Image courtesy of Copilot by Lim Chee Wei Recently Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM15 million allocation to strengthen the Harimau Malaya squad with hopes of transforming it into an Asian football giant in time to come. For the record, Harimau Malaya’s FIFA ranking is currently at 134, with the highest position…

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10: The strong support from both her party, the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and members of public, was quite evident as Member of Parliament for Seputeh, Teresa Kok, turned up at the Bukit Aman police headquarters here today for an investigation into a recent statement. More than 20 questions were posed to…

LONDON, Sept. 10 (Bernama-dpa) — Nearly 200 environmental advocates were killed around the world in 2023, reported German Press Agency (dpa), quoting non-governmental organisation Global Witness on Tuesday. The most dangerous country for conservationists was Colombia, followed by Brazil, Mexico and Honduras, the NGO said at the presentation of its annual report. According to the…

KOTA BHARU, Sept 8 (Bernama) — A teacher at a school near here has been remanded for seven days, until Saturday, to assist in the investigation into a case of physical sexual assault on a 12-year-old male student, between March and August this year. The remand order for the 49-year-old man was issued by Magistrate Rais…

KOTA BHARU, Sept 8 (Bernama) — The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified 18 ‘hotspots’ across six districts in the state that are at risk of water surges. Its director Zainal Madasin said all the identified ‘hotspots’ involved recreational areas with waterfalls and rivers, including Jeram Pasu and Jeram Mengaji in Pasir Puteh, which…

PORT DICKSON, Sept 8 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost of living in Budget 2025. He said under the MADANI government, the inflation rate is holding steady at two per cent, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of…

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) — The police have initiated an investigation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok following her alleged statement over halal certification. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the investigation is being conducted under Section 298 of the Penal Code, Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications…

by Tengku Adrian Ismail PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8: Malaysia continued its growing role in fostering global discussions on sustainable development when it hosted the three-day 11th International Conference on Social Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainable Business (ICSR 2024) which ended here yesterday. It also marked a historic moment as it was the first ICSR conference held outside…

by Yong Soo Heong If you find yourself caught up in a romantic entanglement, beware if your partner dons a pair of sunglasses reminiscent of the legendary spy’s style. Just like in the films featuring the iconic and fictional British MI6 Agent, these sunglasses could be equipped with hidden recording devices, capturing every word and…

KLANG, Sept 7: The recent push to mandate halal certification for all restaurants, including those that do not serve pork or alcohol, presents a troubling development in a multiracial society that Malaysia is, says Member of Parliament for Klang, Ganabatirau Veraman. “This policy, though aimed at standardizing food safety and catering to Muslim dietary laws,…

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6: Asset declaration requirements should apply to all Members of Parliament (MPs), and without any conditions, says the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center). As asset declaration is a vital aspect of clean and transparent governance and a crucial way in which politicians, as representatives of the electorate, can be…

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6: The “Give Them Hope” Tiny Art Gala Charity Art Exhibition, at the Tropicana Gardens Mall in Kota Damansara on Nov 16 and 17 hopes to stamp its mark on the Malaysian art scene: to be the biggest art exhibition in Malaysia featuring some 15,000 pieces of art from 500 artists! Its…

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by A. Kadir Jasin Many people are already aware of the scheduling problems and technical issues being experienced by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) these days. With the mass media having reported extensively on those matters, there’s no need for me to repeat those difficulties encountered by our national flag carrier. It might be more beneficial if…

LABUAN, Sept 4 (Bernama) — Cayden Tiong Chen Min, a Year One pupil from Labuan International School (LIS), has won first place in the prestigious GEMA World Storytelling Competition 2024. Speaking to Bernama today, LIS Principal Fadlin Aimuni Binting announced that the competition, held from May 27 to July 15 and featuring young storytellers from…