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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…
Ampang PKR chief dismisses buzz over Tengku Zafrul’s GE16 prospects

Ampang PKR chief dismisses buzz over Tengku Zafrul’s GE16 prospects

Ampang PKR chief Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad (right) said the division welcomed Tengku Zafrul Aziz as a member in…
Bring it on, Asyraf tells parents planning to sue over MRSM bullying expulsions

Bring it on, Asyraf tells parents planning to sue over MRSM bullying expulsions

Mara chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said he will not budge on his stand against bullying and reiterated his motto, ‘#YouTouchYouGo’.…
War is a ridiculous thing, says atomic bomb survivor

War is a ridiculous thing, says atomic bomb survivor

Atomic bomb survivor Katsuko Kuwamoto is reminded of her childhood war experiences when she sees images of Gaza and Ukraine.…
Malaysia prepared to mediate conflict in Southern Thailand, says Anwar

Malaysia prepared to mediate conflict in Southern Thailand, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaking to reporters after attending a goodwill gathering with the leaders and students of Pusat Pengajian…
Why are Malaysian streets treated like free car parks?

Why are Malaysian streets treated like free car parks?

From Boo Jia Cher Walk down any Malaysian neighbourhood street and you’ll see it: cars lined bumper-to-bumper on both sides,…
In Sarawak, no incentive to stir racial, religious tensions, say analysts

In Sarawak, no incentive to stir racial, religious tensions, say analysts

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Dick Lembang Dugun said Sarawak’s multiracial values are best reflected by ruling coalition Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).…
Reintroducing GST will burden poorer households, says Rafizi

Reintroducing GST will burden poorer households, says Rafizi

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli also warned of a spike in the price of goods, similar to what happened when…
PKR confirms Tengku Zafrul’s party membership

PKR confirms Tengku Zafrul’s party membership

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz had been an Umno member since 1997 but resigned from the party…
Canada’s PM announces billions in defence spending to hit Nato target

Canada’s PM announces billions in defence spending to hit Nato target

Mark Carney said Canada will meet Nato’s 2% target this year and reach 5% defence spending by 2035. (The Canadian…
Shahriman denies prioritising exit value over Sapura’s interests

Breakdown with brother left me unaware of probe, Shahriman tells court

Shahriman Shamsuddin is petitioning to wind up Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd, citing an irreparable breakdown in mutual trust and confidence…