“Kembara Satun-Hatyai 2024” strengthens relationship among Muslims in Malaysia, Thailand
By Norila Daud KUALA LUMPUR: Rohaya Mustapa, muslimat representative of Surau As-Siddiq hands over donations and gifts to asnaf groups at Kampung Tanjung Pao Mosque in Satun, Thailand recently. As a symbol of “ukhwah” (fraternity) and good neighbourly relationship, a group of 22 muslim ladies representing Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, (BTHO) Cheras, Selangor, have presented […]
Malaysia: Media told to focus on responsible reporting
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged media personnel to carry out responsible reporting while emphasizing on the accuracy of the context of news coverage. The MCMC said it was important for media personnel to practice ethical judgement and avoid using news content as a weapon to spread false information, Malaysian […]
For Malaysians, embracing Malaysia Day with love for country strengthens unity among races
By Haib Toumi KUALA LUMPUR: For Malaysians, Malaysia Day is not just another public holiday. And it also goes beyond the mere commemoration of the formation of nation named Malaysia. Malaysia Day holds a special significance for it brings all Malaysians together, regardless of their religion, race and ethnicity, and helps foster a deep sense […]
Controversy over Pakistani “journalist” deported from Malaysia
KUALAL LUMPUR: The fate of a Pakistani “journalist” who was deported from Malaysia upon a request from his home country has waded into controversy amid conflicting claims. Syed Fawad Ali Shah, who was in exile in Malaysia for more than 10 years, has been missing since Aug 23 last year. Malaysia’s home minister Saifuddin Nasution […]
Anwar Ibrahim passes parliamentary test of legitimacy as 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed his legitimacy as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia when the motion on vote of confidence was approved by a majority voice at the opening sitting of the 15th parliament. The legitimacy was confirmed by Speaker Johari Abdul as he announced the result of the voice vote taken […]
Malaysian King has not taken salary since start of COVID-19
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah has not taken a salary since COVID-19 hit the country because he is concerned with the economic situation that has taken its toll on people’s livelihood, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. “I want to inform you that His Majesty has rejected taking salary since the start of COVID-19, much earlier […]
Elephant tramples sleeping woman
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman was killed, believed to have been trampled by an elephant in Kampung Simoi Baru, Pos Betau in Kuala Lipis, early today. Lipis district police chief Supt Azli Mohd Noor said the police were alerted of the incident at 4.40 am. He identified the victim, an Orang Asli (Maly for native people), […]
Malaysia, UAE sign Middle East’s first unconventional oil concession
ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the King of Malaysia Al Sultan Abdullah have attended the signing of a historic concession agreement between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and PETRONAS for Abu Dhabi’s Unconventional Onshore Block 1. The pioneering award to Malaysia’s national oil and gas […]
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