Category Archives: news
New book explores pioneering nuns’ journey in founding missionary schools ( 02 March 2025 )
In a new book, author Chen writes that despite the hardships of WWII, the surviving nuns remained resilient, and their schools soon thrived once more. Photo: Handout Convent Light Street in Penang will always be special for me. It remains […] Continue Reading
From Exile To Influence: Thaksin Navigates New Roles In Thai Politics And Regional Affairs ( 19 February 2025 )
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — The road leading to Thaksin Shinawatra’s opulent residence on the outskirts of Bangkok is a myriad of narrow alleys. His sprawling Chan Song Lor mansion in Soi Charan Sanitwong 69 is located in the Bang Plat district, […] Continue Reading
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
