Whatever happens in Johor will have national consequences, as the state holds 26 parliamentary seats out of 165 in Peninsular Malaysia.Continue Reading
Thai universities are being urged to work with the Unesco Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) to promote lifelong learning programmes in the country.Continue Reading
On Thursday, authorities in the northwestern city of Lanzhou made a rare apology after a three-year-old boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning following his denial of medical treatment during a weeks-long Covid lockdown. Officials on Saturday criticised the use of “excessively layered” and “one-size-fits-all” policies in some locales but insistedContinue Reading
On Oct 10, caretaker prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for the elections. Perak, Pahang, and Perlis also dissolved their assemblies so that the state elections could be held simultaneously with the federal elections. Six other states – three under PH andContinue Reading
11 out of 100 awardees are based in Malaysia including Saora Industries
Part of Project AsiaForward initiative to celebrate tech led entities in SEA As part of its Project AsiaForward initiative, Alibaba Cloud has teamed up with tech ecosystem partners to celebrate the diverse achievements of tech-driven entities in Southeast Asia.
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SOUTH TANGERANG, Indonesia: K-pop band NCT 127 was forced to end their first concert in Indonesia early after 30 people fainted in a crush, police said. Indonesia is still reeling after more than 130 people, including over 40 children, died in a stadium stampede last month – one of theContinue Reading
Observers are expecting an intense contest for the crucial Malay votes in rural and urban seats, as this is likely to be decisive in determining who forms the next government. Continue Reading
SEOUL: North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles into the western sea on Saturday morning (Nov 5), said South Korean military, adding the missiles flew about 130km at an altitude of about 20km. North Korea has launched a series of missiles this week, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missileContinue Reading
Methamphetamine pills, which cost as much as 300 baht apiece in Thailand just a few years ago, can now be had for as little as two baht each, say police who arrested a drug suspect in Lop Buri.Continue Reading
BORN IN PENANG Born in Penang, Mr Anwar’s candidacy in neighbouring Perak has been criticised. But the veteran politician argued he is also a Malaysian and has spent nine years in the state. As the prime ministerial candidate for Pakatan Harapan, he said he could attract more support from votersContinue Reading