Not China or US — it’s our own resilience stalling Malaysia’s growth, says HR minister
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — Workers of the nation must possess both physical and mental resilience to drive the country’s growth and development, said Human Resources...
Selangor Sultan urges end to fake Haj packages and pilgrim exploitation
SHAH ALAM, April 20 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has reminded Muslims not to exploit others by offering fake Haj packages for personal...
Tabung Haji, MCMC and police join forces to tackle fake Haj packages, says religious affairs minister
SHAH ALAM, April 20 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will collaborate closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia...
At state assembly opening, Kedah Sultan calls for enhanced enforcement to prevent revenue losses
ALOR SETAR, April 20 — The Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, has called for the state government to boost revenue in order...
Kedah Sultan advocates for increased focus on rice production, water resources protection
ALOR SETAR, April 20 — Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has called for continuous research to be conducted using modern agricultural...
Red-hot seizure: 14,000kg of chillies worth RM42,000 stopped at Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS
ALOR SETAR, April 20 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized 14,000 kilograms (kg) of chillies estimated to be worth RM42,000 at the...
Ayer Kuning BN candidate Mohamad Yusri Bakir targets local economy, youth and education in manifesto
TAPAH, April 20 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election, Mohamad Yusri Bakir, has unveiled seven pledges in his manifesto,...
Malaysia aims for 45 million visitors by 2026, tourism chief confident of success
KOTA BARU, April 20 — Tourism Malaysia is aiming for 45 million visitor arrivals to the country to further boost the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Its...
Air taxi startup Archer unveils vision for 10-minute Manhattan-to-airport trips, targeting 2025 launch to ease NYC traffic woes
NEW YORK, April 18 — Aviation startup Archer unveiled yesterday an air taxi venture with United Airlines that it says will one day allow New York city travellers...
Two Penang motorcycle patrol officers remanded over alleged RM1,500 bribe from drug-trafficking suspects
GEORGE TOWN, April 20 — Two motorcycle patrol unit (URB) policemen in Penang have been remanded for six days, starting today, to assist in investigations into...
UK animal shelters overwhelmed by rise in pet abandonments amid cost-of-living pressures on families
LONDON, April 18 — Staff at a London animal shelter have seen more than their fair share of abandoned pets over the years, from kittens in boxes to budgies dropped...
‘Absolutely no boycott’: Umno Youth chief says Tapah division ‘tirelessly supporting’ BN’s Ayer Kuning candidate
TAPAH, April 20 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Muhamad Akmal Saleh has denied allegations that the Tapah Umno Youth division is boycotting the campaign of Barisan Nasional...
Explainer: Why are autism rates rising?
LONDON, April 18 — The US government released new data this week showing that rates of autism diagnoses among US children reached record highs in 2022. Autismis...
Dolphin language decoded? AI-powered DolphinGemma tackles interspecies communication
NEW YORK, April 19 — Google has just unveiled a brand-new form of artificial intelligence designed to decipher the language of dolphins. The ultimate aim is to...
Bridge collapse in Perak leaves 136 stranded, access to key tourist sites cut off
IPOH, April 20 — A total of 136 people, including 81 polytechnic students, were stranded today after the collapse of a bridge to Kampung Tisong, which cut off...
From mood boosters to heart health and jetlag relief: Why indulging in chocolate can be guilt-free
NEW YORK, April 19 — In a few days the Easter egg hunts will get underway. While children are the prime target of these specific festivities, adults shouldn’t...
As Italy tightens citizenship laws, it makes exception for American author Frances Mayes who inspired millions to love Tuscany
ROME, April 19 — The Italian government has announced it will grant citizenship to American author Frances Mayes, whose memoir Under the Tuscan Sun became a global...
Single offer rule for MRSM and SBP applicants starting with January intake, says DPM Zahid
LENGGONG, April 20 — The admission system for Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) and fully residential schools (SBP) will be streamlined starting with the January...
Kuala Nerang man’s denture dive leads to unexpected Bomba rescue
KUALA NERANG, April 19 — A Saturday morning took a dramatic — and slightly unusual — turn for a man in Kuala Nerang, Terengganu when his attempt to retrieve...
USM opens clinical specialist and cancer research centre in Penang to treat five major cancers
KOTA BARU, April 20 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has established a Clinical Specialist and Cancer Research Centre at the Institute of Advanced Medicine and...