SINGAPORE: Complaints about matchmaking agencies here have crept up in the last few years, with clients saying that the companies became slow to respond after they paid for packages, leaving them to chase for dates.
BANGI: As of the third quarter of 2024, highway-related projects awarded to Bumiputera contractors, in Grades G1 to G7, have reached RM15.09bil, nearly matching the RM15.10bil allocated to the group last year, says Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
A TOTAL of 120 people will take part in the Suyamvaram matchmaking event at Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga, Penang, on Sunday.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Dec 16, 2024)
KUALA LUMPUR: South-East Asia's beauty industry is set for a transformative experience
A matchmaking programme (suyamvaram) will be held on Sept 16 for those who are single and seeking a soulmate in the Indian community.
Shelters are overflowing and adopters are hard. to find, but one sanctuary is fostering new connections through pet sponsorship
WHEN one is busy building a career, finding a life partner takes a back seat at times.
Make the Future Live returns to Malaysia for the second consecutive year to celebrate innovation among students.
TOKYO (Bloomberg): Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is no longer looking for love by the light of the moon.
THE International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) has adopted a hybrid model of an online and physical exhibition.
HCM CITY: Global industry players will take part in the International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC) to take place in HCM City from Sept 5 to 7.
THE Civil Affairs University announced a new undergraduate marriage programme to develop marriage-related industries and culture, drawing the scorn of social media users who questioned the need for such a course as marriage rates decline.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in a prime position to serve as a gateway for Chinese companies seeking to expand beyond China and tap into the Asean market, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic).
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming 5th World Association Presidents Conference (WAPC), to be hosted by Malaysia for the first time outside of China, is a comprehensive platform for Chinese investors to gain an in-depth understanding of Malaysia’s economic landscape, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
SINGAPORE: More homegrown small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seeking help from the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) to venture overseas as economies in the region reopen.
HONG KONG: China's Civil Affairs University announced a new undergraduate marriage program to develop marriage-related industries and culture, drawing scorn of social media users who questioned the need for such a course as marriage rates decline.
Sick of swiping and tired of Tinder? Old-fashioned love letters may be the answer, says one Japanese city whose unusual matchmaking scheme has been a surprising success.
A MAN in Kota Kinabalu was shocked to find a plaster in a bowl of mee hoon soup he ordered for his grandfather, Sin Chew Daily reported.
Marriage is still a strong tradition here but data shows that the number of singletons in Malaysia is growing, so it’s time for the system and policies to keep up.