A great liberator who freed even his jailor
Excerpt of remarks by President Barack Obama at Memorial Service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Mandela funeral cortege to process through Pretoria
Mandela's remains will lie in state at the Union Buildings -- the official seat of the South African government -- on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Sat Dec 07 2013
World leaders to honour Mandela
South Africa on Saturday began preparations to host US President Barack Obama and other world leaders eager to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela during 10 days of mourning.
Sat Dec 07 2013
What's so special about Mandela?
Bryan Pearson pens his thoughts on Nelson Mandela based on his experience as a correspondent covering South Africas first black president.
Sat Dec 07 2013
Mandela's example inspired Obama to enter politics
Mandela was elected the first black president of South Africa. Obama became the first black president of his country a century and a half after the end of slavery.
Sat Dec 07 2013
Mandela at heart of anti-apartheid struggle, free or behind bars
From the launch of the armed struggle to secret talks with the white-minority government, Nelson Mandela was at the forefront of all the major chapters in the anti-apartheid history.
Sat Dec 07 2013
World mourns Nelson Mandela
South Africans sang, world leaders openly grieved and cyberspace erupted with Nelson Mandela tributes in a collage of languages as word spread that a man likened to a living saint had died.
Fri Dec 06 2013
Mandela brought the world toward a racial reconciliation
Mandela engaged in one of the world's most vital postwar tasks: dismantling the strong web of racist ideas.
Fri Dec 06 2013
Mandela actors hail icon, as new film tipped for boost
Two actors who have played Nelson Mandela on film paid tribute Thursday to the late icon.
Fri Dec 06 2013
South Africans say goodbye to Mandela with song, dance
In a mood of reflection and celebration of Mandela's amazing life, people waved flags, shouted "Viva Mandela!" and "Long live Madiba!"
Fri Dec 06 2013
Malaysians woke up to news of Mandela's death
Malaysians mourn the death of former South African leader Nelson Mandela on Twitter with '#RIPNelsonMandela' trending on Malaysia's timeline.
Fri Dec 06 2013
Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela dies aged 95
Nelson Mandela died at his Johannesburg home surrounded by his family, after a long battle against lung infection.
Fri Dec 06 2013
World leaders mourn on Mandela's death
Several world leaders and celebrities expressed their condolence via media social with the passing of a South Africas iconic leader, Nelson Mandela.
Fri Dec 06 2013
"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father." -- Jacob Zuma
Address to the nation by President Jacob Zuma on the departure of former President Nelson Mandela
Thu Dec 05 2013
He belongs to the ages - Barack Obama
Barack Obama's speech from the White House on the passing of Nelson Mandela.
Thu Dec 05 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024