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Delicious Spanish fare with a Nikkei edge at KL's sophisticated Mesa
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (999+ words) Perched'sky-high on the 51st floor of Kuala Lumpur's Permata Sapura Tower is Mesa On 51. The space is a dizzying, dazzling odyssey through an assortment of epicurean pursuits " combining a Spanish restaurant, a Nikkei lounge and an outdoor terrace all in one…...
LA Dodgers superstar Ohtani homers again as Japan edges South Korea at World Baseball Classic
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (301+ words) TOKYO (AFP): Shohei Ohtani hit his second home run of the World Baseball Classic as defending champions Japan edged South Korea 8-6 in a nail-biter in Tokyo on Saturday. Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Ohtani smashed the ball into the Tokyo Dome…...
Dogs stranded at sea-based TNB tower rescued by Civil Defence Force
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (114+ words) GEORGE TOWN: Two dogs have been rescued from a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) monopole transmission tower surrounded by sea along the Penang Bridge. Central Seberang Perai Civil Defence Force district officer Capt Mohd Fadhil Fahmi Zaini said the agency received…...
Baseball-Suzuki, Ohtani homers help Japan outlast South Korea
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (587+ words) TOKYO, March 7 (Reuters) - Seiya Suzuki stole the "limelight from Samurai Japan teammate Shohei Ohtani on Saturday, delivering two dingers in a hit parade that helped the home "team outlast South Korea to stay perfect in group play of the World…...
Animal activist Joseff Hoo defends 'verifiable' social media posts
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (305+ words) IPOH: Concern for the welfare of stray animals and reasonable questioning of government policy effectiveness were the only motivations behind his social media posts, says animal activist Joseff Hoo. "The data and cases cited in my posts are sourced and…...
Cops nab man for allegedly performing lewd acts in Segamat mosque
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (238+ words) SEGAMAT: Police have arrested a local man for allegedly performing lewd acts inside a mosque at Bukit Siput near here on Thursday (March 5). Segamat OCPD Supt Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said the suspect was detained at 3.15am in Taman Air Biru, Pasir…...
Economy remains resilient, Bank Negara assessing potential risk from Middle East war - governor
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (418+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy'remains resilient'despite rising global uncertainty arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring developments as the situation continues to evolve. BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour told…...
Perhilitan relocates sun bear, ending anxiety of Gua Musang residents
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (246+ words) GUA MUSANG: The Kelantan Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) on Thursday (March 5) rescued and relocated a sun bear to a national park, ending the worries of residents in the Limau Kasturi 2 Land Rehabilitation Scheme here. State Perhilitan director Wan…...
teamLab museum to be built in Gardens by the Bay
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (909+ words) WAN IFRA DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS (ASIA) 2025 " Gold Winner, Best Fact Checking Project SINGAPORE: International art collective teamLab " known for its immersive displays and exhibitions " will set up a new museum in one of Singapore's biggest tourist draws, as part of…...
KL leaps ahead in BASE jumping
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (473+ words) Event in Kg Baru attracts jumpers from 19 countries KUALA Lumpur is making a name for itself as a premier BASE jumping destination. The sport elevates Malaysia's capital on the global stage, says Federal Territories Department (JWP) deputy director-general (Management & Socio-Economic)…...