Fadhlina urges parents, community to play active role in ensuring success of Malaysian Education Blueprint 2026–2035
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The involvement of all parties, including parents and the community, is one of the main factors in ensuring the success of the country’s education direction over the next decade through the Malaysian Education Blueprint (RPM) 2026-2035, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said there is a
PM Anwar congratulates King on His Majesty’s official birthday, prays for blessings on royal family
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed his congratulations and prayers to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, in conjunction with His Majesty’s official birthday celebration. In a Facebook post, Anwar said that, on behalf of the Madani Government and all Malaysians, he prayed
Malaysia, Singapore among 17 countries backing new framework to protect underwater infrastructure
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Malaysia, together with Singapore and 15 other countries, yesterday launched Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges (GUIDE), a framework for the security of critical underwater infrastructure (CUI). Held on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), the launch brings together countries with common interests in
As Hamzah weighs next move, Mukhriz says no talks with Pejuang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has dismissed speculation that former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is heading to the party following his expulsion from Bersatu earlier this year. Mukhriz said reports suggesting Hamzah had applied to join Pejuang or was negotiating a political
A nap too long: Padawan man reported missing found peacefully asleep…next to neighbour’s washing machine
KUCHING, May 30 — A man’s simple bathroom break turned into a full-blown missing person case in Kampung Sira, Padawan, only for him to be discovered hours later fast asleep beside a neighbour’s washing machine in the early hours of this morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched a
Nepal asked to issue death declaration for Malaysian climber Hawari missing since 2023 Everest summit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — More than three years after Malaysian climber Muhammad Hawari Hashim disappeared on Mount Everest, organisers of the Malaysia Everest 2023 (ME 2023) expedition are urging the Nepalese government to officially declare him dead to help his family resolve legal and administrative matters. According to the New
MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions this morning. The warning, issued at 8:55 am today, covers Langkawi in Kedah and the districts of Pontian, Kulai and Johor Bahru in
The great migration: Why Singapore giants like Gardenia are moving to Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — In Senai’s sprawling industrial belt, Gardenia Malaysia’s massive bakery sits alongside warehouses operated by tech giant Seagate and e-commerce heavyweight Shopee. The facility, located 45km from the Tuas Second Link, is run by Singapore-listed QAF Group, owner of the Gardenia brand. Last week, the bread maker announced
Viral video sparks bullying concerns in Kota Kinabalu involving Form One students
KOTA KINABALU, May 28 — A video circulating on Facebook allegedly shows a Form One student from SMK Inanam involved in a bullying incident near SMK Kolombong. According to claims accompanying the viral recording, the incident was believed to have stemmed from a misunderstanding and the victim was also allegedly threatened. However,
Driver injured as Sandakan–Lahad Datu road collapses in heavy rain
KINABATANGAN, May 28 — A car driver sustained minor injuries when a section of the Sandakan-Lahad Datu main road at Km 90, near the Sukau Roundabout, collapsed early Tuesday following heavy rain. According to the Sabah Public Works Department, the incident occurred around 5am within the R&R work area currently under