Small Chinese town spreads wings to become global feather, down powerhouse
[BorneoPost] - 12/21/2024
NANNING (Dec 22): As startling as it may seem, one in every five processed duck feathers worldwide today comes from Qiaoxu, a once-obscure township in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region that has transformed into a global hub for the feather and down industry, fueled by rapid (…)
In Malaysian newspapers
Severe continuous rain warning issued for S’wak, Sabah, Labuan until tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe continuous rain (…)
[BorneoPost] - 21/12/2024
Chong demands explanation from Sesco over statewide power outages in Sarawak
KUCHING (Dec 21): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen has demanded that Syarikat Sesco (…)
[BorneoPost] - 21/12/2024
Early morning storm wreaks havoc on water villages in Semporna, damages 30 homes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — At least 30 houses in two water villages here were damaged by a storm and strong winds early (…)
[Malay Mail] - 22/12/2024
Identify key areas to facilitate digital transformation, SMEs advised
KUCHING (Dec 22): Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their digital transformation efforts (…)
[BorneoPost] - 22/12/2024
6 longhouses in Kanowit hit by flood after continuous heavy rain
SIBU (Dec 21): Continuous heavy rain in Kanowit caused access routes to six longhouses and the main Pedai Road to be (…)
[BorneoPost] - 21/12/2024
Kolkata hospital volunteer claims ‘framed’ for brutal rape and murder of doctor, trial to start Jan 2025
KOLKATA, Dec 21, — An Indian man on trial for raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor has pleaded not guilty, his (…)
[Malay Mail] - 21/12/2024
Italian deputy PM Salvini acquitted after three-year trial over blocking migrant rescue ship
PALERMO, Italy, Dec 2 — A court on Friday acquitted Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of charges of (…)
[Malay Mail] - 21/12/2024
Meet the amphibious mouse: Scientists uncover 27 new species in Peru’s Amazon
LIMA, Dec 22 — An “amphibious mouse” with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species (…)
[Malay Mail] - 22/12/2024
135 drug smuggling attempts via air transport thwarted by Customs Dept this year
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 135 attempts to smuggle drugs into or out of the country via air transport, including mail, (…)
[New Straits Times] - 21/12/2024
