TANJONG KARANG, March 22 ― Tanjong Karang Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanafi has submitted a motion to refer Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee. Zulkafperi said this was regarding Wan Saiful’s statement in Parliament yesterday, which was deemed malicious and an attempt to … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The government has sought clarification from Google concerning the erroneous exchange rate data showing the ringgit against the US dollar at RM4.98, as displayed by the search engine yesterday, given the recurrence of similar inaccuracies in the past. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah … Read more
KYOTO, March 11 — Kyoto is cracking down after locals complained that Instagram-obsessed tourist “paparazzi” are harassing the Japanese city’s famous, immaculately dressed geisha. Real-life geisha, or “geiko” (“women of art”) as they are known locally, work for a living — as they have for centuries — in teahouses in Kyoto’s picturesque Gion district where … Read more
SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s defence team will submit a representation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to dismiss two sedition charges against him relating to his remarks about the appointment of the Selangor Menteri Besar and the setting up of the Unity Government at a political talk. His counsel, … Read more
LONDON, Feb 25 — Calling all Taylor Swift superfans: your dream job has just been posted. Britain’s V&A museum is looking for a Taylor Swift superfan adviser, one of several advisory roles it is creating to help its curating teams learn more about niche subjects and cultural trends. The London museum said on Friday it … Read more
BERLIN, Feb 24 — One of South Korea’s most popular crime action movie series is hoping to make the leap to international success at the Berlin Film Festival yesterday, where its fourth iteration, The Roundup: Punishment, will celebrate its world premiere. The film, which follows the rough-and-tumble detective Ma Seok-do as he takes down an … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said today Prasarana Malaysia Berhad plans to claim RM38 million in compensation from the developer for the damages sustained at Bandaraya LRT station. He told reporter that the amount covers both repair costs and expenses incurred by the infrastructure. “We will seek compensation of RM … Read more
Advertisement LOS ANGELES, Feb 17 ― The family of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson have asked a court to put him under a conservatorship as he struggles with a neurocognitive issue and requires help with daily life following his wife’s recent death, they said. Wilson, regarded by many as a singular musical genius, has “a … Read more
DUBAI, Feb 14 — Malaysian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin expressed Malaysia’s interest in learning from the UAE’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The envoy said the potential to collaborate for mutual benefits could be further established and strengthened. Ahmad Fadil was speaking to Bernama on the sidelines … Read more
SIBU, Feb 14 — The Sarawak government is committed to the country’s stability so that the focus can be on the people’s needs, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. “Some say that Sarawak is the linchpin in Malaysia. That we decide what happens in the country,” he said during the United Chinese … Read more
