Elephant causes stir as it wanders into bungalow in Telupid
KOTA KINABALU: A Borneo pygmy elephant took villagers and onlookers by surprise when it strayed into a bungalow in Sabah’s central Telupid district. Read full storyContinue Reading
AirAsia to enlarge Indonesian and Philippines operations – Tony Fernandes
SINGAPORE: Low-cost airline AirAsia plans to enlarge its Indonesian and Philippines operations beyond their pre-pandemic levels by the first quarter of next year, riding on better tourism and connectivity prospects. Read full storyContinue Reading
Penang, Selangor revoke state titles awarded to former Malaysian PM Najib
KUALA LUMPUR: Penang has followed in the footsteps of Selangor by revoking a title previously bestowed on former prime minister Najib Razak on Thursday (Sep 15), after he started serving a prison sentence for corruption last month. According to acting Penang state secretary Mohd Zakuan Zakaria, Penang Governor Ahmad FuziContinue Reading
Cambodia hasn’t put all its eggs in China’s basket
Cambodia’s foreign policy is largely shaped by the worldview of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has more than four decades of practical experience in diplomacy and foreign affairs. Understanding Cambodian foreign policy, including its decision to co-sponsor the UN resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, means grasping the pragmatism that informs Hun Sen’s decision-making. […]
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Chinese economy's export pillar shows cracks from global slowdown
BEIJING: China’s exporters – the last reliable pillar of the world’s second-largest economy as it struggled with the pandemic, weak consumption and a property crisis – are warning of hard times ahead as softer overseas markets force them to shed workers, shift to lower-value goods and even rent out their factories. Read full storyContinue Reading
At least 62% of foreign airlines have resumed ops at M'sian airports, says MAHB
PETALING JAYA: At least 62% foreign airlines have resumed operations at all Malaysia’s international airports, leading to the highest passenger volume recorded in the year so far, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Read full storyContinue Reading
Johor hopes to attract 10 million visitors in 2023
JOHOR BARU: As the Covid-19 situation continues to improve, the Johor state government hopes to attract 10 million visitors into the state next year. Read full storyContinue Reading
Man charged with causing death of ACS(I) student during high-element rope course at SAFRA Yishun
The 15-year-old student died from multi-organ failure and traumatic asphyxia following the incident during an ACS (Independent) camp programme in February 2021.Continue Reading
AirAsia expects Malaysia-Singapore operations to fully recover by 1Q 2023
SINGAPORE: AirAsia expects its Malaysia-Singapore operation to fully recover by the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2023), following the resumption of its service in Changi Airport’s state-of-the-art and fully-automated Terminal 4 (T4). Read full storyContinue Reading
Fisherman found dead in sea
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A man had not been seen since going fishing in a small boat on Wednesday morning was found dead in the sea on Thursday morning.Continue Reading