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When Alaska freezes, Asia warms the stage: How the East Asian Summit will shape the world order - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 17 -- The much-anticipated Alaska Summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine. Instead of producin... Read More


Tourist safety in Sabah needs urgent fix, says Tiong King Sing after uncovering serious enforcement lapses

SIBU, Aug. 17 -- Immediate reforms are needed to safeguard tourist safety in Sabah, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture DatukSeri Tiong King Sing. He advised Sabah authorities to step up the n... Read More


Welding gone wrong: Explosion at Seremban workshop kills truck driver, injures assistant

SEREMBAN, Aug. 17 -- A welding mishap on a truck tank containing chemical residues of Hexane killed a driver and injured a workshop assistant at Kampung Belangkan, Kuala Sawah yesterday. The deceased... Read More


Minister says Cabinet won't tolerate 'irresponsible politicians' who stir tensions over flag gaffes, calls it 'bullying'

KLANG, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet has vowed to take firm action against politicians who inflame public tensions over the recent reversed Jalur Gemilang incident in Penang, a row that erupted after a hardw... Read More


MIC confirms talks with Perikatan as party weighs its future, president says its direction not decided by grudges

KOTA TINGGI, Aug. 17 -- MIC has confirmed informal discussions with Perikatan Nasional (PN) as the party considers its future direction outside the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. MIC president Tan ... Read More


Sabah think tank launches study to tackle bullying crisis head-on after deaths of schoolgirl and doctor

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 17 -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah is conducting a comprehensive study on the issue of bullying in the state. Its chairwoman, Datuk Seri Azizah Mohd Dun, said... Read More


Hundreds brave rain to rally for Zara Qairina and safer schools in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 17 -- Rallies across Sabah continued to be held in remembrance of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir. On Saturday evening, one such rally took place at Lintasan Deasoka here, with aro... Read More


Sabah govt allocates RM600,000 to help e-hailing workers open EPF accounts, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 17 -- The Sabah government will allocate about RM600,000 for gig workers in the e-hailing sector to open Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima... Read More


DPM Fadillah urges calm, says early investigation lapses in Zara Qairina case addressed

KUCHING, Aug. 17 -- The negligence in the initial investigation over Zara Qairina Mahathir's case in Sabah has been addressed, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has assured. According t... Read More


Inside Penang's Loo Pun Hong, the oldest Cantonese carpentry guild in South-east Asia

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 17 -- Over 224 years ago, when migrants from China's Kwangtung province first arrived in Penang, many sought the help of local associations to find lodging and work. This led to the... Read More