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South East Asia
For Malaysia’s persons with disabilities, low-floor minibus provides opportunity
Kuala Lumpur: Ever come across a person on crutches or in a wheelchair, struggling to board a bus? Persons with disability (PWD) often struggle with public transportation as some are not designed with PWDs in mind. Hino Motors Limited, however, is cognisant of such challenges and has designed…
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South East Asia
Missing teen in Malaysia: Hikers step forward to help
Nilai: The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate teenager Nora Anne Quoirin who went missing on August 4 while vacationing with her family at a resort in Pantai, near Seremban, was assisted by a group of experienced hikers today. Group spokesman, Kenny Chan Kai Sian, 43, said they joined…
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South Asia
At least 12 people die as more monsoon rains hit Pakistan
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: At least a dozen people were electrocuted while various districts were flooded and fell to prolonged power outages as fresh spell of heavy monsoon rains have lashed Southern Sindh province of Pakistan since Saturday morning. The uninterrupted torrential downpour which started on Saturday…
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Business
K-pop, ‘hallyu’ emerge as powerful marketing tools for Korean consumer goods
Sejong: At a trade fair exhibiting Korean goods in Bangkok in June, whenever a customer came to the small booth where he was promoting beauty products, Jake Choi would use his smartphone to show them a video clip as part of his sales pitch. The three-minute video includes a…
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Business
Seoul, Manila to hold third round of FTA talks this week
Seoul: South Korea and the Philippines will hold a third round of free trade talks this week with the aim of striking a trade deal before November, Seoul’s trade ministry said Sunday. The two sides already held FTA talks in June and July, according to the ministry. The upcoming…
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Politics
Freedom for 10 Turkish sailors abducted off Nigeria
Ankara: Ten Turkish sailors kidnapped last month by pirates off the coast of Nigeria have been released. They are all in good health. The sailors were abducted on July 16 in the Gulf of Guinea after pirates attacked Turkish-flagged ship Paksoy-1 on her way from Douala in Cameroon to…
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Politics
U.S. defense chief calls for Seoul’s cooperation in safeguarding Strait of Hormuz
Seoul: South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo and U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper have agreed to work together to support diplomatic efforts to denuclearize North Korea despite Pyongyang’s saber-rattling amid stalled nuclear talks. During the defense talks held in Seoul, Esper also asked for South Korea to play…
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People
Missing teen’s parents express gratitude for assistance
Nilai: The family of Franco-Irish girl Nora Anne Quoirin, who has been mysteriously missing in Malaysia, have made a public appearance to express their gratitude to the search and rescue team at a meeting in the resort, today. The short video shared by the police this morning, showed Nora’s…
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South Asia
Kashmir Issue: Pakistan suspends another Express Train Service with India
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: Pakistan has discontinued operating another train service ‘Thar Express’ to India following the suspension of ‘Samjhota Express’. ‘Samjhota’ (Reconciliation) Express used to operate between Lahore (Pakistan’s Punjab Province) and Indian Punjab’s Amritsar city while ‘Thar Express’, launched in 2006, operated once a…
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People
Dr Mahathir receives Instafamous Inspiration Award
Putrajaya: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has received the Instafamous Inspiration Award from hurr.tv, Malaysia’s contemporary digital lifestyle hub. In his acceptance video, Dr Mahathir said the award was in appreciation of his leadership, hard work, dedication and contribution to the Malaysian people. “If I’m a good role model,…
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