Serving crispy twist to classic chicken rice
Stall in Bandar Mahkota Cheras dishes up poultry marinated with Sarawak pepper and deep-fried to order
How AI is aiding Trump's immigration crackdown
Administration's increased use of surveillance tech and personal data prompts worries about rights violations, abuses.
Johor businesses say tough to raise minimum wage to RM1,700 as orders not yet recovered
JOHOR BARU: With orders dropping by at least half compared to the pre-pandemic period, Johor’s businesses are finding it tough to raise their workers’ minimum wage to RM1,700 per month.
When dangerous activities are lurking behind closed doors
GEORGE TOWN: During the Covid-19 movement control order, Ethan Tan was relieved when his tenant agreed to renew the lease for his studio unit in a Bayan Lepas condominium for another year in 2021.
Two acquitted of drug trafficking charge
JOHOR BARU: It is a special Ramadan for two men who escaped the gallows after the Johor Baru High Court acquitted and discharged them of a drug trafficking charge.
Cooperation needed to combat illegal e-waste processing factories, says Nik Nazmi
KUALA LUMPUR: There needs to be cooperation between all agencies to combat illegal e-waste processing factories, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Home Ministry bans two publications
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has gazetted a prohibition order under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (Act 301) against two publications that may jeopardise public order and interest, effective March 10.
Housewife sows seeds of success
IN the heart of Tanah Merah, Kelantan, a simple gardening hobby has blossomed into a thriving business for a 33-year-old housewife.
Ramping up the digital revolution
IT was just five years ago that the Sheraton Move and Covid-19 pandemic turned our world upside down.
Malaysian fined for failing to declare RM207,000 at Brunei border checkpoint
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A 60-year-old Malaysian man has been ordered to settle a fine of BND13,000 by the Magistrate's Court on March 25 for failing to declare RM207,000 in cash while entering Brunei Darussalam through the Sungai Tujoh Control Post.
In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response
BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - More than a week since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, turning buildings into concrete mortuaries where many of the 3,500 confirmed casualties still lie entombed, families do not yet know whether loved ones are among them.
Capturing spirit of togetherness
THE movement control order during the Covid-19 pandemic kept families and loved ones apart, preventing reunions even during festive seasons.
Digital news boost for UKM, UTAR students
PETALING JAYA: Some 800 lucky students of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) are set to benefit from RM60,000 worth of subscriptions to The Star ePaper.
TechStore to ride on infrastructure growth
With the digital economy and upcoming infrastructure projects making waves lately, TechStore Bhd is gearing up to capitalise on the sectors using its expertise.
M'sians in Thailand rush home to beat movement control order deadline
BANGKOK (Bernama): Many Malaysians working or on holidays in Thailand scrambled to book the next flight to Malaysia after a two-week nationwide movement control order from March 18 was announced in the country due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Young crocodile ends up in campus pond
THE community at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Besut was taken by surprise following the discovery of a juvenile saltwater crocodile (pic) that had strayed into a retention pond on campus, reported Kosmo!.
Malaysia will always be with me, says outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Quintella
KUALA LUMPUR: As his tenure in Malaysia draws to a close, Brazilian Ambassador Ary Norton de Murat Quintella reflects on a period of strengthened diplomatic ties, cultural exchanges, and personal connections.
Preparing for the next health crisis
PETALING JAYA: Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic first hit Malaysia, claiming thousands of lives by the end, the country needs to strengthen its disease surveillance and invest more in healthcare resources, say experts.
Taghill mutually terminates columbarium project with CCCB
KUALA LUMPUR: Taghill Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Siab (M) Sdn Bhd, has mutually terminated a columbarium project with City Centre Columbarium Bhd (CCCB).
‘Kepong Baru does not need another food court’
SOME Kepong Baru residents are against plans to open a food court in the area, pointing to lack of parking and the high number of restaurants there.
