KUCHING, Feb 21 ― The passing of former governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has left a significant void in the hearts of Sarawakians and the leadership of the state, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said Taib was a revered statesman. “A great statesman has departed, … Read more
LONDON, Feb 15 — The British composing team who shot to fame after they created the international hit musical SIX, based on the six wives of Henry VIII, chose Valentine’s Day to launch their latest interpretation of the ups and downs of relationships. Why Am I So Single? is a musical celebration of friendship and … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — It is not unusual to unexpectedly spot this well-known person waiting in line to buy fried chicken at a fast-food chain outlet or by the roadside assisting an accident victim. Many Malaysians may even recall instances when this individual braved floods to witness first-hand the losses and destruction suffered by … Read more
SHANGHAI, Jan 21 — More than a decade after Ikea tried to kick them out, the raucous Shanghai pensioners’ matchmaking group that gathers weekly in the furniture store’s cafeteria is still very much alive and kicking. Every Tuesday, hundreds of elderly lovebirds take over most of the tables in the chain’s spacious canteen, shunning the … Read more
BOGOTA, Dec 16 — A group of condors rip into the carcass of a calf at the top of a Colombian mountain which rises 4,200 metres above sea level. Their meal is a peace offering from local ranchers working to improve their relationship with the world’s largest bird of prey, dubbed the King of the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR – Peminat tegar komposer muzik India Selatan, Harris Jayaraj di negara ini pasti terkejut dan teruja selepas pengumuman konsert mega Hearts of Harris Live in Kuala Lumpur 2.0 bakal berlangsung dalam masa terdekat. Ini kerana Harris baharu sahaja selesai mengadakan konsert ‘Hearts of Harris’, di sini Sabtu, lepas dengan kehadiran kira-kira 10,000 hadirin … Read more
THERE is no doubt that Malaysia is a multicultural country. Living amongst various ethnicities has made it possible for Malaysians to assimilate each other’s cultures, from the clothes worn to the food eaten on a daily basis. To celebrate Hari Kebangsaan and Malaysia Day, Perodua has come up with their ad, known as ‘Di Mana … Read more
Syafiq Ahmad could not have hoped for a sweeter homecoming as he marked his return to the Darulaman Stadium by scoring a goal and creating another to help Kedah beat Malaysia Cup champions Kuala Lumpur 3-2 in a Super League match in Alor Star on Wednesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
It is the first time in 12 years that South Korea registered a surplus in the kimchi trade.
YAOUNDÉ: Senegal are through to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final after breaking Burkina Faso hearts in their last-four tie in Yaounde on Wednesday, Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
