Tortoise buns and longevity peach buns hit the market ahead of the Nine Emperor Festival Ipoh: Traditional tortoise buns and longevity peach buns offering to the Nine Emperor God have hit the market few days before the start of the festival on Saturday. A bun stall operating in front of the Tow Boo Keong Temple here has taken the lead to start selling the buns on Monday. Eager patrons are making enquiries about the buns, available once a year during the Nine Emperor God festival. In addition, ..

Lim Clan Association rolls out cash incentives to encourage Malaysian Chinese to have more babies KUALA LUMPUR: Alarm over the declining birth rate among Malaysian Chinese has prompted the Federation of Lims Association Malaysia to offer cash incentives to encourage its members to have more children. Tan Sri Lim Hock San, president of the federationwhich brings together clan members sharing the surnames Lim, Lum, or Ling in Chineseannounced cash incentives of RM4,000 for a member's fourth child ..

Socso: Lindung 24 claims can be approved within 48 Hours Kuala Lumpur: Straightforward claims under 24-hour Coverage Scheme (Lindung 24) of Socso with complete documentation can be processed within 48 hours, says Social Security Organisation (Socso) Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman. For members who fail to submit complete basic supporting documents when applying for Lindung 24 claims, Socso will not reject the claim but issue a formal inquiry or notification to the ..

Brain-dead senior assistant of Sibu Chinese primary school donates organs to save lives SIBU: Sibu Hospital was lit up in green on Thursday night to pay tribute to the late Luk Siu King, senior assistant of SJK(C) Sacred Heart Sibu, whose kidneys and corneas were donated following her passing. Luks selfless act marks Sibu Hospitals first organ donation case since 2019. The retrieval procedure was completed on Thursday after Luk was certified brain- dead and her family consented to the donation. ..

Who is Smit Machchhar? Meet the Indian flydubai pilot hailed after dramatic cockpit attack Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured inside the cockpit of a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai jet when, according to Israeli officials, he managed to take one crucial action open the flight deck door so that others could get inside and overpower his alleged attacker. The intervention helped avert a potential disaster aboard flight FZ1073, which was carrying 174 people and had suffered a sudden ..

Captain stabbed at 34,000 feet in alleged attempt to crash aircraft NEW DELHI: In a bone-chilling incident, a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabias Tabuk after a failed mid-air attempt to hijack the plane and allegedly crash it in an act of terrorism, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. The co-pilot of the plane allegedly stabbed the captain in a bid to wrest control of the plane, with officials investigating whether he intended to crash the plane as ..

The culinary storm (Part 3): As Chinas F&B; bubble bursts, Malaysian operators spot new opportunities In recent years, many China-based restaurants in Malaysia close shop within a year or even just a few months in operation. Chinese food and beverage associations believe this is not a widespread "wave of closures," but rather a sharp market adjustment within the industrya normal process of survival of the fittest and cyclical market reshuffling. Rebecca Tin, who operates a Chinese restaurant in ..

The culinary storm (Part 2) - Systems vs. Heritage: How China-based chains and local diners fight for Malaysias palate As China-based food and beverage brands flood the Malaysian market, local restaurateurs face an unprecedented competitive wave. Industry players from both sides agree that local establishments and China-based chains each hold distinct advantages and vulnerabilities. Rather than engaging in a destructive fight, operators should adopt an open mindsetallowing a diverse dining ..

Former PM Dr Mahathirs wife Dr Siti Hasmah passes away at 100. KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamads wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Ali has passed on. According to media sources, Dr Siti Hasmah, 100, passed away at the National Heart Institite at 9.20am today. Born in Klang, Selangor, in 1926, she pursued medical studies at the King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore on a government scholarship and was the only Malay woman in her cohort. It was there that she met Dr ..

Chinas culinary wave hits Malaysia: How local operators are adapting to the surge Businesses in various sectors in Malaysia are feeling the force of an aggressive commercial "storm." Enterprises, large and small from China, are pouring into the country, bringing new products, services, and fierce competition. In particular, they have imported the relentless culture of hyper-competition ("neijuan") from China, forcing local industries to feel the full impact of this competitive storm. Consumers ..

Ipoh Stables Market unveils 1,200-foot dragon lantern IPOH: A mammoth 1,200-foot handcrafted dragon lantern now illuminates the alleys of the Ipoh Stables Market! In conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Ipoh Stables Market partnered with students from Taiwans Tainan University of Technology to construct the traditional dragon lantern over a painstaking two-month process. Snaking through six alleys and multiple corners of the market, the installation fuses traditional craftsmanship with ..

More influential US families encourage learning Chinese NEW YORK: Billionaires in the United States are encouraging their children to learn Chinese as Chinas influence grows on the world stage, language experts said. The countrys elite, including the worlds richest person, Elon Musk, as well as US President Donald Trump, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, are reportedly eager for their offspring to learn Mandarin, according to multiple reports and their own admissions. ..

ByLim Min Zhang and Kok Yufeng / The Straits Times / ANN US and China explore alert system for AI safety, despite trust deficit ByLim Min Zhang and Kok Yufeng / The Straits Times / ANN SINGAPORE** : **The United States and China have pledged to hold further talks on AI safety, despite the two sides intensifying competition in the technology that has threatened to derail dialogue. On Sept 20, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that the US-China AI dialogue has been established, ..

Ex-Dong Zong chief Yap Sin Tian passes away at UMMC PETALING JAYA: Former chairman of the United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong), Dr. Yap Sin Tian, passed away at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) this morning. His passing was confirmed to Sin Chew Daily by former Dong Zong deputy chairman Chow Siew Hon. A veteran activist in Chinese education, Yap served at the helm of Dong Zong for a decade, leading the organisation as chairman from 2005 to 2015.

Melaka state assembly dissolves tomorrow, paving the way for state election within 60 days MELAKA: The Melaka State Legislative Assembly will be officially dissolved tomorrow (Sept 23). Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the dissolution this afternoon, signalling that the state will head to the polls within the next 60 days. Speaking at a special press conference held in the auditorium of the Melaka State Government Administrative Complex, Ab Rauf stated that he had ..

Budget 2027 must address rising living costs, groups say PETALING JAYA:Budget 2027 must go beyond cash assistance and address rising everyday costs that are putting pressure on Malaysian households, consumer groups say. M40 households, said Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations chief executive officer T. Saravanan, are facing a middle-income squeeze as housing, transport, childcare, education, healthcare and other essential expenses continue to eat into their disposable income. For M40 ..

DAP sec-gen Loke resigns as Transport Minister over Najibs house arrest decision, DAP ministers remain in government PETALING JAYA : DAP Secretary- General Loke Siew Fook has announced his resignation as Transport Minister to take a stand regarding former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak being granted house arrest. However, all other DAP cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, and government appointees will remain in their positions to ensure political stability. "I will tender my resignation ..

ECRL hits 176km/h in dynamic testing ahead of December opening, fares still under review KUANTAN: Currently undergoing system integration testing, the 665-kilometre East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is entering its final stretch toward a December launch. Engineers are confident in its ability to withstand extreme natural disasters but managing animal and human intrusions along the line remains a critical operational threat. Kong Qi, project director and senior advisor at China Communications ..

Single solution to the rise of Chinas solo economy BEIJING: Xia Xiaosen, a 39-year-old content creator from Dalian, Liaoning province, who lives alone, prefers to buy fewer items but spend more on quality goods. One of her biggest monthly household expenses is her beloved cat Statham. When she left the comfort of the family home five years ago, she soon discovered that greater independence came with a price tag. Setting up a household from scratch meant buying furniture, appliances and ..

Timeline: Ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Razaks quest for house arrest KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a conditional pardon by the Federal Territories Pardons Board, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays his RM50 million fine. The decision was made during the 64th meeting of the Pardons Board, chaired by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim at Istana Negara today. The timeline ..

Pinglu Canal shortens trade journey from China to Southeast Asia QINZHOU, GUANGXI/BEIJING China opened a vital waterway on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwestern areas a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, as the country moves to further strengthen its trade relations with regional neighbors, particularly those in Southeast Asia. The Pinglu Canal, built in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region at a cost of 72.7 billion yuan (RM43.98 billion), stretches for 134.2 kilometres from ..

In pursuit of a better life: From historic migrations to modern escapes In the past, the Chinese migration to Southeast Asia, fondly referred as Nanyang, was driven by the need to flee war or earn a living. Today, a new wave of Chinese immigrants is arriving in Southeast Asia for entirely different reasons: some seek education, investment opportunities, or retirement, while others just want to escape the relentless pressure of "lying flat" or cutthroat competition at home. In modern time, ..

UMANY calls for MOHE probe as 4.0 student misses out on UM medical school PUTRAJAYA: A high-achieving student with a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 was allegedly treated with indifference by an interviewer during the interview for Universiti Malayas (UM) medical programme, ultimately failing to secure admission. The Universiti Malaya Association of New Youth (UMANY) submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on Monday, urging the authorities to look ..

31 Malaysians, Taiwanese arrested in Indonesias West Kalimantan over alleged scam JAKARTA**: **Police have arrested 31 Malaysian and Taiwanese nationals accused of running an international scam operation from a hotel in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, in the latest scam raid involving foreigners. Pontianak Immigration Office head Sam Fernando said the group had rented 14 rooms on the hotels third floor, which were being used both as accommodation and as a base for their alleged scamming activities. ..

BN PN collaboration difficult to achieve in Perak, says Perak PKR chief Mohamd Hairul Amir Sabri IPOH: The Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance to challenge Pakatan Harapan (PH) directly in Perak is unlikely to materialise, says Perak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri. Out of 59 state seats, BN holds nine while PN holds 26. Under the "winner retains seat" principle, a BN-PN pact would only target 6 PH seats where Malay voters constitute about ..

Japan nationwide survey finds 24% trust information shared on social media TOKYO:Nearly one in four people trust information posted on social media, according to a nationwide public opinion poll jointly conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and Waseda Universitys Institute for Advanced Social Sciences. The survey asked people how much they trust information on political, social and other events obtained from social media platforms such as YouTube and X. A total of 24% of respondents said they trust ..

Beyond the headlines: Asia News Network releases new e-book, Asias Hidden Heritage Treasures SINGAPORE: The Asia News Network (ANN), a premier alliance of 20 leading news titles across the continent, has released a comprehensive new e-book dedicated to celebrating the cultural heritage, modern innovation, and enduring spirit of Asia. Designed as a definitive peek into the soul of Asia, the publication deliberately moves past the geopolitical headlines that frequently dominate international news ..

Why Apples first foldable may be its most Korea-dependent iPhone yet SEOUL: Apple spent years waiting for foldable phones to become good enough for an iPhone. When it finally moved, however, it reportedly put the part that makes the phone fold in the hands of a single supplier: Samsung Display. That gives iPhone Duo, unveiled Wednesday at a starting price of $1,999 (RM8,130), an unusual supply-chain profile. Apple still sources major components from around the world. But the part most closely ..

This Korean author was given six months to live. He spent it finding a home for his autistic son SEOUL : Jeon Gyeong-cheol, the author widely known as the Peter Pan Dad for documenting his search for a home where his disabled son could live after his death, died Saturday. He was 64 and had been fighting late-stage liver cancer. Jeong Yu-jin, head of the Developmental Disabilities Support Expert Forum, announced Jeons death on social media Sunday, saying the funeral would be held without a ..

Flying Doctor Service must go on to honour fallen heroes, says UNIMAS Assoc Prof KUCHING: The Flying Doctor Service (FDS) must be sustained, strengthened, and made safer to honour the medical and flight crew who tragically lost their lives in a recent helicopter crash in Sarawak's interior, says Associate Professor Dr Neilson Richard Seling. As a former FDS crew member, Dr Neilson from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), understands firsthand the ..

ByReggie Aspiras / Philippine Daily Inquirer / ANN Filipino cooking priest Father Buddy Agualada blends faith, family and food at the table ByReggie Aspiras / Philippine Daily Inquirer / ANN MANILA**: **When Father Buddy Agualada goes to celebrate Mass, he sometimes brings more than what he needs for the altar. At the request of friends and parishioners, he also brings some of his homemade specialties: laing, Bicol Express, and ginataang santol Father Agualada is a Claretian priest, theologian, ..

"Schoolbag driver" goes the extra mile to protect students and preserve enrollment IPOH: At 6.40am every morning, Sor Kean Lee, the chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at SJK (C) Wan Hwa 2 in Menglembu, takes his spot beside the security guard house at the school entrance. Taking the heavy schoolbags handed to him by students, he rides a motorised tricycle up the hill to deliver them to the main lobby about half a kilometer away, before returning to collect the next batch. Making ..