Malaysian agency to stop sending students for further studies to US
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the decision was made given the uncertainties of policies under the current US administration.
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Tradition comes before rising costs: Malaysian dumpling maker will “never” compromise taste
Quah Eng Hwa, 75, ensures her dumplings are packed with the requisite ingredients: glutinous rice, pork belly, dried mushrooms, salted egg yolk, chestnut and dried shrimp, which…
Malaysia’s nurses upset over work hour increase
This comes after the government’s decision to increase the weekly working hours of nurses in the public sector from 42 hours to 45 from Aug 1.
47 countries to attend 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver this year’s keynote speech on the evening of May 30, the first time a European leader will give the keynote address at…
Malaysia’s own neo-psychedelic band Ramayan going mainstream with new experimental album
A bold collaboration between two prominent forces in the Malaysian music industry — Luncai Emas and Sony Music Malaysia — this album marks a powerful shift in Ramayan’s…
Malaysian health ministry rolls out new rules for online healthcare
Under the guidelines, private online healthcare providers are prohibited from attending to emergency cases involving injury or acute illnesses.
Malaysian students rethink study plans in the US
The uncertainty comes amid reports that US state secretary Marco Rubio has told US embassies to stop scheduling interviews for student visas as the country prepares to expand…
Malaysians have highest grocery bill in South-East Asia
Experts said several factors explain this, including a reliance on food imports, a weaker Ringgit, and farm labour shortages.
Budget-conscious beauty: With rising cost of living, many Malaysians now more thrifty, even for their looks
With a growing list of financial obligations, many Malaysians could no longer afford skincare and wellness products.
Penang’s char koay teow cooks set to battle for glory
The search for the gold standard of char koay teow is set to begin in what will surely be a heated showdown. Come Sunday, 30 hawkers will be firing up their woks to fight for the…