Man suffers burn, 12 motorbikes damaged in suspected gas leak explosion
The fire is believed to have been due to a gas leak and an explosion in the apartment unit also affected two nearby houses.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike
The bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar, a northwestern city that has suffered decades of Islamist militant violence.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code
Authorities had found a blue motorbike at the scene with a note carrying a message decrying the new criminal code as "an infidel product".
Wed Dec 07 2022
High-powered motorbike expeditions can promote Malaysia as tourist destination
A high-powered motorcycle expedition will be promoting Malaysia as a unique destination for bike enthusiasts in the region.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Indonesia raises fares for app-based motorbike transport after fuel price hike
A transport ministry official said the fare changes only applied to transport services and not deliveries.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Armed robbers strike Chanel jewellery store in Paris and flee on motorbikes
The robbery took place during the day in in central Paris, the site of another high-profile robbery last year.
Fri May 06 2022
Armed robbers strike Chanel jewellery store in Paris and flee on motorbikes
Video footage on Twitter - which Paris police said was authentic - showed one robber with what appears to be an automatic weapon outside the Chanel shop on Rue de la Paix.
Thu May 05 2022
'Car mob' protesters take to Bangkok streets again, clash with police
A 'car mob' made up of protestors on cars and motorbikes once again created a ruckus on the streets of Bangkok and ending up clashing with the police.
Tue Aug 10 2021
First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty
It's almost a year after Tong was accused of driving his motorbike into officers at a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Electric motorcycles appeal to half of riders
While the switch to electric in the motorcycle sector is currently lagging behind cars, it nevertheless seems inevitable.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Motorcycle thief with fever arrested, admits to close contact with COVID-19 PUI
The victim who had completed his duties was heading to his Yamaha 125z motorbike when he saw the two suspects in the act.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Kenyan couple set off to motorbike around the world - but run into COVID
They got stuck in a low-priced hostel in the Nicaraguan capital Managua for four and a half months, before flying back to Nairobi.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Indian mechanic invents 'social distancing' motorbike
He used up his meagre savings to make the vehicle, which he plans to use to ferry his daughter to and from school once the restrictions are lifted.
Thu May 07 2020
Time to gradually replace 'kapcai' with low-powered electric motorbikes
On average in the past 12 years, around 4,100 kapcai users perished on the roads annually, Malaysia must retire motorcycle below 250cc in stages.
Tue Oct 01 2019
Indonesia's motorbike sales fell 1.7 percent year-on-year in September
Motorbikes are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest economy and their sales are a key indicator of consumption.
Fri Oct 13 2017
'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