Author: Bernama

Malaysian Media Council marks new era in journalism

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) marks a historic milestone, fulfilling a 50-year vision first proposed by Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, which stakeholders have hailed as a turning point for media self-regulation. MMC founding board member, Datuk Sardahthisa James, said the establishment represented a paradigm shift in media

Unmanned late-night cab service expanded to all of Gangnam

SEOUL, South Korea: The Seoul city government said today it will expand the late-night operation of unmanned taxis to include all of Seoul’s Gangnam district starting this week, Yonhap News Agency reported. The autonomous late-night cab service, which was launched as part of a pilot programme in September 2024, will

HAWANA 2025 Carnival: Visitors learn more about journalism

KUALA LUMPUR: The final day of the HAWANA 2025 Carnival at Sunway Putra Mall ended on a lively note, as visitors took the opportunity to learn more about journalism. One of them, Nurimshah Muhammad Yaseen, 20, said her interest in the field, particularly in becoming a news presenter,  inspired her to attend

Trump urges end to Israel-Iran war after call with Putin

WASHINGTON: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for nearly an hour, with much of the conversation focused on tensions between Israel and Iran, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy

ASEAN emerges as major export market for South Korea amid global trade war

SEOUL: South Korea’s exports to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are on the rise, helping offset recent drops in shipments to the United States (US) and China amid a global trade war sparked partly by the US’ evolving tariff policies, data showed Sunday. Yonhap News Agency reported

Fahmi wishes Happy Father’s Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today wished all fathers a Happy Father’s Day. “To all the fathers who are always sacrificing for the happiness of their families, Happy Father’s Day. You are our hero. Your deeds can never be repaid. “May the love and sacrifices of fathers continue to

Press freedom, media ethics, truth must be upheld

KUALA LUMPUR: Press freedom is one of the main pillars of democratic practice that must continue to be upheld and strengthened in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Therefore, he said, the media must continue to play the role of conveying the truth and not merely become a

BKK handover for Sarawak students set for July

TANJUNG MALIM, Perak: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to officiate the handover ceremony of the Special Financial Assistance (BKK) to Sarawak students this July. TVS reported that the matter was confirmed by Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.

Malaysia Athletics set sight on five-gold tally in Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Athletics (MA) are targeting to surpass the five-gold medal tally achieved in the previous edition at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand this December. MA President Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (pic) said the association already have a specific target, which will be announced by Youth and Sports