[OPINION] 2019 as the centurion of the First World War: Malaysia Reborn
1919 was the year when the Versailles Treaty was concluded. It marked the end of World War I. While not perfect, it temporarily forestalled the butchery of the European empires.
Thu Jan 03 2019
Olympics: Japan approves new US$1.5 billion Tokyo stadium
Construction of Tokyo's new national stadium is scheduled to begin in December.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo for 2020 Games
The Olympic flag arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday as Japan's capital gears up to host the 2020 Games.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Interpreter's pride comes through in her translation
At a key moment during Japan's presentation to the International Olympic Committee, eyes and ears turned to the words of a 70-year-old interpreter.
Fri Sep 13 2013
Tokyo faces a race against time
After winning the bid to host the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo now faces a race against time.
Wed Sep 11 2013
Olympics 2020: Wrestling chosen, squash and baseball fail
Wrestling has regained its place in the Olympic Games after a vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members.
Sun Sep 08 2013
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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