PETALING JAYA: Everyone must remain objective over the recently introduced Dual Language Programme (DLP) guidelines, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that the implementation must adhere to the "Upholding Malay Language and Strengthening Command of English (MBMMBI)" policy, and work towards achieving the nation's goals. "We should not compromise students' right to learn Mathematics and Science...
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) warns that the cost of healthcare in the country may rise if practices such as fee-splitting by third-party administrators (TPAs) are not regulated. The association's president, Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, said in a statement on Wednesday (June 19) that regulating TPAs to curb unethical practices would protect the healthcare...
PARIS (Reuters) - In the Paris suburb where footballer Kylian Mbappe grew up, 22-year old Leana Aggoune said that she agrees with the French striker's call on young people to vote in the French parliamentary election this month. Many people here are children of immigrants, like the six-time Ligue 1 top goal scorer and national team...
LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Wear sunscreen is the advice at Euro 2024 from the Federal Office for Radiation Protection in Germany, which is doing all it can to protect fans from the dangers of UV radiation, but for now most are seeking shelter from the rain. For the massive number of fans flocking to 10 cities...
JOHOR BARU: Three underage boys are among four suspects arrested for allegedly kidnapping, beating up and threatening three teenagers here. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the police received a report on Sunday (June 16) morning about three 14-year-old boys who were kidnapped from a supermarket in Skudai. “Early investigations found that a group...
SIBU: A female student from a private higher education institution here lost RM13,750 after being deceived by an online part-time job offer. In her report to the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of the Sibu District Police on Sunday (June 16), the victim claimed that she received an offer to earn extra money through tasks on YouTube...
GEORGE TOWN: The country’s two largest political coalitions are being strategic by fielding local candidates in the upcoming Sungai Bakap state by-election, which will officially commence this Saturday (June 22). The Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional camp under the unity government is fielding former northern branch director of Aminuddin Baki Institute Dr Joohari Ariffin, 60, from PKR, while...
It has been two years since Malaysia reopened to international tourists. The tourism sector, which took a hit when the borders were closed from 2020 to 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has yet to fully recover. However, the tourism industry continues to show positive signs of recovery as tourist arrivals doubled over the past year. Based...
PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms and downpours have been forecasted in several states until 5pm today (June 17), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). It said the affected areas will include Putrajaya, Labuan, Perlis, the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor. "In Kedah, Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan have expressed their continued solidarity with the people of Gaza who are affected by the atrocities committed by the Zionist Israeli regime. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the commitment when he received a telephone call from his Pakistan counterpart Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (June 17). "I also praised Prime Minister...
