Malaysia to Ease Rules on Peaceful Rallies Amid Criticism Over Protest Crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government plans to ease restrictions on peaceful rallies, following backlash over…

Indian Government Takes Direct Control of Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

NEW DELHI – The Indian federal government has taken direct control of Manipur, a conflict-ridden northeastern…

NKF Enhances Overnight Dialysis with Plastic Cannulas for Better Patient Care

SINGAPORE – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has revolutionized its overnight dialysis program by introducing plastic…

Bukit Chagar Development to Enhance Johor-Singapore Connectivity

JOHOR BAHRU – A massive RM2.6 billion integrated development is set to transform Bukit Chagar, the…

Najib Razak to File Contempt of Court Action Over Alleged Royal Addendum

PUTRAJAYA – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak plans to take legal action against former Attorney-General…

Malaysia’s Minimum Wage Increase: A Challenge for Higher Education?

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Budget 2025 announcement of the increase of minimum wage from…

Kremlin Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal for Territory Swap

MOSCOW – The Kremlin firmly dismissed any possibility of exchanging occupied Ukrainian land for areas in…

Hong Kong to Ban Public Use and Possession of E-Cigarettes by 2026

HONG KONG – Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public…

Indonesia Removes 30 Airport Immigration Officers Over Chinese Tourists’ Extortion Complaints

JAKARTA – Indonesia has removed 30 immigration officers from duty at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following complaints…

Dalai Lama Leads Prayers for Late Brother and Veteran Tibetan Leader Gyalo Thondup

New Delhi – The Dalai Lama led prayers in India on February 9, mourning the passing…

Iran Closes Schools and Offices Amid Severe Cold Snap and Heavy Snowfall

Tehran – Iranian authorities ordered the closure of schools and government offices in at least 10…

Qatar Condemns Netanyahu’s Remark on Palestinian State in Saudi Territory

Doha – Qatar strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent comment suggesting that a Palestinian…