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Over 200 foreign children, guardians at Baitul Mahabbah, Dewan Rakyat told

Over 200 foreign children, guardians at Baitul Mahabbah, Dewan Rakyat told

Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar saysd their placement at the institution is temporary until process of repatriation to their home is completed.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Police searching for teen girl missing since Nov 7

Police searching for teen girl missing since Nov 7

Che Nor Qurratu Aini was last seen leaving her home around 5pm to go to a convenience store, according to police.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Metrosfarm offers lifeline, second chance for homelesss

Metrosfarm offers lifeline, second chance for homelesss

Izuddin Mastuki says the IoT-based farm, which has been in operation for nearly two years, has successfully trained 14 homeless individuals.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Govt raises allocation for construction of new homes under PPRS - DPM Zahid

Govt raises allocation for construction of new homes under PPRS - DPM Zahid

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the size of the homes is also increased from 660 square feet to 680 square feet.
Thu Nov 07 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
Blinken says it is imperative to reach diplomatic resolution in Lebanon

Blinken says it is imperative to reach diplomatic resolution in Lebanon

Israel says its aim in Lebanon is to make it safe for thousands of Israelis to return to homes they fled under fire from Hezbollah.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Singapore weighs preserving Lee Kuan Yew's home as national monument

Singapore weighs preserving Lee Kuan Yew's home as national monument

Preserving it as a national monument allows the heritage board to halt any operation that could destroy, damage, or alter the home.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north

Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north

A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry

No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry

The Home Ministry said it does not currently plan to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry on the matter.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Taman Melawati landslide: Detailed probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB

Taman Melawati landslide: Detailed probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a thorough assessment will ensure the land's safety before residents can return home.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son to apply for demolition of family home

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son to apply for demolition of family home

The youngest son of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is applying to demolish the house at 38 Oxley Road.
Tue Oct 15 2024
King and Queen depart for home after Brunei visit

King and Queen depart for home after Brunei visit

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah departed for home today after ending their three-day state visit to Brunei.
Tue Oct 15 2024
GISB: Police investigate possibility of GISB charity home children watching militant video

GISB: Police investigate possibility of GISB charity home children watching militant video

Police said the children had been shown videos related to Abuya by the operators of the charity homes involved where they were placed.
Mon Oct 14 2024
GISB: Children’s separation necessary for thorough investigation - Home Minister

GISB: Children’s separation necessary for thorough investigation - Home Minister

Saifuddin says investigations are being conducted following legal procedures while focusing on the exploitation of women and children.
Fri Oct 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation

AWANI Tonight: GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation

The Selangor government has formed a special task force to oversee rehabilitation programmes for children rescued from care homes linked to GISB.
Tue Oct 08 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