A new "Knight"

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has responded to criticisms about the award of an honorific title to him by a Malaysian state.While comparing the award of "Datuk" to that of knighthood, he went to great lengths to explain why he missed out completely on the award ceremony...

Malaysia all set to get a pub for Muslims

Drinking is a taboo in Islam and so muslim can't visit pub but a Malaysian township dominted by muslim residents have decided to open a muslim pub but don't expect much because it will serve only soft drinks." The Municipal Council in Kuantan, Malaysia, has proposed that...

Noted foreign personalities to speak at IAPC meeting in Bali

"Other national personalities who would speak at the meeting were Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Chairman Ginanjar Kartasasmita, former environment minister Emil Salim. Foreign persialities of international repute who would address the meeting included Datuk Seri...

Status of Berhala island to be decided in late October

"Berhala island which is only 12 miles from Muara Sabak, the capital of East Tanjung Jabung district and becomes a tomb of Datuk Paduko Berhala, who was the first Jambi King during the Malay kingdom. This island had since 1990 dragged Jambi and Riau islands into a dispute...