Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
US charges Hamas leaders over Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The charges against Yahya Sinwar and at least five others accuse them of orchestrating the Oct. 7 attack, which killed 1,200 people.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Istana Budaya to be closed two years from Jan 15
Istana Budaya said the closure was to facilitate enhancements and maintenance works, especially on the building's roof.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Opera goes underground in Ukraine's Kharkiv to avoid Russian missiles
The Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre has kitted out its basement with a stage, a make-shift orchestra pit and rows of seats.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Malaysia unreservedly condemns storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremist
Wisma Putra said the orchestrated incursion was yet another deliberate act by the Israeli regime.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023
Republican candidate arrested in shootings of Democrats' homes in New Mexico
An unsuccessful Republican state House candidate in New Mexico was arrested on Monday and accused of orchestrating recent shootings at four local elected officials' homes.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Cate Blanchett on film 'TAR': 'We were standing on the edge of a cliff every day'
The movie delves deep into the world of classical music and the complexities of orchestra life.
Wed Oct 05 2022
First appearance by RTM Orchestra on National Day parade 2022
The challenge to conduct a 30-member RTM Orchestra in an open area during the National Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka today will remain etched in Datuk Mokhzani Ismail's memory.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Do like the British and acquaint yourself with classical music
Six million Britons plan to learn classical music in the coming months, according to a new study by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Spanish orchestra makes music from recycled junk
"Music of Recycling" project aims to breathe new life into discarded junk while also benefitting youths from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Venezuela claims Guinness World Record for largest orchestra
A week ago more than 12,000 musicians played a classical piece together for more than five minutes.
Sun Nov 21 2021
Venezuelan classical musicians play for largest orchestra record
About 12,000 classical musicians performed Tchaikovsky's 'Marche Salve' to set the record for "the world's largest orchestra".
Sun Nov 14 2021
Ahmad Zahid orchestrated RM7.5 mln money laundering scheme, court heard
Ahmad Zahid orchestrated the money laundering scheme amounting to RM7.5 million using the service of a money changer to turn the money into cheques and then placed in various fixed deposit accounts.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Unfinished Beethoven symphony reimagined in a click
Berney and the Nexus orchestra have decided to use artificial intelligence to create a four-minute extract.
Sun Sep 05 2021
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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024