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Medals today mean nothing if tomorrow’s athletes never emerge

Medals today mean nothing if tomorrow’s athletes never emerge

The idea of fast-tracking foreign-born athletes to represent Malaysia has long tempted policymakers. It promises quick results, media buzz, and…
Lim Teong Kim awarded RM1mil for unfair dismissal by Perak FC

Lim Teong Kim awarded RM1mil for unfair dismissal by Perak FC

The Industrial Court has awarded former national footballer Lim Teong Kim RM1.04 million in compensation after ruling he was unfairly…
Sabah Umno’s strategy may not change election outcome, analyst claims

Sabah Umno’s strategy may not change election outcome, analyst claims

Sabah BN risks being sidelined in post-election negotiations if it seeks to contest the upcoming state polls on its own,…
Will Trump, Anwar get the Nobel Peace Prize?

Will Trump, Anwar get the Nobel Peace Prize?

Initially, I was surprised by Cambodia’s decision to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize but leave…
Kedah Umno Youth slams ‘hypocritical’ MIC leader as spat widens

Kedah Umno Youth slams ‘hypocritical’ MIC leader as spat widens

Ties between the Umno and MIC chapters in Kedah have been strained after the latter passed a motion to work…
UK police arrest hundreds for backing banned pro-Palestine group

UK police arrest hundreds for backing banned pro-Palestine group

Police officers hold a protester back as they arrest supporters of Palestine Action attending a mass protest in London. (EPA…
Welfare NGO seeks funds for teen’s RM60,000 heart surgery

Welfare NGO seeks funds for teen’s RM60,000 heart surgery

Muhammad Nur Amin Abdullah was diagnosed with a hole in his heart when he was five years old. (CCEP Foundation…
Fadhlina urges greater awareness of special education needs

Fadhlina urges greater awareness of special education needs

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek raised concerns that many families remain in denial about issues concerning their children’s development. KUALA LUMPUR:…
Zara Qairina’s death must not be made political fodder, says PM

Zara Qairina’s death must not be made political fodder, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had questioned the inspector-general of police, the attorney-general, and the home minister if there…
Cops tracking down 2 suspects after fight outside Brickfields nightclub

Cops tracking down 2 suspects after fight outside Brickfields nightclub

Screenshots from a video of the incident show a man hitting his victim with an iron rod, and a third…
Support each other’s work, director urges filmmakers of all races

Support each other’s work, director urges filmmakers of all races

(From left) Film director Hassan Abdul Muthalib, former MP Tian Chua, HELP University’s deputy vice-chancellor Khong Kim Hoong and Universiti…
Abolishing student loans doable, Shafie Apdal insists

Abolishing student loans doable, Shafie Apdal insists

Warisan president Shafie Apdal said his pledge is not a political gimmick. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Warisan president Shafie Apdal…
Headmaster accused of sexually assaulting pupil released on bail

Headmaster accused of sexually assaulting pupil released on bail

The Year 6 pupil had told his mother he had been sexually assaulted in school on several occasions. PETALING JAYA:…
Turkey urges Muslim countries to unite against Israel’s Gaza takeover plan

Turkey urges Muslim countries to unite against Israel’s Gaza takeover plan

Turkey said Israel’s policy aims to force Palestinians out of their lands through hunger. (EPA Images pic) ANKARA: Muslim nations…
Director, academics call for discussions to preserve ‘untold’ Emergency history

Director, academics call for discussions to preserve ‘untold’ Emergency history

(From left) Film director Hassan Abdul Muthalib, former MP Tian Chua, HELP University’s deputy vice-chancellor Khong Kim Hoong and Universiti…
Man with unpaid items tries to grab infant in bid to escape

Man with unpaid items tries to grab infant in bid to escape

Screengrab from a video shows the suspect snatching the infant in his bid to escape arrest. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA:…
2 Malaysians set on fire in Bangkok in stable condition

2 Malaysians set on fire in Bangkok in stable condition

Family members of the two Malaysian victims and embassy representatives at their meeting with Thai officials to discuss the duo’s…
Zara Qairina’s body exhumed, sent for post-mortem

Zara Qairina’s body exhumed, sent for post-mortem

About 60 relatives were present when the body was exhumed at the Kampung Mesapol Muslim cemetery in Sipitang, Sabah. (Bernama…
Cops probe upside down Jalur Gemilang

Cops probe upside down Jalur Gemilang

A screen grab of the video which features a man hoisting the Malaysian flag upside down. PETALING JAYA: The Seberang…
All the best, BN man tells Kedah MIC after motion to work with PN

All the best, BN man tells Kedah MIC after motion to work with PN

Kedah MIC approved a motion at its annual general meeting yesterday to cooperate with PN in the next general election.…
Over 2,000 participants at pro-Palestinian rally

Over 2,000 participants at pro-Palestinian rally

Many of those who turned up for the rally were spotted waving Palestinian flags in solidarity with the people in…
Expert panel’s proposals on vape ban to be presented to Cabinet

Expert panel’s proposals on vape ban to be presented to Cabinet

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said with strict enforcement, he was confident of effectively regulating vape sales and protecting children from…
Armizan backs exhumation of Zara Qairina’s body, urges openness to inquest

Armizan backs exhumation of Zara Qairina’s body, urges openness to inquest

Papar MP Armizan Mohd Ali said the authorities should remain open to the possibility of convening an inquest if the…
No talks yet on hiring Indonesian nurses, says health minister

No talks yet on hiring Indonesian nurses, says health minister

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry was also looking into the status of community nurses ,who are still waiting…
Cops confirm arrest of varsity student over protest at Egyptian embassy

Suhakam urges authorities to safeguard rights following Egyptian student’s arrest

University student Marwan Mohamed Magdi Osman Ahmed was arrested after the Egyptian embassy filed a police report against him. (File…
Perhilitan installs LED signs to warn of elephant crossings

Perhilitan installs LED signs to warn of elephant crossings

On Mother’s Day this year, a video of a baby elephant dying in a collision with a lorry on the…
Kyrgyz woman questions lack of progress in probe into alleged assault by royalty

Kyrgyz woman questions lack of progress in probe into alleged assault by royalty

Mia with her lawyer, Goh Cia Yee, at a press conference outside the Dang Wangi police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur…
Pondok teachers must master AI, says Anwar

Pondok teachers must master AI, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made a contribution totalling RM1.03 million to representatives of pondok schools attending a national dialogue event…