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Coffee and snake - Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal

Coffee and snake - Taipei pet shop aims to break down prejudice against the animal

The snake has a mixed reputation in traditional Taiwanese and Chinese culture as a symbol of either good or bad.
Sun Jan 26 2025
Penang is one of Lonely Planet's seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia

Penang is one of Lonely Planet's seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia

Lonely Planet describes Penang a vibrant blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, showcased in its food, architecture and traditions.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Mass pre-Christmas food crushes claim 67 lives in Nigeria

Mass pre-Christmas food crushes claim 67 lives in Nigeria

Food is traditionally distributed to the poor ahead of Christmas, with large crowds gathering to benefit from the handouts.
Mon Dec 23 2024
AWANI Review: CGS International: Carving a Niche in Financial Services

AWANI Review: CGS International: Carving a Niche in Financial Services

With its rebranding, CGS International is moving beyond traditional brokerage services. As Deputy CEO Khairi Shahrin explains, there’s no value in chasing bottom-feeding fees - CGS is diving into niche markets where others aren't looking. He discusses the company’s strategy for growth, leveraging its China connection, and key trends shaping 2025.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024
It's About YOUth: Chinatown reimagined: Mixing old roots with new ideas

It's About YOUth: Chinatown reimagined: Mixing old roots with new ideas

Chinatown stands as a symbol of revitalisation, weaving together Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage. Kwai Chai Hong’s Zeen Chang and REXKL’s Lim Kok Kean explore the balance of preserving the area’s time-honored traditions while nurturing youth-driven innovation to fuel the creative economy.
Fri Dec 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to western diet, says research

Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to western diet, says research

Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia

Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia

Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Beyond the Score: How Alternative Data, AI are Opening Up New Doors for Credit Access

Beyond the Score: How Alternative Data, AI are Opening Up New Doors for Credit Access

Credit scores are often misunderstood. Erick Hamburger, Group CEO of CTOS Digital Berhad, addresses these concerns and explains how alternative data - like telco payments and streaming subscriptions - and AI are transforming credit access, even for those lacking a traditional credit history.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Many of the traditional rural population who live on river banks have been relying on outside supplies of drinking water.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Study: Bacterial therapy could be effective in colorectal cancer prevention, treatment

Study: Bacterial therapy could be effective in colorectal cancer prevention, treatment

Study reveals that probiotic derived from a traditional fermented food demonstrated potential for promoting apoptosis in colon tumor cells.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Malaysia enjoys better international recognition now due to strategic cooperation with China, Russia - PM

Malaysia enjoys better international recognition now due to strategic cooperation with China, Russia - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the cooperation does not affect existing relations with Malaysia's traditional trading partners.
Mon Sep 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] Partnership of learning: Revolutionizing teacher education through immersive learning experience at UUM

[COLUMNIST] Partnership of learning: Revolutionizing teacher education through immersive learning experience at UUM

To develop teachers who are adaptable, innovative, and ready to navigate the complexities of modern education, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application is essential.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025