KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine will defend its eastern front from higher ground in the city of Lysychansk after withdrawing from a Russian onslaught in its sister city and Kyiv will try to stabilise the situation, Ukraine's military spy chief said on Saturday. Russia has been replenishing forces with reservists as part of a covert mobilisation and it is pointless to hope Moscow will … [Read more...] about Ukraine will fight on from higher ground after pullback, spy chief says
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Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement not to increase electricity and water tariff rates in the Peninsula has provided much-needed relief to domestic consumers, as the move indirectly helps ease their cost of living. In the face of the challenging economic environment in recent times, the general public expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the government and … [Read more...] about Domestic users heave sigh of relief following no increase in electricity, water tariffs
Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep
KUALA LUMPUR: The solution to the Myanmar refugee crisis lies in their home country, not anywhere else, says a United Nations special rapporteur. "Refugees from Myanmar are here (in Malaysia) because they were forced to come here,” said Tom Andrews ( pic ), the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. "Their inability to return to … [Read more...] about Too much at stake in Myanmar for international complacency, says UN rep
South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Look deeper beyond the usual designs found in mainstream boutiques and you will discover a treasure trove of South-East Asia’s fashion. The most magnificent handwoven fabrics, Cambodia’s ikat, Thailand’s mudmee, Indonesia’s songket, Malaysia’s tenun and much more, are not only rich in heritage but visually arresting too. A fashion showcase was recently held in Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...] about South-East Asian fabrics should be treasured, which include Malaysia’s tenun
Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track
BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track