Author: Bernama

Malaysia calls for regional integration to reduce social disparities, trade barriers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is calling for regional integration to reduce social disparities and trade barriers among Asian countries. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said active participation from all Asian nations can boost economic growth and create jobs in the green economy by leveraging their extensive infrastructure, particularly in

Three US military bases in Syria come under attack

TELL ABYAD (Syria): Three United States (US) military bases in Syria were targeted Monday in simultaneous attacks. Local sources told Anadolu that the Al-Omar oil field in Deir ez-Zor where US forces are based as well as US bases in Al-Shaddadi and Al-Hasakah were attacked simultaneously with ground-to-ground missiles. Earlier

Muar oyster divers a dying breed

By Hasnah Jusid MUAR: While many traditions are still thriving, some are at risk of dying out. In the aquaculture sector, oyster diving in Muar River – Muar’s prominent landmark – is categorised as a sunset vocation with less than a dozen oyster divers today. Muar oysters are believed to

20,000 people expected to attend Palestine rally 

KUALA LUMPUR: About 20,000 people are expected to join the Malaysia with Palestine rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil here, tonight. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) president Muhamad Faizal Abdul Aziz said the gathering is scheduled to begin with Maghrib prayers, followed by a hajat prayer led by

Thrust of PLKN 3.0 to enrich young Malaysians with values of unity, humanity 

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviving the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 as the core programme to produce young Malaysians inculcated with the values of unity, integrity and humanity. Generally experts and former PLKN trainees are of the view that the government’s initiative is seen as timely especially when

3 killed in stampede in India

NEW DELHI: At least three people were killed, including a child, and 14 others injured in a stampede Monday evening at a festival congregation in India’s eastern state of Bihar, said local police, reported Xinhua. The incident occurred in the Gopalganj district of Bihar where hundreds of people had gathered

Malaysia to use India tourney as selection platform for Olympic qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2023 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Ranchi, India from Oct 27-Nov 5 will be used to assess and select the Malaysian Tigress players for the 2024 Paris Olympic Qualifiers. National women’s hockey team head coach Mohd Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim has thrown down the gauntlet to the

Asian Para Games: Malaysia pick up 6 medals on Day 1

HANGZHOU: The first day of the 2022 Para Asian Games here saw the Malaysian contingent open its medal tally on a promising note with one gold, two silver and three bronze. The country’s first medal was contributed by swimmer Muhammad Nur Syaiful Zulkafli, who won gold in the 100m men’s breaststroke SB4 (physical

Aid sent to Gaza must be needs-based: Anwar

CAIRO: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised volunteer teams and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Malaysia who wish to provide aid to the victims of the conflict in Gaza to ensure their assistance is needs-based. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the intentions of these NGOs and volunteer teams were good, but he

Locatelli’s deflected strike decisive in Juve’s win over 10-man Milan

ROME: Manuel Locatelli showed no mercy against his former club as his deflected strike helped Juventus beat 10-man AC Milan 1-0 away in a highly-anticipated Serie A showdown on Sunday. AC Milan were beset by injuries and suspensions as Stefano Pioli had to opt for third-choice goalkeeper Antonio Mirante and