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Over 2,000 job opportunities available at MOHE’s Putrajaya Festival of Ideas

Over 2,000 job opportunities available at MOHE’s Putrajaya Festival of Ideas

According to MOHE, the carnival will also provide career counselling services to help enhance success rates during interview sessions.
Tue Nov 19 2024
King Charles celebrates 76th birthday by opening food hubs

King Charles celebrates 76th birthday by opening food hubs

The food distribution hubs are part of King Charles' project designed to cut waste and support charities that help those who are hungry.
Thu Nov 14 2024
ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

The marriage-themed festival comes at a time when China is looking to spur weddings and births to counter a shrinking population.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Harness Deepavali spirit to bring Malaysia to greater heights - PM

Harness Deepavali spirit to bring Malaysia to greater heights - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this aligns with the history and significance of the Festival of Lights, which goes beyond mere feasting.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians

Festival of lights to illuminate unity among Malaysians

Deepavali, meaning "Festival of Lights" in Sanskrit, is when Hindus light clay lamps called "diyas" to illuminate their homes.
Thu Oct 31 2024
PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees

PM extends Deepavali greetings to Hindu devotees

Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated tomorrow.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Cultural parade in Teluk Intan held without permit - Perak Police Chief

Cultural parade in Teluk Intan held without permit - Perak Police Chief

Police have confirmed that the parade at Dataran Menara Condong in Teluk Intan, which saw the participants waving China flags, was held without a permit.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Waving China flags: Guan Gong Cultural Association apologises to Malaysians

Waving China flags: Guan Gong Cultural Association apologises to Malaysians

The Guan Gong Cultural Association of Malaysia has apologised to all Malaysians for the incident involving the waving of China flags during the International Guan Gong Cultural Festival in Perak.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection

Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection

Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers

Short of female free divers, Japanese sea festival turns to volunteers

Japan's storied "ama" prayed for an abundant catch in a ceremony held by these female free divers for decades.
Sun Jul 28 2024
PM wants hardcore poverty in Sabah to be eradicated by end of July

PM wants hardcore poverty in Sabah to be eradicated by end of July

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the issue of hardcore poverty in Sabah, is far more serious than other states such as Penang and Selangor.
Fri May 31 2024
Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films

Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films

The Hollywood star has already taken out a mortgage on 10 acres of his waterfront property in California to help fund the film project.
Tue May 21 2024
Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better

Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better

The global #MeToo movement has exposed men accused of sexual harassment in fields including entertainment, politics and business.
Thu May 16 2024
Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day

Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day

After six months of war, their focus is on surviving Israeli air strikes, shelling, a ground offensive and a humanitarian crisis.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Sabahans celebrate Aidilfitri in the spirit of togetherness

Sabahans celebrate Aidilfitri in the spirit of togetherness

On the first day of Aidilfitri today, most Muslims in Sabah celebrate the festival with family and relatives, in addition to house-to-house visits.
Wed Apr 10 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024