ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signaled optimism for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal Saturday, announcing plans…
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Japan Adds Six Traditions to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
TOKYO — On December 11, a UN intergovernmental committee officially inscribed six Japanese traditions onto UNESCO’s…
Malaysia Offers RM500 Aid to Indonesian Students Affected by Aceh Floods
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has announced a cash assistance package of RM500 (S$158) for each Indonesian…
Singapore Women Shine in Forbes’ 2025 Powerful Women Ranking
SINGAPORE — DBS chief executive Tan Su Shan has debuted at No. 29 on Forbes’ latest…
Cambodia Withdraws Safely from 33rd SEA Games Over Safety Concerns
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s delegation of officials, coaches, and athletes from seven sports safely returned home…
Malaysia’s New Electric Train Service Connects Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Boosting Regional Mobility
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s latest electric train service (ETS) linking Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru commenced…
Amazon to Invest $35 Billion in India to Boost AI and E-Commerce Growth
NEW DELHI — Amazon announced on December 10 a massive US$35 billion investment plan in India…
Kimi Tomas: Championing Culture, Leadership and Empowerment on Global Stages
KUALA LUMPUR — Kimi Tomas, a dynamic force from Sarawak, Malaysia, is redefining success by seamlessly…
KL’s First Woman Mayor Abrupt Exit Spurs Calls for Elected Leadership
KUALA LUMPUR — The sudden departure of Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Kuala Lumpur’s first female…
Cambodia Withdraws from 2025 SEA Games Citing Safety Concerns
BANGKOK — Cambodia’s sudden decision to withdraw its entire athlete delegation from the 2025 Southeast Asian…
Taylor’s University Launches Lumicko, a Multimedia Streaming Platform for Creative Education
SUBANG JAYA — Taylor’s University has officially launched Lumicko, a learning-integrated multimedia streaming platform developed by…
French Man to Learn Fate in Malaysian Drug Case by End of January
KUALA LUMPUR — Tom Felix, a 34-year-old French national and former executive of French waste management…