Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Bernama

PwD man found burnt in house fire

GEORGE TOWN: An elderly man with disabilities (PwD) was found burnt in a fire involving two houses on Jalan Kampung Pisang, Air Itam, near here early today. A spokesperson for the Operations Centre of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang said the victim, whose identity had yet

Security tightened in New York ahead of UN General Assembly

NEW YORK: More than 150 heads of state and government, as well as hundreds of ministers, diplomats, NGO representatives, and journalists, are gathering in New York for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), which begins on Monday. Ahead of one of the world’s most high-profile events, the

Old tea forests in China’s Pu’er listed as world heritage site

RIYADH: The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er, southwest China, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Sunday. At its extended 45th session ongoing here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee examined the site nominated by China and added it

Morocco’s ancient city welcomes back tourists after devastating quake

RABAT (Morocco): Morocco’s ancient city of Marrakech has begun to welcome back tourists, more than a week after a deadly earthquake killed thousands in the North African country, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “Tourists now visit most of the city’s historical monuments in large numbers,” tour guide Mohammad al-Rouweisi told AA.

Red Bull’s Verstappen expects return to winning ways in Japan

SINGAPORE: Max Verstappen believes he will be back on top at the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull’s off-colour showing in Singapore. Red Bull have ruled the Formula One roost all year – with 14 victories from 14 prior to Sunday’s round in the city state, while Verstappen had been

Rahmah sales brighten up Malaysia Day celebration

KUCHING: Not even the scorching weather could stop the people from converging on the Stadium Perpaduan here to shop to their heart’s content in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations. The visitors started to throng the sales tents as early as 7 am yesterday to enjoy discounts of between 30

Sarawak best example of unity

KUCHING: Sarawak has always been the best example in translating the concept of unity that celebrates ethnic diversity, and one of the inclusive institutions described in Malaysia MADANI, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She was referring to the Malaysia Day celebration at the Batu Lintang Teachers’ Training Institute which she

Anwar chairs Cabinet meeting

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired a Cabinet meeting at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, here, yesterday. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, was greeted by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg upon his arrival at 2.20 pm. His deputies Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid