National Day: Restaurant owner offers cassava-based dishes for free to customers for a week
Malaysians are resorting to various ways to express their patriotism ahead of the 67th Independence Day celebration tomorrow.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Inmates released through PBSL vow to turn over a new leaf
Prisoners selected to be released today through the Licensed Release of Prisoners in conjunction with the 66th Independence Day.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Former minister, writer among Myanmar prisoners freed in amnesty
Myanmar's political detainees were given amnesty to mark the country's independence day.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty
Myanmar's military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country's independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Russian attack kills 22 civilians on Ukraine's Independence Day, Kyiv officials say
Zelenskiy said rockets hit a train in the small town of Chaplyne, some 145 km west of Russian-occupied Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Indonesia at 'pinnacle of global leadership', president says
Jokowi reiterated calls for Indonesia to be a "bridge of peace" between Russia and Ukraine.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Korean PM to recommend presidential pardon for Samsung's Lee
If Yoon agrees, the pardon could come around the time of South Korea's Independence Day on Aug. 15, when they are traditionally handed out.
Wed Jul 27 2022
In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack
Karen Britten along with two of her neighbors in Highland Park housed dozens of parade goers during an hours-long lockdown.
Wed Jul 06 2022
KL Tower to light up in Tajikistan's national flag colours to mark Independence Day on Thursday
The display will start from 8 pm to 9 pm, the Tajikistan Embassy in Malaysia said in a statement.
Wed Sep 08 2021
My 'Merdeka Action List'
I would encourage you to do the same so that you have something to work towards and something to look forward to.
Tue Aug 31 2021
Man treasures copy of newspaper from 1957 Independence Day
Although someone wanted to buy his copy of The Sunday Times from Sept 1, 1957 which had reported Malaysia's independence from British rule, Mohd Tarmizi Ismail, 45, believes it has a far higher value.
Mon Aug 30 2021
'Get a shot, have a beer': Biden, Anheuser-Busch push July vaccination goal
From free beer to free childcare, Biden touted new efforts to get 70 pct of US adults inoculated by July 4.
Thu Jun 03 2021
5 easy ways to show our patriotism this National Day!
Malaysia is celebrating its 63rd Independence Day today. While Malaysians are still under the Recovery Movement Control Order, here are some easy ways for you to show your love for the country.
Mon Aug 31 2020
FAMA sets up six more pasar tani in Selangor
FAMA will set up six more farmers markets (pasar tani) in the state in addition to the existing 43 markets operating since Aug 16.
Sun Aug 30 2020
WEEKENDER - Want to get into the Merdeka spirit? These are the films to watch!
To honour the country's 63rd Independence Day, Astro will be premiering exclusive merdeka programs, films and documentaries from 25th August to 17th September.
Sun Aug 30 2020
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024