Category Archives: news
Digging for dinos: Malaysian paleontologist Dr Rummy’s fossil-finding adventures ( 11 January 2025 )
Dr Paul Rummy combs the desert of China and neighbouring parts of Central Asia looking for bones of dinosaurs, crocodiles, fishes, birds and other ancient lives dated back millions of years ago. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian fossil scientist Dr Paul Rummy […] Continue Reading
Book Review: Heart of Service – The Untold Story of Dr MPL Yegappan ( 14 December 2024 )
Heart of Service – The Untold Story of Dr MPL Yegappan IT won’t be wrong to suggest that his name is almost non-existent in our history books. It doesn’t help that there is not a road in Penang that is […] Continue Reading
From humble beginnings to royal recognition ( 07 December 2024 )
Burhan (left) and Nizam at the brand’s SS2 outlet in Petaling Jaya, where the anniversary celebration will take place on Dec 7. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star Eatery marks golden jubilee in grand style, welcomes diners to enjoy free nasi kandar […] Continue Reading
Legendary singer Frances Yip releases first Malay song in over two decades called “Cinta Kita” ( 30 November 2024 )
KUALA LUMPUR: Legendary singer Frances Yip has spent 55 years as a singer but nothing can stop her from reaching more milestones. She is set to release a Bahasa Malaysia song “Cinta Kita” on Spotify by the middle of December. […] Continue Reading
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE 17TH KING OF MALAYSIA ( 20 July 2024 )
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) — As the Installation Ceremony of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia is swiftly approaching, the nation looks forward to honouring the new monarch while fostering a profound interest […] Continue Reading
Sim scores high in 100 days ( 25 March 2024 )
Milestone event: Sim presenting an update on his first 100 days in office as HR Minister to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. IT’S been a few days since Human Resources (HR) Minister Steven Sim wrapped up his 100 days […] Continue Reading
Training to lift standards ( 27 January 2024 )
Leading the way: (From left) HRD Corp chief programme officer Soffian Mohammed Amin, Sim, Human Resources Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee and Shahul at the soft launch of NTW 2024. THE 2024 National Training Week (NTW) has got off […] Continue Reading
Media outlets urged to work with regulators to combat scams ( 12 December 2023 )
Fight the scammers: Wong presenting his views at the World Media Summit in Guangzhou, China. — Bernama GUANGZHOU: News organisations should work with regulators to fight the scammers behind fraudulent schemes, says prominent media figure Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai. […] Continue Reading
A canvas of faith and splendour ( 12 December 2023 )
IT’S the largest museum of Islamic arts in South-East Asia, with more than 13,000 paintings and artifacts from around the world. This massive collection is beautifully curated and displayed across the sprawling four levels of the facility, which has become […] Continue Reading
Star adviser Wong to represent Malaysia at international media summit in China ( 02 December 2023 )
Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai will speak at a session on “Seeking Growth – Media’s Worldwide Cooperation for a Better Future” at the World Media Summit in China. KUALA LUMPUR: Prominent journalist Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai will represent Malaysia […] Continue Reading