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Pictures showed the car on the back of a flatbed truck as it was handed over to the sultan (Photo: YouTube)

Malaysian sultan gets replica of car from 'Flintstones' for his...

It will take pride of place in a house he built in the coastal town of Mersing inspired by the Flintstone's home from...

17 Jan 2018 2:47 PM

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Rising trend of 'bleisure' trips gives boost to travel industry

Among Indian destinations popular for bleisure trips are Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore as well as Kochi.

4 Jan 2018 8:39 AM

The thirteen-year-old boy from Egypt solved 230 complex arithmetic problems in a mere eight minutes to win the coveted prize. (Facebook/ IMA Education Group)

Egyptian boy dubbed 'smartest child in the world'

A boy from Egypt has been dubbed the smartest child in the world after winning first place at a global competition.

3 Jan 2018 12:59 PM

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Nestle Malaysia defends Milo against viral video accusations

Malaysian entrepreneur Vishen Lakhiani posted a YouTube video about its unhealthy side.

15 Feb 2018 4:02 AM

$Lesbians, the stereotype-laden list by the paper said, \hate men\ and enjoy hugging. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

'Spot a gay' list in Malaysian newspaper sparks outrage

The Malay-language tabloid Sinar Harian claimed gay men love to go to the gym -- just to check out other men.

13 Feb 2018 9:29 AM

Lai Jia Yi was awarded the YCO 2018 Trophy and a cash prize of USD 10,000. (Facebook Screengrab)

Malaysian chef wins International Young Chef Olympiad 2018

Indian student chef Surya Sekhar Roy Choudhury claimed the second position.

3 Feb 2018 10:35 AM

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Fashion critic Zaihani defends her 'fat-shaming' remark

She feels her statement had been blown out of proportion by irresponsible quarters.

20 April 2018 8:52 AM

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Night markets in Asia you ought to visit once

Night markets have long been a prominent part of Asian society that bring the travellers close to the local culture.

15 April 2018 4:40 AM

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Chicken rendang snub stirs heated Southeast Asian recipe debate

The jury is still out on which country owns the dish.

5 April 2018 6:47 AM

Homosexuality is taboo in Malaysia and the country retains its colonial-era criminal ban on sodomy, with punishments of up to 20 years in prison, caning or a fine (Photo: AFP)

Outrage over competition for ideas to 'convert' gay students in...

The contest organised by the Muslim Students Association called for participants to create videos and posters.

4 April 2018 1:55 PM

Televangelist Zakir Naik escaped from India on July 1, 2016, after Bangladeshi terrorists claimed that they drew inspiration from his speeches. (Photo: AFP)

Zakir Naik won't be sent back to India, says Malaysian PM

'As long as he is not creating any problem, we will not deport him. He has been given permanent residency,' says...

6 July 2018 9:07 AM

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Malaysia reviewing extradition request for Zakir Naik, says MEA

The central government's statement comes a day after the controversial preacher Zakir Naik said he had no plans to come...

5 July 2018 3:12 PM