Is Indonesia’s best good enough to handle the Myanmar crisis?
Despite Asean’s adoption of the five-point-consensus, it is a well-known fact that there are divisions among member countries over how to handle Myanmar, says the writer.
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‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong
The screening was cancelled after cinemas in the city declined to show it, the movie's distributor said.
Don’t defy ban on politics in mosques, warns Johor Sultan
Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said certain politicians had crossed the line on this issue.
When Malaysia moves to the same beat
At a time when politicians are trying to divide us, it is personalities like popular singer Sheila Majid who have the ability to create a sense of belonging, trust and empathy,…
Jackie Chan prefers to sleep at film studios
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Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng seeks celebrity prison for 1MDB fraud
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Pot, kettle and Dr M’s ‘dictator’ accusation
A war of words has broken out between the two former Malaysian PMs.
Raya worries over egg, chicken, veg prices in M’sia
Several traders fear there could be a shortage when Ramadan begins in the middle of this week, followed by Hari Raya Aidilfitri a month later.
Who’s afraid of the big Green Wave?
Recent statements by MPs in Perikatan – in which PAS is the party with the most number of seats – are examples of how the Opposition coalition is spooking voters who want a…
Hot US inflation data causes concern
The current selldown in US equities and emerging markets is expected to last over summer, while the level of the ringgit is being watched.