sabah completed
The investigation papers on the catamaran capsize tragedy in Sabah waters on Jan 28 have been completed, said Sabah police commissioner, Datuk Ramli Din.
Wed Feb 08 2017
Catamaran with 31 people on board, including 28 Chinese tourists missing
A catamaran with 31 people on board including 28 tourists from China is believed to have gone missing while en route from the Tanjung Aru jetty here to Pulau Mangalum yesterday.
Sun Jan 29 2017
The man behind Deathstroke's mask: Who is 'The Batman' actor Joe Manganiello?
Almost unrecognisable since his 2002 appearance in "Spider-Man," Joe Manganiello is set to appear in the next standalone Batman film as supervillain Deathstroke.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Toyota reveals "Initial D" concept car
For Toyota's latest conceptual take on its GT86 sportscar, the company has looked to cult 1990s manga comic book and cartoon series "Initial D."
Fri Jul 01 2016
High Court throws out dyslexic student's suit over UPSR leaks
Ananda Krishnan Menon, 13, was instead told to pay RM3,000 to the Malaysian Examination Board and the Government as costs.
Thu Apr 02 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