Malaysia can learn from Japan in managing its ageing population
KUALA LUMPUR: With the number of people over 65 years in Malaysia projected to triple from two million at present to over six million by 2040, Malaysia needs to learn from Japan on how to manage its ageing population. Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia Katsuhiko Takahashi said Japan, which already has a huge greying population, is keen to share its experience and […]
APAC economy continues to show resilience in face of inflation
KUALA LUMPUR: The economy of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continues to show resilience in the face of inflation caused by sanctions on Russia, goods and commodities shortages after the invasion of Ukraine, as well as local shutdowns in China due to the republic’s zero-COVID policy. Moody’s Analytics in a note today said China’s economic indicators […]
Japan passes Bill to punish online insults with imprisonment
MOSCOW: The Japanese upper house passed a Bill today making cyberbullying a crime punishable by prison, with an additional revision to be carried out within three years of its enactment to assess compatibility with the freedom of expression, media reported. The Bill amends the country’s penal code to introduce a prison term of up to […]
Japanese anime comes to life
Many fans take their love for anime to the next level by cosplaying (dressing up) as their favourite characters, and the anime fan community in Sarawak is no exception. All Dressed Up at Hanamatsuri Event JAPAN is always admired for its ethics, culture, technology and entertainment. For example, Japanese animation or widely known as anime […]
Tokyo shares drop on inflation fears, Wall Street falls
TOKYO: Stocks on the Nikkei fell in early trade Thursday after overnight drops on Wall Street as investors fret over inflation. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.34 percent, or 350.51 points, to 25,863.13 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gave up 0.79 percent, or 14.59 points, to 1,836.56. The dollar stood at […]
World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 119
TOKYO, Japan: A Japanese woman certified the world’s oldest person has died at the age of 119, local officials said Monday. Kane Tanaka was born January 2, 1903, in the southwestern Fukuoka region of Japan, the same year the Wright brothers flew for the first time and Marie Curie became the first woman to win […]
Japanese Film Festival aims to bring Japan and Sarawak closer
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, has applauded the Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which kicked off on Thursday (Jan 20). He said the festival played an important role in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Sarawak through films. “2022 signifies the 40th Look East Policy that was introduced in 1982 […]
JFF plays vital role in promoting culture, understanding
KUCHING: The Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which makes its comeback this year, plays an important role in promoting culture and mutual understanding between Japan and Sarawak. Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, said this when officiating at the opening ceremony of the festival at GSC Cityone Megamall here on […]
Japan’s Fumio Kishida to take office as prime minister, launch new gov’t
TOKYO: The newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Fumio Kishida, will take office as the Japanese prime minister on Monday and launch his new government, aiming to promote economic recovery while keeping Covid-19 infections under control. With the LDP-led ruling coalition controlling both chambers, the 64-year-old Kishida is almost guaranteed to […]
Japanese PM Suga denies reports of dissolving parliament in mid-September
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday ruled out dissolving the House of Representatives for a general election anytime soon given Japan’s current severe Covid-19 situation, Xinhua reported, quoting local media reports. Suga also said the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP’s) leadership race scheduled for Sept 29 will not be postponed, which he must […]
