Work has begun on the UK’s longest railway bridge, which will make up part of the HS2 route. Colne Valley Viaduct will be 3.4km in length and is a “big milestone” for the project.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Putrajaya’s 25-agency cap of the Bangladeshi companies allowed to recruit workers to Malaysia is...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has applied to the High Court to suspend his trial...
The world of whiskey—and whisky—is as broad and exciting as it’s ever been. Delicious drams are being crafted and poured seemingly everywhere, and narrowing down specific countries of origin to focus on is becoming increasingly difficult…though the process of “researching” them all is just about as much fun as a spirits lover can have. The following 15, from Scotland, Japan, India, and Australia, listed alphabetically, are all worthy of space on your bar cart. We’ve featured these four countries
JOHOR BARU, June 25 – A Johor Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) leader today slammed Umno’s Tanjung Surat assemblyman Az...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The epic film Mat Kilau Kebangkitan Pahlawan has raked in RM12 million within four days after pr...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Umno wing leaders will be given a special briefing session on the National 5G Project this Frida...
Water is essential to the production of beer. In Singapore, one brewery is taking a greener approach to sourcing this ingredient by using wastewater that, prior to treatment, contained (among other things) the urine of local residents — and one can now savour it in a can of NEWBrew. Hops, malts and yeast are the ingredients you might first think of when it comes to making beer. However, it’s impossible to make beer without one essential thing: water. Brewers take care to choose specific waters t
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The 15th General Elections (GE15) is best suited to be held in the first quarter of next year fo...
What does the word ‘auction’ bring to your mind? While many would say paintings or jewellery, others may say gadgets or books, but only a few or none may say plants. Yes, you read that right! Plants are auctioned, too. For instance, a Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plant was sold for a whopping amount of USD 19,297 (RM 84945.39) on a New Zealand-based popular auction site Trade Me. Native to Malaysia and Thailand, it was the most expensive plant to be sold on the website as per a June 2021 CNN report
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The federal government should institute immediate cost-cutting measures such as freezing all off...
Can’t wait to unwind from a stressful work week? Consider going for a cheeky retreat with Monkey Shoulder at The KL Journal Hotel. If we’re all honest with ourselves, we’d acknowledge the need to take a breather every now and then. Whether you’re in a career rut rushing against deadlines or just need some down time away from your daily challenges, going on a much-needed getaway always helps. If you’re living in KL and don’t feel like travelling too far, the city’s blessed with a myriad of amazin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has said it supports the government’s creation of a quo...
What makes for some of the highest-grossing films of all time? From the plot and the genre to cinematography and powerful performances, many factors contribute to making a film a hit and drawing earnest cine-goers to the theatres to watch the drama unfold on the big screen. Additionally, such is the craze around some renowned franchises, such as The Avengers or Star Wars, that all superhero and sci-fi movie enthusiasts flock to the cinemas to get every little detail of their fictional heroes, re
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Hong Kong super star Jackie Chan’s maiden entry into “live streaming” saw some 320 million “like...
PETALING JAYA, June 27 — An American Burger King employee who went viral for only receiving a goodie bag for his 27th wo...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said today that he is confident of winning the Pasar Salak fede...
These celebrities have all added interior designer to their résumé, in addition to their high-profile careers as actors, television presenters, and reality stars. Staying authentic to their own personal style and adding some A-list flair into anything from bedding to tableware, they’re a simple – and often inexpensive – way to incorporate some celebrity-approved products into our homes. From Priyanka Chopra to Chrissy Teigen, there’s a celebrity homeware brand to fit every home décor style—and b
Embarking on a sailing trip in a private yacht doesn’t mean the group has to be large. Small groups of around 8-14 friends or family members, can take their pick from some of the best private yacht charters, to sail on Southeast Asian waters in utmost comfort. Charter yachts range from traditionally designed phinisi yachts to ultra-advanced superyachts. Of course, some are speedy while the others are not. So, charterers have a choice regarding how, and whether quickly or leisurely, do patrons wi
Kensington Palace has unveiled the first joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton — and it depicts the couple in their finest royal fashion. The Duchess of Cambridge posed for the portrait in an emerald Falconetti dress by Susie Cave’s label The Vampire’s Wife. It was the same dress she wore during her royal tour of Ireland in March 2020. Here’s more on the portrait and what Kate Middleton wore Kate Middleton’s fashion statements for the portrait Ima
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Crazy Rich Asians comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang will be taking the stage in Kuala Lumpur as p...
