Early voting begins in Australia as PM Albanese’s Labor party holds slim lead
SYDNEY, April 22 — Early voting in the Australian election began today, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labor party holding a slim lead over...
Catholics in Malaysia mourn the passing of Pope Francis
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Catholics across Malaysia are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, who died yesterday. In a Facebook...
Anwar pays tribute to Pope Francis: ‘A steadfast advocate for peace’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church who passed away yesterday, will be remembered not only as the first pope from the...
Drug-free push: Malaysia mandates safety protocols for EDM concerts in sports venues, including hydration points, K9 units and medical teams
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has introduced five new standard operating procedures (SOP) for organising concerts, especially electronic...
Don’t miss the ‘kampung’ chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji in Taman Cheras — every bite is super smooth and well worth the queue
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — This is a stunning bowl of kampung chicken curry mee. Separately, either the smooth and tender chicken or the creamy and aromatic curry...
Ayer Kuning by-election: Early voting begins for 500 police personnel and spouses
TAPAH, April 22 — Two polling centres to facilitate early voting for the Ayer Kuning state by-election were opened simultaneously at 8 am today. The two centres...
‘We lost a good man’: Pope Francis mourned across US as values clash with Trump’s policies
NEW YORK, April 22 — Emotional scenes unfolded yesterday across the United States following the death of Pope Francis, with many mourners contrasting the Argentine...
Chubb Appoints Janene Blizzard as Head of Accident & Health for Asia Pacific
Senior leader with 30 years of insurance experience, 16 years with ChubbSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Neswire - 22 April 2025 - Chubb announced today the appointment...
Zoho Workplace Study Highlights: APAC Leads in Digital Transformation and Security Maturity
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Zoho, the global technology company headquartered in Chennai, has released its global survey titled...
Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, remembered as a reformer and champion of the poor
VATICAN CITY, April 22— Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on yesterday of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion...
JustMarkets Introduces Comprehensive Trading Guide for Newcomers
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2025 - Global multi-asset broker JustMarkets has launched an educational initiative to support newcomers'...
Johor, MCMC ink RM300m deal to boost 5G, expand Internet access and improve cybersecurity
JOHOR BARU, April 22 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Johor government to strengthen......
Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti takes a look inward
LAGOS, April 22 — Sat comfortably in a large chair at the New Afrika Shrine, his family’s legendary Nigerian music venue, Femi Kuti was surrounded by history....
‘Game changer’: How the RTS could transform Johor-Singapore connectivity and drive new growth for Malaysia
JOHOR BARU, April 22 — The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), slated to begin operations in 2027, is increasingly being hailed as a “game changer”...
As Dalai Lama approaches 90, Tibetans weigh future
NEW DELHI, April 22 —When the Dalai Lama turns 90 in July, the Buddhist monk, who for many exiled Tibetans personifies dreams of a free homeland, will ask if they...
‘Let’s rock’: World music icon Youssou N’Dour back on the road
DAKAR, April 22 — A rat-a-tat percussion and keyboard riff, and Youssou N’Dour’s voice tore through the dark Dakar sky, as the world music legend geared up...
Inside South Africa’s wildlife CSI school helping to catch poachers
CAPE TOWN, April 22 —The rhino lay frozen in the sand, its grey legs stiff, glassy eyes open, horn crudely sawed off. A dead giraffe slumped nearby and a lion’s...
Threads, latex, and a touch of therapy: Johor TikToker turns SFX makeup into art form and outlet
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — At first glance, the special effects (SFX) makeup looks created by Suzana Abdullah might lead one to believe she is a professional makeup...
Tariffs take a bite: US beef booted from Beijing menus as trade war sizzles
BEIJING, April 22 — At Home Plate BBQ, an American-style restaurant in Beijing, staff are reprinting menus. The US-China trade war means American beef — once...
Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve closes exhibit on April 21 and 22 as giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia enter brief mating window (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, April 21 — The Mandai Wildlife Reserve will close the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest at River Wonders from April 21 to 22 to allow giant pandas...