Michelle Yeoh is best lead
Santa Monica (the United States): Everything Everywhere All At Once swept up more accolades on Saturday, as it was named best feature at the Spirit Awards, one of the last major Hollywood ceremonies before next weekend’s Oscars. Read full story
Crafts from various communities on display
KUALA LUMPUR: A showcase of Malaysia’s traditional crafts is being displayed at the Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex from now till March 13. Read full story
Kota Tinggi traders want river deepened
KOTA TINGGI: Owners of businesses affected by the recent floods in Pekan Kota Tinggi are urging the government to deepen the river near the Sungai Bang Recreational Park here. Read full story
Internet boost a priority
SHAH ALAM: The government will continue with efforts to expand coverage and increase Internet speed nationwide, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
International Women’s Day: Inclusion drives innovation
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we take a look at how the tech sector could bridge the gender gap and benefit from the unique and invaluable insights that women can bring to the industry. Read full story
Pakistan cops attempt to arrest Imran Khan
PAKISTANI police said officers today attempted to arrest former prime minister Imran Khan, who is battling several legal cases as he pressures the government for early elections. Officers from the capital, Islamabad, arrived at Khan’s home in Lahore, which was surrounded by hundreds of his supporters, but were unable to find him.
MH370 not forgotten nine years after disappearance, says Transport Ministry
PETALING JAYA: March 8 marks the ninth anniversary of Malaysia Airlines MH370’s disappearance and Anthony Loke says the tragedy will not be easily forgotten. Read full story
Police monitoring social media activities of IS-linked group
POLICE are closely monitoring the social media activities of a group in the country said to be linked to the Islamic State (IS), as reported by several media outlets. Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said these media reports were found to be based on information obtained from the Nordic Counter Terrorism Network in […]
Nearly 55,000 flood victims still at relief centres in 3 states
WHILE Selangor and Negri Sembilan have fully recovered from floods, almost 55,000 victims are still housed in temporary relief centres in three states as of 8pm today. Johor still has the highest number of victims at 50,596, followed by Pahang (3,014) and Malacca (595).
Curfews imposed to help Burkina Faso fight jihadists
BURKINA Faso has put the North and parts of the Centre East region under curfew to aid the fight against jihadists, according to official documents seen by AFP today. The long-running insurgency in the impoverished Sahel nation has left thousands of civilians, police and soldiers dead and forced more than two million people to flee […]