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Witches, exile and sworn virgins: Women writers cast a spell on International Booker shortlist

LONDON, April 1 -- Novels by women writers about a family exiled from Iran, a suburban French witch and an Albanian sworn virgin have made the shortlist for the International Booker Prize, organisers ... Read More


'Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam': Bringing 1980s-inspired supernatural action to Malaysian screens

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- The push for ideas beyond the comfort zone in Malaysian film production continues to gain momentum with Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam, the latest local feature directed by Zahir Om... Read More


Debunking myths of migrant economy - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, April 1 -- It is common knowledge that the largest economy in the world, the USA, was built on the contributions and sacrifices of immigrants. But now, the same people who came as migran... Read More


Iran says has 'zero trust' in US, demands full end to war

TEHRAN, April 1 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no negotiations with the United States and that Tehran had not responded to a reported 15-point proposal from Washington to en... Read More


'Mum, just recite Al-Fatihah for her': Mother describes daughter's grief and guilt after Zara Qairina's death

KOTA KINABALU, April 1 -- The latest child witness believed to be the last to have seen Zara Qairina Mahathir alive was feeling guilt and trauma from her encounter with Zara Qairina before she was fou... Read More


Better Now: Post Malone ends the wait for Malaysian fans with massive KL show this Sept

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- It's time to say 'Congratulations' to Malaysian fans as chart-topping American rapper and singer Post Malone is officially coming to Kuala Lumpur for his first-ever concert in... Read More


Penang's quit rent hike: fiscal stress or a failure of governance?

Kuala Lampur, March 31 -- Penang's recent quit rent hike has sparked understandable concern among property owners, but the real issue extends far beyond the increase itself. While the state government... Read More


Penang's quit rent hike: fiscal stress or a failure of governance? - Tan Wei Siang

Kuala Lampur, March 31 -- Penang's recent quit rent hike has sparked understandable concern among property owners, but the real issue extends far beyond the increase itself. While the state government... Read More


Outrage in South Korea as suspects in indie director Kim Chang-min's assault still free five months after his death, family condemns handling of case

SEOUL, March 31 -- The family of South Korean filmmaker Kim Chang-min is seething over what they call a "shocking miscarriage of justice" after the director died following an assault at a restaurant l... Read More


Two teens drown during morning swim at Papar riverside campsite

PAPAR, March 31 -- A recreational swim at a riverside campsite here ended in tragedy when two teenagers drowned at Pokdi Campsite in Mandalipau here yesterday morning. Papar Fire and Rescue (Bomba) S... Read More