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Thai film fest returns to Malaysia with five renowned movies

KUALA LUMPUR: The Thai Film Festival returns to Malaysia on July 13 to 16 with five renowned films following the two successful events previously hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia in 2017 and 2019. The festival, with the theme “Bridging Thainess to International Audience”, will feature the films

Endemic phase of Covid19: New SOP to be presented to Cabinet next week

PUTRAJAYA: The decision on whether Malaysia will enter the endemic phase of Covid-19 will be made after the Ministry of Health (MoH) presents a report on new recommendations and standard operating procedures (SOP) to the Cabinet next week, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Malaysia is currently in the transition

Joe Biden defends dictator remark about Xi Jinping

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday stood by his recent comparison of the Chinese state and party leader Xi Jinping to a “dictator”, reported German news agency (dpa). Asked whether his comments, which were blasted by Beijing, risked undermining the recent rapprochement between China and the US, Biden said

Asiad: Two-gold target for squash squad

KUALA LUMPUR: The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) and the National Sports Council (MSN) are targeting two gold medals through the national squash squad at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou this September.  SRAM coaching director Major (Rtd) S Maniam, however, said they did not specify the events for

KBS receives more than 125 sports matching grant applications

PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) received more than 125 applications for Sports Matching Grants (GPS) from various parties who are keen to organise sports programmes and events in the country after it was officially launched on June 1. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the

Hardcore poverty: It’s expensive to be poor

BY NINA MUSLIM KUALA LUMPUR: In this quiet little hamlet, smack dab in the middle of the sprawling metropolis that is Kuala Lumpur, dozens of people stand in line patiently to receive food aid, a daily occurrence for many. One woman easily stood out from the throng, her wizened brown

Malaysia can send second astronaut if country remains committed: Sheikh Muszaphar

KUCHING: Political stability and a progressive government will propel Malaysia to achieve its commitment to send a second astronaut in 2030, said the nation’s first astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor. He said the initiative under the Malaysian National Space Agency’s blueprint aims to send the country’s first ‘angkasawati’ or

UUM breaks into top 100 Asia University Rankings

ALOR SETAR: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has made it to the top 100 of the Asia University Rankings 2023 released by the Times Higher Education (THE). Its vice chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Fo’ad Sakdan said that UUM has moved up 56 spots in the past three years, since 2021, to

Ambank merger still a rumour

KUALA LUMPUR: AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) has clarified that the recent media reports involving AmBank Group regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are purely speculative. “As you are aware, we are governed by exacting disclosure requirements. “If and when we have anything pertinent to announce, in accordance with best practices and

Ringgit weaker against greenback at opening

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its downtrend to open lower against the US dollar on Friday after the greenback continued to strengthen on encouraging economic data, an economist said. At 9 am, the local unit fell to 4.6630/6670 versus the greenback compared to 4.6525/6580 at Thursday’s close. ActivTrades trader, Dyogenes