Meet Zarinah Man, Malaysia’s very own ‘Nurse Nightingale’
Zarinah Man, the matron at Tabung Haji’s (TH) Syisyah Medical Centre here, is a “Florence Nightingale” to Malaysian pilgrims in this holiest city for Muslims this Haj season.
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From lawyer to insect farmer: Malaysian entrepreneur touts roasted crickets as healthy, sustainable snack
Large blue containers containing around a million crickets filled a shophouse in Kuala Lumpur. The entire unit is fully sealed like a prison, with all windows closed. There is no air-conditioning or electric fan so that the environment is warm, humid and dark all day.
Malaysian Queen discusses her Chinese roots and lending money to Robert Kuok
Tunka Azizah, the Malaysian Raja Permaisuri Agong, spoke to Chinese media days before the July 30 installation ceremony of her husband, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong and took the opportunity to explain her Chinese heritage.
Is corporate Malaysia ready for new laws against bribery?
Businesses in Malaysia have less than a year to comply with the legal anti-bribery provisions of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act, but concerns have risen on the readiness and awareness of commercial organisations, especially small-scale businesses.
Theme park opening pushes Genting Malaysia’s shares higher
Shares of Genting Malaysia Bhd rose 5.22% on news that the company could be opening its outdoor theme park (OTP) a lot earlier than expected.
Dr M remains Malaysia’s most admired man, says study
Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has again topped the list as Malaysia’s most admired man, according to YouGov’s annual study of which public figures people look up to.
Tigers send village into panic frenzy, chases woman on bike in Malaysia’s Terengganu
Two tigers on the loose caused panic in the Malaysian state of Terengganu, with one chasing a pregnant woman who was riding her motorbike and the other confronting a woman right at her door.
Petaling Street, the ‘Chinatown’ of Malaysia’s capital, bets on its heritage for a modern revival
The landing point of many Cantonese and Hakka settlers centuries ago, the area was seen to have lost its local character in recent times
The Great Wall puts a stop to Malaysia’s gallant run at Indonesian Open
Malaysia’s campaign at the Indonesian Open ended at the semi-final stage on Saturday as both mixed doubles pair were dumped out.
Orang Asli land under threat in Pahang as Musang King plantations grow
The loud grunts of a crane’s engine pierced the silence of Bukit Telaga Village, near the foot of Pahang’s tourist hotspot Fraser’s Hill. The sound reverberated through the forest and interrupted the tireless croaking of crickets.
Malaysia lorry driver jailed, fined after crash that killed Singapore family
A 55-year-old lorry driver on Friday (Jul 19) was sentenced to five years’ jail after he was found guilty of reckless driving which caused the deaths of four members of a Singaporean family.
Russian ex-beauty queen shares video of ‘romantic dance’ with Kelantan Sultan amid news of divorce
Talks may be rife about the Sultan of Kelantan having divorced his Russian wife Rihana Oksana Voevodina, with sources confirming to the New Straits Times that the divorce was filed on June 22 and finalised on July 1.
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name?
Seriously, where does nasi lemak originate from?
Singapore denies Malaysian prisoners targeted for death, after four more to hang next
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has denied accusations that its government is “preparing for an execution binge”, after lawyer N. Surendran revealed that four Malaysians are part of the 10 on death row whose clemency were rejected.
Singapore to hang four Malaysians next, says lawyer
Four Malaysians are among 10 on Singapore’s death row scheduled to be executed after their clemency petitions failed, local lawyer N. Surendran said today.
Singaporean who forgot to show passport when leaving Malaysia fined $820
A Singaporean was fined RM2,500 (S$820) in a Johor court for not showing his passport when exiting Malaysia. Read full article @ … Read more
Four proposals to take over Malaysia Airlines: Dr M
Putrajaya has received four proposals to take over the ailing Malaysia Airlines (MAS), says Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Malaysia’s transport minister says there could soon be ‘good news’ for JB-Singapore rail transit system
Some of Malaysia and Singapore’s previously shelved rail projects may be given a new lease of life or resume progress as more optimistic news seem to be on the horizon, a Malaysia minister announced.
