How turtles keep Penang seas safer
Migratory green sea turtles are vital to controlling Penang’s jellyfish population.
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Former PM Najib’s wife’s bid to involve police, government in lawsuit fails
On March 29, 2023, Global Royalty filed the suit against Rosmah and claimed she had lied by saying that 44 pieces of jewellery sent to her by the company’s agent were seized by…
Singapore to work closely with Malaysia in support of its Asean chairmanship in 2025
Both sides also reiterated their strong commitment to continue the high-level exchanges, and to working together both bilaterally and within ASEAN amidst a more uncertain…
Big prospects for Silicon Island off Penang’s southern coast
The Penang infrastructure and transport committee chairman said the project would also generate RM1.1 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) and attract RM74.7bil in investments.
Johor poised to become digital economy hub
Johor is set to emerge as one of the key players in the digital economy in the region with investments by data centre providers in the state, says a state exco member.
QR code clearance trial for Malaysian travellers at Johor checkpoints starts June 1
The Deputy Prime Minister said the proof-of-concept will run for three months and will only involve Malaysians.
Experience Sarawak’s vibrant gastronomical scene
Kek Lapis Warisan at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce in Kuching, Sarawak was opened in 2018 by Sufean and his business partners, out of their passion for preserving Sarawak’s…
Myanmar aims to earn over US$800mil from aquatic exports
The country's aquatic products are exported to over 40 countries, with China and Thailand being the main buyers. In the fiscal year 2023-24, Myanmar earned over $720 million from…
More Malaysians are voicing political views online since the pandemic
Experts said more people were feeling concerned about the current issues affecting them, while social media has allowed them to easily share their views. The growing trend was…
Asia News Network fondly remembers Poh Tip’s visionary leadership
The 81-year-old, The Star's former group chief editor and a founding member of ANN, passed away at her home in Subang Jaya on Saturday, May 25.