KUALA LUMPUR: Police are actively investigating the circulation of graphic photos purportedly showing the injuries on the body of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, on the Telegram application since Saturday (June 29). Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the investigation is being conducted under Section 203A of
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to guarantee top Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students entry into matriculation regardless of race and region is a necessary step towards empowering the nation’s education sector and recognising the outstanding achievements of Malaysian children. According to Deputy Registrar of Universiti Putra Malaysia Noor Mohamad Shakil
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 150 cancer survivors, likened to ‘warriors’ battling the disease, were celebrated yesterday in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Month, which is observed every June. Persatuan Pengurusan Kanser Malaysia (Cancer Care) president Amin Ali Sidik said the programme not only appreciated the spirit and strength of
BANDUNG: Indonesia will soon impose up to a 200-per cent import tariff on Chinese goods to mitigate the effects of the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, reported ANTARA. Indonesia’s Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said on Friday that the policy will take effect once the related regulation
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to the late Syed Husin Ali by describing the latter as his friend, mentor and a great teacher. In his tribute that was posted on Facebook, Anwar who is also the PKR president reminisced the vast knowledge, valuable reference and
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bernama Employees Union (KPPB) plays a vital role in spurring excellence within the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) in addition to championing employees’ welfare since its establishment half a century ago. Bernama Chief Executive Officer Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said the union has voiced out various views and initiatives encompassing
ANKARA: The New York Times editorial board has called on United States (US) President Joe Biden to withdraw from the upcoming presidential race, citing concerns over his health following his performance in the first Biden-Trump US presidential debate. In an editorial titled “To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the
MELAKA: The Melaka government, in collaboration with the Melaka Tourism Association (MTA), has introduced Teh Tarik Gula Melaka as a tourism product in conjunction with Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM 2024), making it the state’s signature beverage. State Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee deputy chairman Datuk Zaidi Attan said
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) can play a pivotal role in directing collaborative research efforts towards technology and innovation, aligning seamlessly with Malaysia’s vision of becoming a nation renowned for its innovation, development and sustainability, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
PUTRAJAYA: The recently passed Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2023 is set to benefit the nation, particularly in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) in a statement today said that the Act supported energy transition initiatives aimed at
