Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: Bernama

New halal certification module to produce more professionals in halal field

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is developing a new international halal executive module to produce more professionals in the halal field. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said he was confident that through the renewed module, the country would be

Pahang Rangers gun down JDT in penalty shootout to win Malaysia Futsal Cup

SHAH ALAM: Pahang Rangers FC added another title to their collection by winning the Malaysia Futsal Cup (MFC) after beating Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) 3-1 in a penalty shootout at the Melawati Stadium, here last night. During the penalty shootout, Pahang Rangers FC goalkeeper Zainulzahin Sinuan emerged as the hero

Russians, Chinese officials attend N. Korea parade

SEOUL: North Korea marked its founding anniversary with a parade attended by leader Kim Jong Un as well as Russian diplomats and a high-ranking Chinese delegation, state media said Saturday, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Moscow and Beijing. The Friday event featured Pyongyang’s “paramilitary forces”, state media said, rather than

Govt looking at developing air sports

SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is studying and discussing with the air sports community to look at the potential and approach that can be taken before developing the sport in the country. Its Minister, Hannah Yeoh said it would hold several dialogue sessions with the sport’s

Hannah to make final call on medal target

KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will leave it to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to decide on the approach to set the medal target for the 2022 Asian Games. OCM secretary-general Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib said the council had submitted two proposals to Hannah on setting

Simpang Jeram win proves voters accept BN-PH partnership: Nazri

MUAR: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Simpang Jeram by-election, Nazri Abdul Rahman described his win yesterday as the result of the hard work and strong partnership between PH and Barisan Nasional (BN). He added that it would dispel the stigma that their partnership was not accepted by voters in

Unity govt leaders thank supporters for PH victory  

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his gratitude to supporters for Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) success in retaining the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram state seats following the by-elections held yesterday. The Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman also thanked the machinery of all unity government parties

Nur Ain Nabilah-Aleena claim world bowls crown

KUALA LUMPUR: Debutants Nur Ain Nabilah Tarmizi and Aleena Ahmad Nawawi created history for Malaysia when they won the women’s pairs title at the World Bowls Championship in Australia yesterday. The duo beat Malta’s Rebecca Rixon and Connie-Leigh Rixon 15-9 in the final at the Broadbeach Bowls Club in Gold

Mohd Juwadi hopes new bow will bring luck

NILAI: National men’s compound archer Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki (pic) is hopeful that the new bow he received from the United States will help him shine at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in China. Although he has just started using the specially designed bow, Mohd Juwaidi could feel the positive impact

Victory in Pulai shows voters recognise PH-BN cooperation: Suhaizan

JOHOR BAHRU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Suhaizan Kaiat who won the Pulai parliamentary by-election last night described his victory as proof of acceptance by the constituents on Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) cooperation. The former Johor State Assembly Speaker said PH’s success in the parliamentary constituency showed he