SHAH ALAM, Selangor: Former Human Resources Minister, Dr V. Sivakumar, and Sarawak State Assemblyman cum Tanjung Manis Port Authority Chairman, Dr Safiee Ahmad, today received their doctorates at Asia e University’s (AeU) 14th Convocation held at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC). Both leaders were among 23 graduates who completed their qualifications through the Accreditation of
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: The President of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), Datuk Ewon Benedick, wants the cooperation between the federal and state governments, as well as the implementing agencies, to be improved to ensure all development projects under Budget 2026 run smoothly. He said that based on previous experience,
By Fasiha Khushiri & Rasheeqa Bahida KUCHING: The on-going ‘Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum’ (SAREF) 4.0 held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has given a golden opportunity to local artisan to showcase their handicrafts to a wider audience. Childhood craft skills by two good friends, Bintang Unyat, 50,
LONDON, England: Some shoplifters “feel they can rob shops with impunity”, a British policing chief has said, reported PA Media/dpa. Katy Bourne, the national lead for shoplifting at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said more robust police interventions and “meaningful criminal justice measures” are needed to prevent reoffending. Shoplifting
PUTRAJAYA: Despite global uncertainties, Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.4 per cent in the first half of 2025, proving that the MADANI Economy policies are yielding results for the nation and, most importantly, the rakyat, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said unemployment narrowed to
WASHINGTON, United States (US): US President Donald Trump is en route to a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump left the White House early Friday morning (US Time) and then boarded Air Force One, as seen on television, reported German news agency dpa. According to the US government’s schedule,
CAIRO, Egypt: The UAE and Egypt are exploring closer cooperation, integration, and the exchange of expertise in the field of fatwa. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), UAE’s Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, met with Egypt’s Grand Mufti,
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the assault case involving the son of former Economy Minister, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Anwar said he had conveyed the matter to Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “We have yet to recover from the scourge
PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has assured that investigations on the incident involving the son of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli will be conducted fairly and in accordance with the law, without any influence from the status or background of any involved party. He said the Home Ministry views
KUCHING: HSBC head of international wealth and premier banking Asia, Kai Zhang, said HSBC projects the proportion of Malaysian adults with at least US$250,000 (US$1=RM4.20) in financial wealth to double over the current decade. According to Zhang, Malaysia’s economy is creating more opportunities to build and sustain wealth. “We estimate
