China’s electric vehicle dominance hastens end of petrol engine era
THIS year’s Shanghai Auto Show signalled the end of the petrol engine era in China, as domestic electric vehicle (EV) brands drive change across the sector and leave foreign companies in the dust, analysts and industry insiders said. Government support for EVs and growing interest from a vast consumer base has assured Chinese companies’ dominance […]
M'sia on right track with disaster preparedness, says Mercy Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on the right track towards ensuring the country’s preparedness in dealing with disasters, said MERCY Malaysia deputy executive director Hafiz Amirrol. Read full story
Hari Raya weekend a hot time for restaurants, coffee shops
PETALING JAYA: The long Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday has given the food and beverage industry a boost, says an industry player. Read full story
Country on track with disaster preparedness
MALAYSIA is on the right track towards ensuring the country’s preparedness in dealing with disasters, said Mercy Malaysia deputy executive director Hafiz Amirrol. He said one of the improvements implemented was from the aspect of communications and information management, as well as awareness of risks and requirements to deal with disasters at every level, namely […]
Japan ‘crying baby sumo’ festival returns after pandemic
DOZENS of bawling Japanese babies faced off today in a traditional “crying sumo” ritual believed to bring the infants good health, which returned for the first time in four years after the pandemic. Pairs of toddlers wearing ceremonial sumo aprons were held up by their parents and faced each other in the sumo ring at […]
Fire breaks out at Zahid's home
KAJANG: A fire broke out at the home of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Saturday (April 22). Read full story
Man, 61, allegedly beaten for complaining about partially cooked lemang in Melaka
MELAKA: An elderly man was allegedly beaten up by a roadside stall trader for complaining about a partially cooked lemang on the eve of Hari Raya. Read full story
James Chan, first bishop of Melaka-Johor Catholic diocese, passes away at 97
PETALING JAYA: Rev Bishop Emeritus James Chan, the first bishop of the Melaka-Johor Catholic diocese, passed away on Saturday (April 22 ) at the age of 97. Read full story
Slow moving traffic on highways in the evening of first day of Raya
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow was reported to be slow on several major highways on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri as at 5pm Saturday (April 22). Read full story
Meaningless Raya without 'ayah', says Najib’s daughter
PETALING JAYA: The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration this year is meaningless to the family members of former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak, says his daughter Nooryana Najwa. Read full story