Pakatan fell for PAS’ confidence vote trap, says Mat Hasan
PAS initiated calls for a vote of confidence for then prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad on…
Publisher cancels Woody Allen’s memoir after outcry
Dozens of employees of a Hachette subsidiary in New York staged a walkout on Thursday to protest the company’s decision to publish Woody Allen’s (picture) memoir. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: A leading publisher said Friday it had decided not to release the autobiography of Woody Allen, who has long been accused of molesting his daughter, […]
Aussie toilet paper tussle sparks call for calm
A FIGHT over toilet paper in an Australian supermarket today prompted police to call for calm…
NBA tells teams to prepare for games with no fans
NBA also advises players to limit fan contact out of concern over the outbreak. (Pixabay pic) WASHINGTON: As fears over the coronavirus outbreak continue to grow and sports leagues around the globe make contingency plans, the NBA on Friday reportedly sent a memo to teams telling them to begin “developing” plans to play games with […]
Penang to build first transit centre for the homeless, says chief minister
GEORGE TOWN, March 7 ― Penang will build the first transit centre in the state to…
High Court sets March 31 for decision on stay of proceeding in Samy Vellu’s common-law wife’s intervene application
IPOH, March 6 — The High Court here has set March 31 for the decision on…
Aerial images show eerily empty famous sites
EMPTY public squares, a ghostly train station and deserted holy sites – a series of striking…
Banners set to steal thunder as supporters target ‘son of a ‘ Hopp
Banners insulting Hopp were unveiled by Union Berlin fans last week. (AP pic) BERLIN: When Hoffenheim kick off at Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday many eyes will be on the fans behind the goals rather than the players on the field. Last week, away to Hoffenheim, Bayern fans unveiled a banner with 17 minutes […]
Car salesman charged with insulting King, Johor sultan
A CAR salesman claimed trial in the Seremban Sessions Court today to four counts of insulting…
Study shows link between sleep and risk of mental disorders
Children who get enough sleep appear to have better mental health, according to new research. (Rawpixel pic) BERGEN: New European research has found that children who don’t get enough sleep may be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as ADHD, anxiety and depression. Carried out by researchers at the Norwegian University […]