Leading international literary magazine spotlights Malaysian reading culture
As strong a start to the year as any, Malaysia features in the magazine, offering the world a window into its rich and diverse literary scene.
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Doctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son
In a video posted on social media on Wednesday (Jan 7), Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir said the former prime minister fell and fractured his hip when during his morning exercise on…
Bangladeshi farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave
The cold spell is moving over more than a dozen affected areas, and may persist in the coming days.
Number of registered Nanjing Massacre survivors falls to 23
The Nanjing Massacre refers to a period in history that started when Japanese troops captured the then-Chinese capital on Dec 13, 1937. In the space of six weeks, the Japanese…
Singaporeans playing mahjong to build intergenerational ties
Started in 2021, Mahjong Together bridges the intergenerational gap with games at community clubs, active ageing sessions, and care homes. It has become so popular in Toa Payoh…
Indonesian migrant worker receives South Korean presidential award for heroic act
During a massive forest fire in Gyeongjeong village, Sugianto went door to door, knocking on residents’ homes. He guided them to the evacuation site and carried those who were…
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir hospitalised with hip fracture after fall at home
The centenarian's press secretary Sufi Yusoff said the ex-prime minister is expected to be hospitalised for a few weeks at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur.
Indian congress leader Sonia Gandhi hospitalised in Delhi after bronchial asthma worsens due to cold weather, pollution
Her condition is currently said to be stable and she is responding well to the treatment being administered.
Combined net worth of the five richest in Vietnam rose sharply in 2025
Forbes’ data showed that as of December 31, Vietnam had five US dollar billionaires, one fewer than at the start of the year, but their combined wealth jumped by more than US$28…
Meet Krystel Go, the first Filipino Best Actress winner with Down syndrome
The showbiz newcomer turns her childhood dreams into a landmark moment for disability representation.