With face masks littering the environment, the search is on for sustainable solutions. Could they be recycled into new products? … More
Month: November 2020
Once enemies, Ethiopia and Eritrea ally against Tigray
Eritrea has been involved in the Tigray crisis in Ethiopia from day one, experts say. But even though the two … More
Mike Tyson draws with Roy Jones Jr. in boxing spectacle
Mike Tyson, the 54-year-old former heavyweight boxing champion, showed glimpses of his destructive prime during his return to the ring … More
Growing ‘Bentong ginger’ in Bukit Tinggi
Everyone has heard of Bentong ginger, but is Bentong ginger grown in Bentong itself? Ginger farmer Ng Weng Nyuet says, … More
Picturesque KL: A walk down memory lane
Some favourite haunting grounds are still standing strong like our school and Central Market, while some are done and dusted … More
Lao’s Art Of Weaving
In the olden days, women across Lao inherited their weaving skills from their mothers, mostly for their own use. Weaving … More
Asia’s 20 richest families control US$463 bil
The Ambani family is now twice as wealthy as the Kwoks of Hong Kong and has triple the fortune of … More
A picture of change
Although cameras are what Canon started out with, the Japanese multinational corporation has since branched out into a number of … More
I am entitled to my opinion: Ku Li
Gua Musang MP says parliamentary democracy gives people’s representatives the freedom to voice their opinions TengkuRazaleigh Hamzah is one of … More
Angkasa says over 400 credit co-ops in Malaysia affected by Covid-19 pandemic
SEREMBAN : Over 400 out of the 600 credit cooperatives nationwide that are registered under the Cooperative Commission of Malaysia … More
Anwar: Government conceded to opposition demands
Opposition leader says the first round of voting on Budget 2021 was a win for the people as the finance … More
Luxury industry fears Brexit tax change will keep London tourists away
England’s luxury stores will have more than Christmas sales to worry about when they reopen next week. Many fear a … More
Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) : Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday called for the “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of … More
The German consul who introduced the saxophone to Malta (2)
This is the second article in a two-part series. Read part one. In 1754, William Shipley, an unknown drawing master in … More
Likupang to Be Set as Middle-class Tourism, Labuan Bajo Stays Premium
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Minister Erick Thohir explained the government’s plans for the development of five super-priority tourist destinations, namely Labuan Bajo, Likupang, … More
Malaysian rock firebrands Spooky Wet Dreams: “We can’t seem to get ourselves away from trouble”
The band reflect on everything that’s changed since the 2018 release of their debut album ‘Koleksi Dendangan Untuk Masa Hadapan’ … More
Daesh-linked militants kill 4 in Indonesian Christian village
Group of sword-and-gun wielding attackers ambushed Lembantongoa village in Sulawesi Palu, INDONESIA: Daesh-linked extremists killed four people in a remote … More
Fears some Australian small wine producers could go bust as China imposes steep tariffs
Australian Grape and Wine chief executive Tony Battaglene says the industry is in shock after China announced tariffs of up … More
Malaysia industries in shock as govt threatens to impose stiff fines on poor migrant lodgings
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) : The Malaysian authorities’ sudden decision to impose a hefty RM50,000 (S$16,400) fine on … More
Muhyiddin: Relations among PN parties to be strengthened for GE15
KUALA LUMPUR : Relations and cooperation among parties in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will be further strengthened, especially to face the … More
Political turmoil turned Bersatu, Umno from foes to friends: PM
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says Malay-Muslim unity remains a distant dream if leaders prioritise only their respective parties’ interests KUALA … More
Cher in Pakistan to help ‘world’s loneliest elephant’
ISLAMABAD (AP) : Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s … More
S. Korea agency says N. Korea executed people, shut capital
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered at least two people executed, banned fishing … More
Erdoğan uses syncretism of neo-Ottomanism and pan-Turkism to build Greater Turkey
A common espousal is that Turkey and Azerbaijan constitute “two states, one nation,” and this is not a belief shared … More