Malaysian bakery all set to rise to the occasion of National Day
Sin Ka Oon owner Lim Chuan, 62, who was born on Malaysia Day, said they would usually sell National Day-themed cakes two to three days before the celebration.
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Unsung heroes: Citizens scramble to help far-flung areas devastated by floods
Amidst the destruction caused by flash floods and torrential rain, families have stepped up to help their community by collecting donations and providing basic necessities.
Mixed-ability sports facilities in Japan a work in progress
Among other initiatives, efforts to improve facilities at private-run sports venues have been expedited to make it easier for them to accommodate the needs of people with a…
Ex-convicts share stories of challenging job searches and unending stigma
In 2020, Acil was released from prison after a three years and six months sentence. He is ready to rebuild his life, but he perceives the career world as viewing him with disdain.
Some seniors bear brunt of inflation as children give them less money
A study found that the share of seniors who received cash allowance from their children dropped from 69 per cent in the two-year period from 2018 to 2019 to 64 per cent in the…
China announces benefits to support people facing economic hardship
It is expected that from September to March, people in hardship nationwide will be provided with about 20 billion yuan ($2.9 billion) of temporary subsidies.
Rescue operations continue as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa areas remain cut off due to floods
The National Disaster Management Authority said the death toll from the monsoon rains had reached 1,033 since mid-June, with 119 killed in the previous 24 hours.
Cinema and sport figures show market is back in play after Covid-19
The country's growing affluence and people's increased concern about their health amid the pandemic have fueled the sports boom, driving customers' willingness to splurge on…
Rohingya’s five-year ‘genocide’ remembrance necessitates bolder Asean moves
Since the military took over, the fate of the Rohingya has become even more perplexing, with reports revealing mass arrests, more stringent restrictions and harsher punishments.
Outrage in India over release of 11 convicted of gang rape during 2002 riots
The convicts were released after a Gujarat state government panel cleared their remission.