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China backs early settlement of Palestinian issue

ISTANBUL: China said Tuesday that the Middle East has never been the “backyard of any major power” as it expressed its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab nations. Beijing’s renewed support to Arab countries came during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Adel Al

Ahmad Zahid: OIC member states’ collective responsibility to counter Islamophobia

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it is the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states’ collective responsibility to counter Islamophobia by encouraging dialogue, raising awareness and disseminating a positive message of Islam to the world. He said addressing Islamophobia entailed various levels of

Return of Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to China tears up zoo-keeper guardian

SEPANG: The departure of giant panda cubs Yi Yi and Sheng Yi for China will leave a long-lasting impression on one of its guardians, Azrennizam Ibrahim. During the process of unloading the two pandas at the animal hotel situated at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Cargo Complex here, Azrennizam,

5G Rahmah allows Sabahans get quality smartphones at affordable prices

KOTA KINABALU: The 5G Rahmah package, launched yesterday, allows Sabahans to get a quality smartphone at a cheap price. However, at the same time, the Sabahans think that the telecommunications companies (telcos) involved also need to state the minimum internet speed commitment they can provide for users. Marine technician, Muhaidie

5G Rahmah package seen as providing comprehensive benefits to all

KUALA LUMPUR: The launch of the 5G Rahmah package yesterday is seen as providing more comprehensive benefits, and covering all levels of society.           Zuriani Aimi Mustaffa, 45, from Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, said the initiative gives a positive signal to individual from M40 group like herself, who receive hardly any benefit

Maksak urged to reduce dependancy on external consultants

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Government Servants’ Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) has been urged to reduce dependency on external consultants by giving full confidence to civil servants to perform their duties within their capacity and respective abilities. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali who is also the

Mike Mahen, Liek Hou sweep SAM-100PLUS top awards  

PETALING JAYA: Bodybuilder Datuk Mohd Syarul Azman Mahen Abdullah was crowned as the Best Athlete in the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM)-100PLUS Awards 2022 ceremony last night. Mohd Syarul Azman, who is better known as Mike Mahen, clinched the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships for the fifth time in

PH candidate proposes special lane for voters working in S’pore

JOHOR BAHRU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Suhaizan Kaiat has proposed that the government provide a special lane at the country’s entry point in Johor for voters of the Pulai parliamentary by-election who are working or living in Singapore to return home and cast their votes on Sept 19. He said