Minister Nancy Shukri rings alarm on underrepresentation of women in Parliament, Teresa Kok says law and election system must change

February 24, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Malaysia has less than 30 per cent of women lawmakers in Parliament, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said today, calling it alarming. Calling for a change, the women, family and community development minister said action must be taken to address the low representation of women politicians, lawmakers, and other top-decision making … Read more

Blackpink’s Lisa rings in Christmas with surprise cover of Britney Spear’s ‘My Only Wish’ (VIDEO)

December 26, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — Spreading the Christmas cheer, Blackpink’s lead rapper and dancer, Lisa unveiled her cover of Britney Spear’s My Only Wish (This Year) for her fans. Clad in a white dress and yellow coat, Lisa rendered her version of the song as she strolls through the streets of Paris and receives roses … Read more

Octogenarian ‘Aunty Ilonka’ rings heavy church bells in Hungary

December 25, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

TÉRENY (Hungary), Dec 26 — Following in the footsteps of her family’s past five generations, Jozsefne Szedlak, or Aunty Ilonka as she is widely known, leaves her home to the nearby bell tower at least twice a day. As one of the few remaining bell ringers in Hungary, she has taken on the responsibility of … Read more

Could smart rings soon be the latest trend in tech?

July 21, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

SAN FRANCISCO, July 21 — The concept of the smart ring, focused primarily on health and well-being, has been around for several years, but it remains a relatively niche market. However, major tech brands such as Samsung and Apple could soon take up this technological challenge and add smart rings to their product ranges. Until … Read more

Amazon announces ‘Lord of the Rings’ video game

May 16, 2023 by Gias ul Hassan

PARIS, May 17 — US tech giant Amazon has announced it is developing an open-world style video game based on the classic Lord of the Rings saga. J.R.R. Tolkien’s stories of mythical creatures struggling with the mystical power of the rings have become a staple on the video game scene — most famously the tie-ins … Read more

Biden rings the alarm on state of democracy worldwide

December 10, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

WASHINGTON: Democracy faces “sustained and alarming challenges” worldwide, US President Joe Biden said Thursday at a virtual summit on democracy where he sparked controversy by pointedly not inviting China and Russia. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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