Visitors throng Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia on final day of event

KUCHING: The final day of the Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia roadshow here has drawn the largest crowd over three days, with many visitors applauding the effort to promote Malaysia's diversity and vibrant culture to life. Co-organised by Tourism...

Malaysia ranks first globally for official data availability and openness

LIPIS: The national celebration of World Statistics Day 2025 was held in Sungai Koyan to heighten public awareness about statistics for national development. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said organising the celebration here...

RELIGION HEADLINES SAT 10-18-25

Audio By Carbonatix (SRN NEWS) Recent high-profile deadly attacks on places of worship have intensified anxiety and outright fear among clergy and people of faith worldwide. In just the past six weeks there have been attacks on a synagogue in...

Malaysia: Financial support to young women human rights defenders

The rapid growth of digital technologies, while enabling avenues for online expression, has also facilitated the proliferation of disinformation and ‘harmful’ content. In Malaysia, where ethno-religious ideology is deeply politicised, marginalised...

Major Road Closures As Kuala Lumpur Enters Total Lockdown For ASEAN Summit 2025

Kuala Lumpur is bracing for an extraordinary security lockdown as the city prepares to host the 47th ASEAN Summit from 26th to 28th October 2025. The upcoming event, which will see world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, gathering in...

Activists support social media age limit hike, call for digital literacy efforts

The government is considering raising the age limit for social media to 16 to curb online harms on children, plus a mobile phone ban for those below 16. (File pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Child rights activists have welcomed a proposal to raise the social...

Malaysian entrepreneurs urged to explore halal market

Malaysian entrepreneurs urged to explore halal market Published on: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Published on: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 By: Crystal Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Zahid and others at the event. - Pic by Crystal Hermenegildus |...

Ethno-Religion and Economic Development

The relationship between ethno-religious identity and economic development has long been a subject of scholarly inquiry in fields such as sociology, economics, political science, and anthropology. Ethno-religion which is the intertwining of ethnic...

MACC wants to emulate Denmark, Norway with anti-graft education for youths

MACC community education division director Ahmad Nizam Ismail said the goal is to instill the value of integrity among the younger generation who are the country’s future. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is looking to...

Outreach to non-Malays vital for new opposition coalition, says analyst

Announced on Oct 14, IPR brings together opposition leaders from various parties, including Bersatu, PAS, Gerakan, Pejuang, Putra, Berjasa, and Muda. PETALING JAYA: Though opposition leaders say the new Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat alliance will amplify...

Myanmar refugee family missing in Malaysia for last two years now reported in regime detention

Regime media reported on Friday that Myanmar refugee rights activist Thuzar Maung, 48, and her family were arrested on an unspecified date after their “illegal” return to Myanmar from Malaysia. This news comes over two years after Thuzar Maung,...

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...

Malaysia and China’s Guangxi urged to trade up and invest forward

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Malaysia and China’s Guangxi to ‘trade up and invest forward’ as part of efforts to elevate bilateral cooperation to new heights. He said the initiative was one of...

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....

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...

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...

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...