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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, listens to a dua recitation before departing abroad for medical treatment. His Majesty’s special aircraft took off from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base in Subang this morning (February 7). — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar/Royal Press Office

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Istana Negara: King departs for medical treatment abroad

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that Malaysia does not want any party to exploit its position as a semiconductor and regional logistics hub for illegal activities. — Bernama pic

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Malaysia takes Nvidia AI chip smuggling claims to China seriously, reaffirms export control compliance, minister says

On Wednesday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Na’im Mokhtar announced plans to introduce new rules requiring organisers to seek approval from religious authorities before inviting Muslim leaders to non-Muslim religious celebrations and funerals. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Cabinet: Jakim’s advice not policy, religious guidelines need approval

US President Donald Trump arrives at the National Prayer Breakfast in the US Capitol yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

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According to the joint statement by the Ministry of Digital and Google Cloud, 97 per cent of the participants experienced weekly time savings of up to 3.25 hours per person while 91 per cent of them said that generative AI has helped improve their work quality. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Over 400,000 Malaysian civil servants now have access to Google Gemini: Here’s what they are using it for

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during a press conference at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya February 7, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Government appoints three new companies for vehicle inspections, says transport minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives for a visit ahead of the Thaipusam festival at the Batu Caves Hindu temple February 7, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Respect is enough: No need for interfaith event guidelines, says Anwar

The government is targeting to increase the national recycling rate (NRR) of household wastes to 40 per cent this year, under the 12th Malaysia Plan. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

The growing e-waste crisis in Malaysia: What you need to know and how to act

The 39-year-old faced four charges over incidents involving three 14-year-old students, whom he slapped and threw a chair at, as well as another student, whom he struck on the back of the head, pulled by the hair, and forced a wad of paper into the mouth. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Slaps, thrown chair and paper gag: Muar teacher fined RM4,900 for classroom assault on 14-year-old students

Malaysian influencer Eyka was reported missing after entering a forest in Bandung to film paranormal content. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Indonesian police confirm Malaysian influencer’s 48-hour ‘disappearance’ in Bandung forest staged for social media views

The Himalayan griffon (left) and hair-crested drongo were recently spotted in Singapore. — Picture from Facebook/Daniel Ong and Bai Qw

Singapore / 11 h ago

Singapore’s birdwatchers thrilled over rare appearances of Himalayan griffon, drongo on island

Saifuddin was responding to Datuk Dr Alias Razak (PN-Kuala Nerus), who had inquired about the progress of investigations into allegations of improper issuance of medical visas to foreign nationals without following proper procedures. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Home minister confirms 22 Immigration officers questioned in medical visa probe

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino speaking during his weekly press conference in Panama City yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Panama rejects US free passage claim over canal, pulls out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative

An altercation happened on the Singapore Airlines Flight SQ826 to Shanghai. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore Airlines: Two passengers booted out of Shanghai-bound flight for ‘verbally and physically’ abusing cabin crew (VIDEO)

Enjoy happy meals at La Stellar Maison where a playful interpretation of that famous banana duct tape artwork is reimagined with a cast iron pan — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 17 h ago

La Stellar Maison is a welcome addition to Bangsar with their happy meals of handmade pasta and risotto with local twists

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A Palestinian man clears debris on the first floor of a destroyed building in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 5, 2025, during a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas. — AFP pic

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Sarawak is home to two crocodile species, which is the iconic ‘Crocodylus porosus’ and the elusive ‘Tomistoma schlegelii’. — Bernama pic

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Coexisting with crocodiles — Emerald Keith Anak Menai and Hasmahzaiti Omar

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People walk amid collapsed buildings along Saftawi street in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on February 5, 2025 during a ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. — AFP pic

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In a world where negativity often grabs the loudest microphone, gratitude offers a quieter but more enduring revolution. — Unsplash pic

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar reiterated the guidelines were still undergoing consultations with the relevant authorities, including state Islamic religious councils, and would be reviewed when the muzakarah committee of the Council meets from February 25-27. — Bernama pic

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Engage with minister on guidelines for Muslims — Hafiz Hassan

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul yesterday ruled that the issue of the so-called royal addendum should not be raised during debates in Parliamen. — Bernama pic

2d ago

No error in Speaker’s ruling, then and now — Hafiz Hassan

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04 Feb 2025

Anti-corruption rally organisers deserve clarity on legal basis of investigation — Hafiz Hassan

Sultan Ibrahim reminded MPs yesterday that Parliament should prioritise the nation’s prosperity, unity, and transparency over personal agendas and heated arguments. — Bernama pic

04 Feb 2025

Timely reminders for the people’s representatives — Hafiz Hassan

Global crises demand urgent action — could reforming governance systems be the key to unlocking the potential of the SDGs? — Unsplash pic

04 Feb 2025

Can the rule of law save our planet? — Latha Arweena Shoffieah and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

This aerial view shows smoke billowing from a forest fire affecting the Brasilia National Park in Brasilia on September 16, 2024. Brazil is suffering the effects of a multiplication of fires from north to south in the midst of an extreme drought linked to climate change. Rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events are creating severe impacts on ecosystems, economies, and communities. — AFP pic

03 Feb 2025

The world at crisis point, humanity at breaking point — Ahmad Ibrahim

According to the author, future auditors must understand their role in ESG reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and reliability in disclosures. Internal auditors play a crucial role in risk management and sustainability by reviewing and quality-checking sustainability data. — Unsplash pic

03 Feb 2025

The role of future internal auditors in ensuring sustainability — Azleen Ilias

Students from Sekretariat Rakyat Benci Rasuah protest against their members who were called up by the police at Dang Wangi police headquarters. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

03 Feb 2025

It’s freedom under the law, not freedom from the law — Hafiz Hassan

Applications like WhatsApp and Telegram provide immense convenience in improving communication and productivity.

02 Feb 2025

The threat of organisational data leaks through WhatsApp and Telegram — Nur Syazwani binti Ahmad

Alcohol laws are enacted worldwide, and are different from country to country. Even in one country, the laws may be different in each state and in each territory. — Reuters pic

01 Feb 2025

Why laws on alcohol and why not liquor control zones? — Hafiz Hassan

Gen Z workers naturally identify ways to integrate technology into workflows and improve processes.— AFP pic

01 Feb 2025

Empowering Gen Z to innovate industries — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

Youths protesting against corruption in front of the Dataran Merdeka. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

31 Jan 2025

It takes two to tango, three to make a peaceful assembly lawful — Hafiz Hassan

An illustrative photo shows a toothbrush placed atop a set of false teeth. — AFP pic

30 Jan 2025

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