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Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia a big boost for Sarawak's tourism industry
KUCHING: Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia in Sarawak brings economic benefits to local communities while boosting Malaysia’s tourism industry ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), says Sarawak Tourism Malaysia director Rubiah Tul’Adwiyah...

In Australia, children under 16 will soon be banned from social media — Hafiz Hassan
OCT 22 — Like Malaysia, Australia is a federation. There is a federal government; there are state governments. But unlike Malaysia, whose federal government has proposed a social media ban for children under 16, the Australian federal government...

A Malaysian committed to make books cheap
A Malaysian committed to make books cheap Published on: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Published on: Sun, Oct 19, 2025 By: Kan Yaw Chong Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Profuse collection of titles for visitors to pick up. THE deep benefits of a strong...

MACC adopts Denmark and Norway’s grassroots anti-corruption education model
KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is strengthening its anti-corruption education approach at the grassroots level by emulating the strategies of countries with high Corruption Perception Index scores like Denmark and Norway....

Michelle Yeoh invited to VM2026 launch
IPOH: An invitation has been extended to Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh to attend the launch of the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism campaign in Kuala Lumpur. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who spoke to the Ipoh-born Oscar winner on the...

Sarawak’s 13MP sets groundwork for high-income economy by 2030, says economist
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Datuk Dr Madeline Berma KUCHING (Oct 22): The Sarawak government’s 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) lays a strong foundation for the state’s transition towards a high-income economy by 2030, said...
Features : Healthy Ageing At The Heart Of FI Asia 2025
People are living longer than ever, with many now surpassing the age of 60, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This trend is unfolding worldwide, as the elderly population grows at an unprecedented pace. By 2030, the WHO projects,...

GSU Students Connect Globally Through Invasive Plants Project
to engage in meaningful research while building cultural awareness and collaboration skills. Glenville State University (GSU) Department of Land Resources students in Forest Ecology course are collaborating with peers from three international...

EFCC, Immigration Service deport 192 foreigners convicted of cybercrime in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, and the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism,...

Hyundai launches locally assembled STARIA in Malaysia
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has officially begun sales of the locally assembled Hyundai STARIA. Produced at Inokom’s assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah — operated under Sime Darby Motors — the STARIA becomes the first locally produced model under HMY...

Yayasan Sabah committed to uplifting lives through education, welfare
Yayasan Sabah committed to uplifting lives through education, welfare Published on: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Published on: Sun, Oct 19, 2025 By: Diana Liu Text Size: Dark Mode: Off James presents an assistance to one of the recipients. KOTA...

Malaysia aims to become regional hub for sports technology and innovation
MALAYSIA aims to become a regional hub for sports technology and innovation where young people can transform passion into careers and creativity into enterprise. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed the global sports...

MACC rolls out community integrity drive aligned with ‘Keep Malaysia Clean’ initiative inspired by Denmark, Norway
KOTA BHARU, Oct 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-corruption education approach at the grassroots level by emulating the strategies of countries that have recorded high Corruption Perception Index (CPI)...

MACC To Emulate Denmark, Norway In Enhancing Grassroots Anti-corruption Education
KOTA BHARU, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-corruption education approach at the grassroots level by emulating the strategies of countries that have recorded high Corruption Perception...

Fuelling fairness: Malaysia’s bold step to save billions without hurting the rakyat — Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri
OCTOBER 19 — In 2023, Malaysia’s fuel subsidies reached an unsustainable RM38 billion, with RON95 petrol alone costing the treasury RM20 billion. While such subsidies are popular, they are also unsustainable and often benefit those who least need...

G-AsiaPacific Achieves Premier Tier Status within the AWS Partner Network
SUBANG JAYA, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 October 2025 - G-AsiaPacific Sdn Bhd (G-AsiaPacific), a Malaysian-born cloud service provider and subsidiary of K-One Technology Berhad, has achieved AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status...

GRS to engage with youths more, says PBS
GRS to engage with youths more, says PBS Published on: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Published on: Wed, Oct 22, 2025 By: Nikko Fabian Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Joachim said in addition to education, the GRS Government also pays attention to the...

Malaysia to prohibit smartphone use by students aged 16 and below: Premier Anwar
Saadet Gokce ISTANBUL Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Friday said that the government is considering options, including a ban on smartphone usage for those under 16, to curb bullying and violent crimes involving students. "We’ve seen how...

Establish watchdog to tackle bullying, violent crime in schools, govt urged
Fadzli Roslan, chairman of PKR Youth’s education and undergraduates bureau, said stamping out bullying in schools should not be left to teachers alone, and parents and the community must also be actively involved. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: PKR...

Education remains cornerstone of progress: Khairul Firdaus
Education remains cornerstone of progress: Khairul Firdaus Published on: Friday, October 17, 2025 Published on: Fri, Oct 17, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Khairul with the award recipients and their parents. SANDAKAN: Education...