Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus named among Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025
This recognition follows his pivotal role in steering Bangladesh toward democracy following last year's student-led uprising.
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Malaysian mother’s love powers her through son’s cancer journey
The 45-year-old single mother of two said that her 17-year-old son, Muhammad Adif Fadrul Syahrul, has sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in the body’s connective…
Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi passes away
Affectionately known as Pak Lah, Abdullah, 85, became Prime Minister in 2003 after Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad ended his 22-year tenure.
From fact to fiction: Marga Ortigas on her journey from seasoned reporter to published author
Some people are born storytellers—be it through the spoken or written word. While most excel in one medium over the other, some are brilliant at both. Filipino author Marga…
Breaking boundaries: Singapore student bridges cultural gaps in Chinese orchestra
Muhammad Iman Mohamed Irfan is the only Malay musician in Temasek Polytechnic’s Chinese orchestra, where he plays the dizi, a bamboo flute. He has also taught himself how to…
Purny Ayman: Bangladesh’s first female racer on an international circuit
Her inspiring journey blends passion, virtual training, and perseverance, breaking barriers for women in global racing culture.
Malaysian teacher’s compassion beyond the classroom
For Vienny Balakrishnan, teaching is more than just a profession. She often opens her home to students in need, offering meals, comfort and guidance, especially to those juggling…
Retired Nepali Gurkha soldiers in India’s Dehradun keep the traditional Naumati music alive
In the bustling city of Dehradun in India, the traditional music of Naumati—a set of nine traditional Nepali percussion and wind instruments—echoes during auspicious occasions…
Bhutanese cabbie offers free service for pregnant women
For the past week, Tempa Gyeltshen’s white taxi, marked with the message “Pregnant Women Free Service”, has been crisscrossing Thimphu. The message, now widely shared on…
How the pandemic inspired a Nepali farmer’s new venture
A 64-year-old Chandra Kant Sapkota becomes a jujube farming pioneer in Chitwan. He supplies around 20 quintals of the fruit daily to Kathmandu.