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Putra Heights Tragedy: 87 houses completely destroyed, uninhabitable, 148 would need repairs before residents can move in – Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM, April 3: A total of 87 houses have been categorised as “total loss” that…

Low Public Awareness On Returning Unused Medication, Wastage Leads To Shortage Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) — Public awareness on returning medicines obtained from public health clinics or…

Sarawak Delta Geopark on track for UNESCO recognition

KUCHING, April 3 (Bernama) — The Sarawak government is on course to secure UNESCO Global Geopark…

When the Eagle Sneezes, Malaysia Must Not Catch a Cold

The following is a statement from the Member of Parliament for Ipoh Timur, Howard Lee, following…

Number of Children Experiencing Mental Health Issues Doubles

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) — One in six children in Malaysia has been found to experience mental health…

Driving AI for the common good of humanity

by Emeritus Professor Ng Kwan Hoong Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined…

From Africa To Europe, Malaysian Duo Continue World Expedition In 4WD Vehicle

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) — They spent eight months driving overland across Africa in a four-wheel…

Nations Express Alarm Over US Tariffs: Warnings Of Economic Fallout, Trade Disruption

LONDON, April 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) — The British government and business groups on Wednesday voiced broad concern…

Corporate Chery Aid: Chery’s generosity for fire victims sets a new standard

by Dr Rahim Said In times of crisis, corporate social responsibility (CSR) often separates the true…

UN Warns Of Worsening Health Crisis In Myanmar After Devastating Earthquake

YANGON, April 2 (Bernama-WAM) — United Nations officials have voiced concerns about a potential health crisis…

Malaysia To Expand Flight Connectivity To Europe – Loke

SEPANG, April 2 (Bernama) — Malaysia is working towards expanding its flight connectivity to Europe, said Transport Minister Anthony…

Fire dept to inspect 32-ft deep crater formed at gas pipeline fire site

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has dispatched a…

Project near Putra Heights fire site had Subang Jaya council’s approval

SUBANG JAYA, April 2: The Subang Jaya City Council (MPSJ) had approved a development project near…

The Inferno in Puchong: A Tragedy That Should Never Have Happened

by Dr Rahim Said Years ago, as I watched some workers laying the pipeline in front…

Senior MATRADE, SIDEC officials to speak at April 9 Business Forum in KL on government grants and economic outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1: Senior officials from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Selangor…

“Understand, Respect & Accept” Can Help Build Bridges of Unity

Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, Deputy Minister of National Unity KUALA LUMPUR, April 2: When Senator Saraswathy Kandasami,…

Gas Pipeline Fire: Risk of secondary explosion very low, says fire chief

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The likelihood of a secondary explosion following the gas pipeline fire…

(Updated) Gas Pipeline Blaze: 112 victims, 49 houses affected

Updating with additional information. KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — A total of 112 individuals and…

(Updated) Putra Heights Fire: Smoke continues to be seen from surrounding areas

Updating with new info. SUBANG JAYA, April 1: Heavy smoke continued to be seen from the…

Pekan Rabu: A Kedahan’s Must-Visit Before Hari Raya  

by Dr Rahim Said As the final days before Hari Raya approach, Alor Setar welcomes home…

Reminiscing the Golden Days of Raya in Alor Setar

by Dr Rahim Said Growing up in the 1950s, Hari Raya was an occasion we eagerly…

Several high-rises in Bangkok evacuated amid likely aftershocks following March 28 earthquake in Myanmar

BANGKOK, March 31 (Bernama-dpa) — Several high-rise buildings in Bangkok have been evacuated on Monday after…

Muslims nationwide welcome Syawal with their famillies, friends

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31: Following a month of fasting during Ramadan, many Muslims around the country…

Hari Raya Aidilfitri: A homecoming of the heart

by Dr Rahim Said When I was a child growing up in Alor Setar, Hari Raya…