Organisers mooting ‘Save Malaysia’ rallies in Bagan Datuk, Permatang Pauh

PETALING JAYA: The Save Malaysia rally may be held in Permatang Pauh and Bagan said Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz (pic). "The plan is to have it in Permatang Pauh and Bagan Datuk. Many people still want to protest," said the rally's organising committee member on Sunday (Sept 17). Bagan Datuk is Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

Anwar invites China’s Xi Jinping and Li Qiang to visit Malaysia next year

NANNING: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to visit Malaysia next year to commemorate five decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries. "The 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations is being planned together, and various activities will be held in Malaysia and China. "Once again, I extend an...

Public can now apply to be SPM 2023 exam invigilators

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, the public can apply to be invigilators for 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Sept 17), the Education Ministry invited the public to apply to be invigilators. It said that applications are open from Sept 12 until Oct 31 and those interested can submit their...

Malaysia, China sign three MOUs worth nearly RM20bil

NANNING: Malaysia and China have inked three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) worth RM19.84bil. The first MOU, worth RM15bil, was inked between Citaglobal Bhd and Shanghai Sus Environment on exploring the potential collaboration for developing waste to energy power plants primarily in Malaysia. ALSO READ: M'sia recorded RM132.6bil in approved investments for first half of 2023, says Tengku Zafrul The...

Willpower takes retired teacher on solo scooter expedition to seven countries

KUALA LUMPUR: A retired teacher has proven that a strong spirit is a powerful force that can drive us to achieve our goals including going on a solo motorcycle tour to seven countries covering a distance of over 30,000km. For the road expedition which took him almost four years to complete, Mohammad Lasim Deraman rode his...

Comms Ministry aims to make ‘Keretapi Sarong’ a National Month activity

KUCHING: The Communications and Digital Ministry aims to turn the "Keretapi Sarong" flash mob programme into a National Month activity next year, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications and Digital Minister said the programme that took place on Saturday (Sept 16) received encouraging response with the participation of over 10,000 people of various ages and races. "It crossed...

Warm welcome for M’sia’s golden girl

IT was a jubilant return to Malaysia for Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) student Tammy Tan Hui Ling recently. A gold medallist at the World University Games (Universiade) women’s qiangshu (spear) event in Chengdu, China, she returned home to a rousing welcome from her university mates and faculty members. Tan, a final year Bachelor...

Satay’s new-found fame

SEPANG: Satay is set to achieve a new level of fame in Selangor, following the state’s plan to gazette the popular dish as its heritage food. A proposal on the matter would be sent to the state executive council later this year, said Selangor State Heritage and Malay Customs Corporation chairman Borhan Aman Shah. “Although satay is...