Author: Bernama

University students play key role in uplifting people’s spirit

GEORGE TOWN: University students have been advised to play significant roles in the effort to boost the spirit of the people. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said there were many historical records around the world that show how the aspirations and great thinking of students have successfully

Top Glove committed to conserving nature and supporting local communities

KUALA LUMPUR: Top Glove Corporation Bhd, through its charitable arm, the Top Glove Foundation (TGF), is committed to a series of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, aimed at conserving nature and supporting the livelihoods of the local community. This commitment is exemplified by the ongoing sponsorship by the world’s

Sudanese army says 16 civilians killed in attack in Khartoum

KHARTOUM: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said 16 civilians were killed in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum on Sunday, reported Xinhua. The army said the RSF carried out “indiscriminate shelling” on Karari and Wad al-Bakhit neighbourhoods in northern Omdurman, northwest of the

Tok Batin’s leadership key to developing Beswok’s ecotourism potential

SUNGAI SIPUT: Today, more Orang Asli communities recognised the opportunities that tourism development brings to their social and economic conditions. For development to take place within the community, the village head or Tok Batin has a vital role in developing the village potential given his ability to mobilise the people.

Max Verstappen wins 10 races in a row, breaks F1 record

ISTANBUL: Max Verstappen claimed his 10th consecutive Formula One grand prix title on Sunday, breaking a tie with Germany’s Sebastian Vettel for the most in history. According to Anadolu Agency (AA), the Dutch driver won the 53-lap race at Autodromo Nazionale Monza ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez and third-place

Civil servant, suspected of adultery, dies in brawl 

KOTA BHARU: A civil servant died after being involved in a brawl at an eatery on Jalan Lama Pasir Putih-Machang in front of Machang Hospital here yesterday. State police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the altercation involving two individuals, aged 51 and 46, occurred at around 11 am. “As

Fatwa against voting for me is absurd: PH candidate

JOHOR BAHRU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Suhaizan Kaiat described the political fatwa issued by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhiyiddin Yassin that it is forbidden to vote for unity government party candidates, as purely using religion for political gains. Suhaizan said the act was inappropriate and as an experienced

Ahmad Zahid appeals to Chinese voters in Pulai to support PH candidate  

JOHOR BAHRU: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hopes Chinese voters will continue to support Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its candidate for the Pulai parliamentary by-election, Suhaizan Kaiat, as they supported the previous MP, the late Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. He said Suhaizan deserved their support

Anwar: I wouldn’t want to be PM if principles in constitution disputed  

MUAR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that he would not want to be Prime Minister if the principles contained in the Federal Constitution, including the rights of the Malays and the position of Islam, were disputed. Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said therefore, irresponsible parties, especially

Former Bersatu assemblyman joins Amanah

JOHOR BAHRU: The former assemblyman for Larkin from Bersatu, Datuk Mohd Izhar Ahmad announced joining Parti Amanah last night. He handed over his membership form to Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu at a MADANI unity mega ceramah at Taman Rekreasi Taman Uda Utama here which was attended by the