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Asia Cage-Free Benchmark: Malaysia scores lowest in supporting industry shift towards non-battery farming for laying hens

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- A report that assesses the progress of governments across the region in supporting the industry shift towards cage-free farming has found that Malaysia scored the lowest when ... Read More


Hoping to keep the momentum going after this latest important win - Hideki Matsuyama

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 22 -- Winning The Genesis Invitational was one of my goals ever since I became a professional golfer. After Tiger Woods became the tournament host, that goal became a lot bigger. Yo... Read More


FoodPanda is no longer for sale; negotiations have been terminated

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- Last year we reported that Grab may look into buying the FoodPanda business from Delivery Hero SE. After several months of negotiations and talking, Delivery Hero has decided ... Read More


Sylvester Stallone tells actors not to do own stunts after neck fracture, back surgeries from 'The Expendables'

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Rambo star Sylvester Stallone, known for his gritty action sequences, has advice for his fellow actors: "Don't do your own stunts". During the Season 2 premiere of The Family... Read More


Award-winning Broadway sensation 'Hamilton' to be staged in Singapore from April 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- In August 2015, Hamilton premiered on Broadway in New York City to critical and audience acclaim and has gone on to play seasons in London's West End, Australia, Germany and N... Read More


Bumi group wants Putrajaya to revive National Paddy and Rice Board, says better regulation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The Bumiputera Rice Association of Malaysia (Barim) has urged the government to bring back the National Paddy and Rice Board (LPN) that was disbanded in 1996 to stop the "cart... Read More


Singer Beyonce becomes first black woman to top US country chart, shakes up industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- American singer Beyonce made history after becoming the first black woman to top the US Hot Country Songs chart with her hit track, Texas Hold 'Em. Her feat comes after recei... Read More


Why Malaysia is not ready to grant employees the right to disconnect after work hours

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- You're on your couch, binge-watching a Netflix series during dinner, and in comes a WhatsApp message from your boss asking for work updates. Reluctantly, you would still repl... Read More


Weekends are about relaxing and getting your 'appam' fix at Subang Jaya's Amachi's Palagaram

SUBANG JAYA, Feb. 21 -- There's something very pleasurable about eating a freshly-made appam. Think wafer thin edges that are browned till they shatter into small pieces when you reach out with your ... Read More


Doctors back designated smoking areas, but say plan must prioritise public than smokers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has declared its support for the Health Ministry's proposal to introduce designated areas for smokers near food premises that are locat... Read More