PETALING JAYA: It is a common expectation for children to follow in their parents’ footsteps but in the case of former squash international Azlan Iskandar, it was a different scenario. Azlan is a legendary figure in the wall-bashing world, but his children are making their mark in the field of martial arts – Brazilian jiujitsu. He, however,...
PETALING JAYA: A bigger temporary evacuation centre is being considered following flash floods in Kampung Bangi and Bangi Lama. Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said in a Facebook post on Sunday (Nov 5) that discussions were conducted after he visited the two temporary centres at the Kampung Bangi MPKK Balairaya and Tadika Perpaduan Taman Bangi Ria. "Both are...
KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah on Sunday (Nov 5) expressed his sorrow over the suffering of the Palestinian people who were victims of the brutality of the Israeli regime. Sultan Nazrin also expressed concerns that the world which is currently 'sick' will worsen if the crisis of competition and conflict is allowed...
KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah said acts to find faults, humiliate, spread slanders and conspiracy to topple one another should stop so that the country is calmer and the people could be more prosperous. He said the feeling of humanity and being humanitarian should merged and reflected in words and actions. "God created...
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday said he will hand leadership of the ruling People's Action Party to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as soon as the party's 70th anniversary in November 2024, a year before an election is due. The party is widely expected to extend its dominance of a nation...
KUALA KANGSAR: Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah on Sunday (Nov 5) conferred the title of Seniman Diraja (Royal Artist) on the country's famous cartoonist Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid, who is better known as Lat. Sultan Nazrin bestowed the honour on Lat, 72, at the investiture ceremony for Perak state awards and medal recipients in conjunction...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has commended Japan’s stand for humanitarian assistance to be allowed into Gaza, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Malaysia also appreciated Japan’s position on the illegal settlement by Israel into Palestine and the need for peace in the region. “Although there are differences in emphasis between Malaysia and Japan on the issue,...
KUALA LUMPUR: What was supposed to be a quick process of catching a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johor turned out to be an unpleasant experience for Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president expressed his disappointment after his 9.30am flight was delayed by almost an hour due to catering issues on the plane. Expressing...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Muslim Scholars Association of Malaysia (PUM) has suggested that the government should urge Arab and Islamic countries to reject any efforts to normalise relations with Israel and continue to strengthen their support for the struggle of the Palestinians. It is one of the ten resolutions of the Palestine-Israel Conflict seminar on Saturday (Nov...
Will he do the same when he performs here next January? Most people go to concerts to listen to good music, but if you're at Chinese singer Joker Xue's show, you might be in for a treat. Recently, the 40-year-old star, who's currently on his Extraterrestrial World Tour in China, would get his videographer to pick out the prettiest fans...
