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Dogs could be a trusty companion in managing epilepsy, scientists say

ROTTERDAM, March 1 -- Epilepsy is a common neurological disease affecting 50 million people worldwide, according to the WHO. It is associated with seizures and convulsions, which can be extremely debi... Read More


US music veterans Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre organisescharity auction at private roller skating rink

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 29 -- American music veterans Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre recently hosted an art auction at a secluded roller rink. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the auction showcased perform... Read More


Philippineslawmaker urges country to protest clause that bar Taylor Swift from performing in other SEA countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 29 -- A Philippines lawmaker has urged the country's Foreign Affairs Department to formally protest the grant given by the Singaporean government in exchange for pop star Taylor Swi... Read More


Putrajaya aims to table law against rent-seeking by end 2024, says Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 29 -- A law to restrict rent-seeking activities could be brought to Parliament by the end of this year, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said. In a parliamentary written reply yesterd... Read More


Penang DCM: Opposition leader's claim of zakat aid discrimination is false, provocative

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 29 -- The Penang Opposition leader's claim that the poor in Perikatan Nasional constituencies were being sidelined by Zakat Pulau Pinang (ZPP) was false and malicious, said Deputy Ch... Read More


Sarawak Chinese school board association advisor laments hard-to-meet education ministers

KUCHING, Feb. 29 -- The Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management advisor has questioned the apparent difficulty in meeting federal education ministers. Speaking to the press ... Read More


What are the credible alternatives to ChatGPT?

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29 -- When it comes to AI conversational agents, are there really any credible alternatives to ChatGPT? With the emergence of US rivals Gemini and Claude, and the arrival of France... Read More


Tyranny of the majority? - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 29 -- The Dewan Rakyat Standing Order (DRSO) 14(1) states as follows: Unless the House otherwise directs, the business of each sitting shall be transacted in the following order: (... Read More


Where to find the best 'kao kha moo' or Thai stewed pork leg rice in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 29 -- Kao kha moo or stewed pork leg rice is a popular Thai street food. In Bangkok, nearly every soi (street) will have a stall or motorcycle vendor offering this salty-sweet and c... Read More


On how sceptics make horrible dinner guests, and a bit on scams

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 29 -- It's hilarious when Malaysian authorities ask citizens not to be scammed. This is not to insinuate there is hilarity when Malaysians are duped. It's awful, it wrecks lives an... Read More