Race to name creatures of the deep as mining interest grows
PARIS: In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners — and…
Day: March 17, 2025
Composting tackles bazaar food waste
PETALING JAYA: The Bazaar Ramadan Bahagia dan Lestari @ Petaling Jaya 2025 programme, the first of its kind in Malaysia,…
Non-Muslim man allegedly harassed for eating during Ramadan
PETALING JAYA: A non-Muslim man was allegedly physically harassed by an older Muslim man in a convenience store in Johor…
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop
WASHINGTON/ADEN: The United States will keep attacking Yemen’s Houthis until they end attacks on shipping, the U.S. defense secretary said…
BNPL helpful if used wisely, stop unnecessary spending
KUALA LUMPUR: The sharp rise in transactions under the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) scheme, which surged to RM7.1 billion…
‘Island sanctuary for stray dogs not feasible proposal’
PETALING JAYA: The recent proposal by a lawmaker to designate an island in Langkawi for housing stray dogs has sparked…
US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36
PORTIONS of Pennsylvania, New York and Mid-Atlantic and Southeast states were still under a National Weather Service watch for damaging…
Plus-size fashion gaining recognition in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: As size diversity gains recognition in Malaysia, plus-size fashion is evolving from a niche market into a significant…
Stranded US astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA
WASHINGTON: A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned…
Ringgit opens higher as US govt shutdown averted
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment,…