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Sulaiha Ahmad, the Malay-Indian entrepreneur sweetening Deepavali

Sulaiha Ahmad, the Malay-Indian entrepreneur sweetening Deepavali

Sulaiha Ahmad with her tantalising array of Indian treats including coconut candy, gulab jamun, and rasgulla. (Muhammad Rabbani Jamian @…
Trump says may go to Middle East as peace deal ‘close’

US says it has ‘credible reports’ Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians

US President Donald Trump had this week threatened Hamas over the killings of civilians. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: The US State…
Kolam a symbol of patience, perseverance and resilience

Kolam a symbol of patience, perseverance and resilience

Artist and S4Sky director Ruben Prakash has dedicated 24 years to the art of making kolam. KUALA LUMPUR: Every grain…
Stop serving alcohol on Malaysia Airlines flights, PN MP tells govt

Tourism bodies fear airline alcohol ban will hurt Malaysia’s image

An MP from PAS has called for an end to alcoholic drinks being served on Malaysia Airlines flights. (Malaysia Airlines…
PAS to contest 12 seats in Sabah polls

PAS to contest 12 seats in Sabah polls

PAS vice-president Nik Amar Abdullah said the party is still discussing seat allocations with its PN partners. PETALING JAYA: PAS…
For third year running, Mythreyar forgoes Deepavali in solidarity with Palestinians

For third year running, Mythreyar forgoes Deepavali in solidarity with Palestinians

Mythreyar Mutturamalinggam is one of the few Indian Malaysians who has so visibly aligned himself with the Palestinian struggle. (Andrea…
Israel’s Netanyahu says will run for PM in next year’s election

Israel’s Netanyahu says will run for PM in next year’s election

Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for the longest time served as Israel’s prime minister, with more than 18 years in…
Houthi rebels raid UN building in Yemen

Houthi rebels raid UN building in Yemen

Dozens of UN personnel have already been arrested in recent months in areas controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthis. (EPA Images…
Trump says US to repatriate survivors of strike on ‘drug-carrying submarine’

Trump says US to repatriate survivors of strike on ‘drug-carrying submarine’

US President Donald Trump called the two suspected drug traffickers ‘terrorists’. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Saturday…
No summit lockdown, just enhanced security, say police

No summit lockdown, just enhanced security, say police

Fisol Salleh, deputy director of public order at Bukit Aman, said more than 10,000 personnel will be deployed. (Bernama pic)…
Rexy looks ahead to double gold at SEA Games

Rexy looks ahead to double gold at SEA Games

Rexy Mainaky believes Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Pearly Tan-M Thinaah can be SEA Games gold medallists. PETALING JAYA:…
DAP man files emergency motion to debate stabbing, sexual harassment at schools

What the studies show about moves to curb violence in schools

From Dr Amar-Singh, Hartini Zainudin, Noor Aziah Awal and 19 others Recent episodes of school violence reported in the media…
Anwar gets invitation to attend Gaza conference

Anwar gets invitation to attend Gaza conference

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a phone call with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Egyptian…
Umno-BN won’t contest all 73 Sabah seats, says Zahid

Umno, BN ‘open to sharing power’ after Sabah polls

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is Umno president, said Sabah Umno has been given autonomy to truly be for Sabah, and…
Postecoglou sacked by Forest moments after 3-0 home loss to Chelsea

Postecoglou sacked by Forest moments after 3-0 home loss to Chelsea

Ange Postecoglou rolled the dice by changing half his side from the last defeat. (AP pic) NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham Forest sacked…
Heng takes over as Penang DAP women’s wing chief

Heng takes over as Penang DAP women’s wing chief

Berapit assemblyman Heng Lee Lee was elected to head the new women’s wing executive committee for the 2025-2028 term. (Facebook…
Bukit Aman takes over case involving insults of Perlis royals

Bukit Aman takes over case involving insults of Perlis royals

Bukit Aman’s classified criminal investigation unit will take over the case of a voice recording containing insulting remarks about royalty.…
Think global, Zahid tells Bumiputera women entrepreneurs

Think global, Zahid tells Bumiputera women entrepreneurs

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi presenting a woman entreprenuer with a gift at a Mara empowerment programme in Kota…
Heads turn as Saravanan, Azmin seen together at Brickfields event

Heads turn as Saravanan, Azmin seen together at Brickfields event

PN secretary-general Azmin Ali and MIC deputy president M Saravanan at the launch of a gold shop in Brickfields today.…
Create more rural Dayak seats, says PRS

Create more rural Dayak seats, says PRS

PRS president Joseph Salang Gandum said many rural constituencies in Sarawak cover vast areas and pose difficulties for elected representatives…
Stop token aid, help Indian youth get real jobs, says Sim

Stop token aid, help Indian youth get real jobs, says Sim

Human resources minister Steven Sim and Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow handing over aid to workers at Socso’s Deepavali…
Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s convocation postponed by a day to Nov 30

Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s convocation postponed by a day to Nov 30

Abdul Rahman Dahlan said the postponement would allow relatives of graduates to cast their vote first before attending the convocation…
Tang Jie-Ee Wei fall at final hurdle in China Masters

Tang Jie–Ee Wei go down fighting in Denmark Open semis

Reigning world mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei will take home US$13,300 (RM56,200) for reaching the semi-finals of…
Chong Wei to head BAM’s performance committee

Chong Wei to head BAM’s performance committee

Badminton legend Lee Chong Wei said he is fully committed to helping in improving the performance of Malaysia’s national shuttlers…
GRS implemented 51 legal reforms since 2021, says Armizan

GRS implemented 51 legal reforms since 2021, says Armizan

GRS deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said chief minister Hajiji Noor’s administration had also undertaken institutional reforms by strengthening the…
No leadership crisis in Mitra, insists Ramanan

No leadership crisis in Mitra, insists Ramanan

A media report yesterday alleged that Mitra was facing a leadership crisis, claiming R Ramanan had said he was instructed…
36 Putra Heights residents file lawsuit after April 1 gas explosion

36 Putra Heights residents file lawsuit after April 1 gas explosion

The residents are seeking compensation for losses involving property damage, health issues and emotional distress, as well as justice and…
Fadhlina vows to take full responsibility for safety in schools

Fadhlina vows to take full responsibility for safety in schools

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek expressed deep sorrow over recent incidents in schools, including a murder and a rape. (Bernama pic)…