When old foes come together to mourn the woman they both loved

Malaysia Kini - Sep 29, 2026

Regardless of what people thought of Dr M, latter's friends and critics adored Hasmah.

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Hà Nội is beginning a project to restore the Celestial Palace in the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel today, after spending years convincing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to allow the capital's cultural authorities to conduct the work.

How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection

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Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable workers overseas. After coming harrowingly close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on Friday night from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, grateful for the absolute pardon granted by Philippine President Ferdinand...

Turning Hrê cultural heritage into sustainable livelihoods

Sep 28, 2026

Turning Hrê cultural heritage into sustainable livelihoods

By weaving time-honoured ethnic traditions into a dynamic eco-tourism and culinary model, a young entrepreneur in Quảng Ngãi Province is proving that cultural preservation can actively generate sustainable income for local communities and inspire youth-led start-ups.

Plane with 296 people on board forced to land in Portugal as smoke appears in cabin

Sep 28, 2026

Plane with 296 people on board forced to land in Portugal as smoke appears in cabin

A Boston-bound Delta Air Lines jet made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on Sept. 27 after smoke appeared in the passenger cabin, sending four passengers to a hospital.

Sabah police recommend deferring gospel singer Israel Houghton's concert

Sep 28, 2026

Sabah police recommend deferring gospel singer Israel Houghton's concert

Suggestion comes amid concerns over artist's name, Israel stance.

Vietnamese artist shines in first solo exhibition in China

Sep 28, 2026

Vietnamese artist shines in first solo exhibition in China

The exhibition marks the Vietnamese artist’s first solo exhibition in China and runs from August 28 to October 31 at Almine Rech gallery in Shanghai.

Trump's granddaughter welcomes Xi in Mandarin, 9 years after singing a Chinese folk song for him

Sep 28, 2026

Trump's granddaughter welcomes Xi in Mandarin, 9 years after singing a Chinese folk song for him

Arabella Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's 15-year-old granddaughter, greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mandarin at the White House last week, nine years after she first sang for the Chinese leader.

Azalina: No point in FOI law if it becomes 'Control of Information Bill'

Sep 28, 2026

Azalina: No point in FOI law if it becomes 'Control of Information Bill'

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Southeast Asia’s falling literacy: can cash and gamification fix it?

Sep 28, 2026

Southeast Asia’s falling literacy: can cash and gamification fix it?

Singaporean Najwa Alhabshi remembers spending her teenage years poring over literary classics such as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and George Orwell’s 1984. The books introduced her to ideologies, philosophies and the American dream while expanding her vocabulary. But as work commitments grew, the pages of her books started yellowing. Finding time to read became harder, and her smartphone screen eventually took over. “I think I just fell out of reading,” the 35-year-old tutor said....

Jet ski rider charged for drifting through floodwaters on Bangkok main street

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A man who rode a jet ski through submerged Bangkok, making waves along Phetchaburi Road, a major artery in the Thai capital, was arrested and charged with "causing a public nuisance."

Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100

Sep 28, 2026

Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and a public health advocate, died Monday at the age of 100, the veteran leader's office said.

Việt Nam eyes building national brands for cultural industries

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Việt Nam eyes building national brands for cultural industries

This is the first time a Party document has set specific quantitative targets for cultural brands and cultural industries. With thousands of tangible and intangible heritage assets and the rich cultural life of 54 ethnic groups, Việt Nam has a strong foundation for achieving these goals. However, turning cultural resources into recognised brands requires determination and systematic approaches.

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