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...

Malaysia to be regional hub for sports tech, says Zahid

Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with sports minister Hannah Yeoh (centre) at the Asean sports industry expo in Shah Alam today. (Bernama pic) SHAH ALAM: Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for sports technology and innovation by which...

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)...

Decision on Hannah Yeoh's appeal in defamation suit set for Dec 5

KUALA LUMPUR: The Court of Appeal has set Dec 5 for the decision on Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh's appeal against the High Court's decision dismissing her defamation suit against former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. Lawyer Lim Wei...

Almost 4,000 Singapore drivers fined $360,000 in total for entering Johor without VEP tag

Almost 4,000 Singapore drivers have been fined for failing to possess a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tag when entering Malaysia, since enforcement began on July 1. Between July 1 and Oct 20, there were 3,910 writs of summons worth a total of RM1.173...

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...

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...

APU leads Asean-Record Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025

THE ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (APU), in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), successfully hosted the Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 on Sept 20. 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...

Tourism bodies fear airline alcohol ban will hurt Malaysias image

An MP from PAS has called for an end to alcoholic drinks being served on Malaysia Airlines flights. (Malaysia Airlines Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Tourism groups say that banning alcohol on Malaysia Airlines flights could harm Malaysia’s...

Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for ‘Initiation’ of Recent Border Clashes During Conversation With Malaysian PM Dato Ibrahim

Kabul, October 19: Afghanistan's Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Saturday (local time), blamed Pakistan for the recent escalation of border clashes, stating that Islamabad "initiated" the conflict by violating Afghan territory....

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...

Malaysia Aims To Become Regional Hub For Sports Technology, Innovation - Ahmad Zahid

‎SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for sports technology and innovation — a place where young people can turn passion into careers, creativity into enterprise, and innovation into the future, said Deputy Prime...

Holidays Too Good To Miss as Ovation of the Seas Brings Family Adventure Back to Singapore

Fan-favourite Quantum Class ship returns to Singapore for the 2025-26 season, offering bold getaways to Southeast Asia. SINGAPORE – Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has officially returned to Singapore, marking the start of an exciting season...

Deepavali symbolises Indian community unity and new hope in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s Deepavali celebration symbolises the strength, unity and progress of the Indian community in Malaysia. Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Seri R. Ramanan stated that the festival’s spirit...

Malaysia govt proposes banning smartphones for under-16s to tackle school violence

PUTRAJAYA – Several measures were proposed during a Cabinet meeting discussing the increase in violence at national schools, among them banning the use of smartphones for those under 16 years old, said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. “We...