Archive
Back to homepage
NGO to Maik: Respect Orang Asli people’s belief
PUCHONG: Back off from the Orang Asli people and let them practise their beliefs in peace, said Pusat Komas, a human rights NGO. In a statement, the NGO slammed the Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maik) for its
Read More
Iran drone downing highlights limitations of US unmanned aircraft
US drones have been a key tool in conflicts against insurgent organizations such as the Taliban and the Islamic State group, but Iran‘s downing of one of the aircraft highlights their limitations against more sophisticated adversaries. While drones offer the significant
Read More
Megat Zaharuddin resigns as Felda chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor has announced his resignation as Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman effective June 30. Megat Zaharuddin informed of his intention to resign yesterday, Felda said in a statement today. Economic Affairs
Read More
Malaysia to stay away from conflicts initiated by others
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not allow itself to be dragged into conflicts initiated by others, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir. Speaking at the 33rd Asia Pacific Roundtable here, he said right now the cohesiveness of nations is crucial, more
Read More
PM Mahathir: Malaysia Airlines to retain identity even if sold
KUALA LUMPUR: The government would like to sell Malaysia Airlines, but its identity as the national carrier is to be retained, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said the government had made a lot of changes to Malaysia
Read More
Depression, Inflammation and Women’s Mental Health
The link between depression and the body’s inflammatory response continues getting stronger, with more research showing an ever-tighter correlation. Whether inflammation causes depression has been difficult to nail down, but findings from a new study suggest we could be getting closer to an answer. For women,
Read More
Schoolgirl left with bruises after being caned by teacher
PUCHONG: A teacher in a secondary school has been accused of abusing one his female students, leaving heavy bruises on the girl’s legs and arms. In a 2.38 seconds video posted on social media, the student’s mother is seen berating
Read More
Balan’s family: The quest for justice continues
*Monday, 24 June, Seremban High Court* This morning, Balan’s wheelchair was wheeled into the court, without him on it. His sisters and children came. One of his sisters was carrying his photo. When PSM members and I met them in
Read More
Japan cancels 26 trains. Culprit behind the chaos?
A tiny slug has been held responsible for causing major chaos in Japan railways in May. The insect managed to crawl into an electrical power device near the rail tracks. In a completely bizarre incident, a slug has been found
Read More
Chikungunya – Are we prepared?
Chikungunya is an emerging, mosquito-borne disease caused by an alphavirus, Chikungunya virus. The disease is transmitted predominantly by Aedes aegypti and Ae. Albopictus mosquitoes, the same species involved in the transmission of dengue. Over the years, we have learned that Chikungunya results in high fever
Read More