Durian orchard tour to lure China tourists
PUTRAJAYA, 17 July 2018: A durian tour? That’s the latest outing to Malaysia being served up to Chinese nationals to lure them to the country during the durian fruiting season …
Indonesian are less stressed people
JAKARTA, 17 July 2018: Indonesia is among the world’s less stressed countries, according to a recent survey released by insurance company Cigna. First launched in 2014, the ‘Cigna 360° Well-Being …
An orange a day can help avoid eye degeneration
SYDNEY, 17 July 2018: A study recently found that regular orange eaters have a significantly decreased chance of developing macular degeneration, a common age-related eye disease among middle-aged Australians. The …
Jakim promises to be lenient
PUTRAJAYA, 17 July 2018: The Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim) will be more tolerant in its handling of Islamic-related matters in the country, said director-general, Datuk Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim. He …
Cops in hot soup for coin toss to decide on speeding arrest
ROSWELL, 15 July 2018: Two police officers in Georgia have been suspended after they used a coin toss to decide whether to arrest a 24-year-old motorist they stopped for speeding, …
Escaped jaguar killed 6 animals in New Orleans zoo
NEW ORLEANS, 15 July 2018: A jaguar escaped from its enclosure at the Audubon Zoo here yesterday morning and killed six animals before it was captured, forcing the zoo to …
Kedah poor can pay for insurance via recycling effort
ALOR SETAR, 14 July 2018: Solid waste disposal company E-Idaman Sdn Bhd will embark on a recycling programme ‘Recycle For Life For You (RFL4U)’ this year to help the poor in Kedah to …
Caring for difficult seniors
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 July 2018: Taking care of a senior is a real challenge, especially if they refuse your help. Understanding the causes of their resistance may help you develop …
Hot alfresco dining in the clouds
GENTING HIGHLANDS, 11 July 2018: Until recently, there has really been very little family-friendly entertainment available up in Genting Highlands after the mall closes and its indoor shows end. But …
Children’s toys can spread HFMD
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 July 2018: Children’s toys have been identified as one of the causes for the spread of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the country. Health …