DHAKA - Md. Rakibul Ahsan was finishing a logo he had designed for a foreign client as the deadline fast approached. Just before he could hit send, Bangladesh's internet was shut down, stranding him and the rest of the country offline. Student-led protests against quotas for highly sought-after government jobs led to violent clashes that killed...
The MyKid card was a boon to Malaysian parents. It is an identity card that can be used to get medical treatment, access pre-school services, and pass through airport security, among other things, for children under 12 years old. In June 2023, the National Registration Department (NRD) announced that it had suspended the issuance of the MyKid...
GELANG PATAH: A pet monkey suddenly turned aggressive and felt threatened by the presence of students around him. The primate which was no stranger to the students of SMK Taman Nusajaya in Taman Nusantara, Gelang Patah was not of its usual self on Friday (July 26). “The usually tame monkey suddenly attacked one of the students on...
VIENTIANE: Malaysia, as the country coordinator for Asean-China Dialogue Relations, will intensify efforts to finalise the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia, which assumed the role of country coordinator this year, aims to establish a code of conduct accepted by all parties. "As the country...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tragedy struck a Kuala Lumpur shopping mall in Setapak on Thursday (July 25) when a 16-year-old boy died after a fall from the 20th floor of the building. According to Sinar Harian, Wangsa Maju OCPD Asst Comm Mohammad Lazim Ismail, reported that the incident was first brought to their attention at 8.39pm. "The victim, a...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong extended his deepest condolences to the family of Tun Michael Chen Wing Sum, who passed away on Friday (July 26) afternoon. The MCA president expressed his profound sadness at the passing of the former party deputy president. "Tun Michael was a dedicated leader whose impact on our party and...
Retired naval officer Jaafar Sidek Mohd Piah, 77, looks forward to Wednesday mornings. It is on that day that he gathers with his group of friends for breakfast at an Indian restaurant in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Over roti canai, thosai and teh tarik, these senior citizens’ conversation and laughter would fill the air and Jaafar says...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) will extend the operation hours for the Bukit Jalil LRT station until 1am on Sunday (July 28). Prasarana said in a statement today that the operations of all connecting stations will also be extended to allow users to continue to their final destinations. "The public is advised to use public transportation...
PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators have obtained new leads on the Scorpene submarine probe, where a local company is believed to have made payments amounting to RM42mil without the knowledge of its board of directors. It is learnt that based on the latest findings, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reviewed its investigation, with focus given to the...
IPOH: The lake and ponds at Taiping Lake Gardens are experiencing a nearly 70 per cent reduction in water levels, said Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir. He said that the drop in the water level of the river, which serves as a water source for the ponds, is contributing to the reduction...
