Anwar launches book on Malaysia by Chinese economist

BEIJING:  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim  launched a book on Malaysia authored by renowned Chinese entrepreneur, economist and scholar Dr Yan Lijin. The launch was held on Tuesday (Sept 2) on  the sidelines of his business meeting with Chinese investors and business leaders here. The Chinese language book "Malaysia, Truly Asia: A Country That Captivates the Heart” features a foreword...

Technician electrocuted while doing repairs at Muar school

MUAR: A 53-year-old technician was electrocuted while carrying out repair works at a school hall. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim was believed to have fallen from the first floor after being electrocuted while helping with repair works at a school hall in Jalan Sayang at 9.53am on Monday (Sept 1). “The...

Verbal spat between business owners leads to saloon owner’s arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: A war of words with foul language led to the arrest of a business owner after a heated argument with another tenant on the same floor. Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Azam Ismail said that the victim, a 58-year-old saloon owner, filed a police report on the incident on Aug 26 after the...

Brazil Supreme Court’s Bolsonaro trial concludes under Trump’s scrutiny

BRASILIA (Reuters) -The landmark trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro enters its final phase on Tuesday as the Supreme Court begins hearing closing arguments in the case accusing the 70-year-old right-wing firebrand of orchestrating a plot to remain in power after he lost his 2022 reelection bid. The final stretch of the trial, expected to...

Public support spurred me to continue struggle, says Syamsul Haris’ mum

KAJANG: The mother of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin is thankful for all the support from the public. After the exhumation of her son's remains on Friday (Aug 29), Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun said the outpouring of encouragement and sympathy helped motivate her to continue the struggle to...

Budget 2026: Education Ministry to focus on anti-bullying framework, digital education, TVET

KUALA LUMPUR: Creating an anti-bullying framework in educational institutions, driving digital education, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are among the main focuses of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Budget 2026. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that, apart from this, efforts are also focused on empowering preschools and enhancing the potential of students...

Patriotism starts young

GEORGE TOWN: “I know that it has 14 lines, and the first line is red. Now, I know the colours and will remember these details,” the little girl said excitedly. Doris Yee is just six and she and her kindergarten mates, all dressed in colourful traditional attire, had just learnt the significance of National Day and...

Lau questions the focus on Sarawak in proposed RCI

SIBU: Senator Robert Lau has welcomed the proposal by former minister Zaid Ibrahim for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to examine how PETRONAS' wealth has been utilised, particularly concerning management, transparency and fairness in resource distribution among states. However, Lau noted that Zaid’s support appeared "conditional," as it was accompanied by a...

Tight security surrounds exhumation of UTM Palapes cadet for second post-mortem

KAJANG: Tight security, with police personnel and officers present, was seen at the Kampung Rinching Ulu Muslim Cemetery amid expectations that authorities will exhume the grave of UTM Reserve Officers’ Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. The victim's family members were at the scene as early as 7am on Friday (Aug 29). It was learnt that...

Customs Department clarifies liquor storage regulations for personal use

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is permitted to keep liquor at home for personal consumption without a licence, provided it is duty-paid, says the Customs department. In a statement on Thursday night (Aug 28), the department said the public was not required to keep records when purchasing duty-paid liquor from licensed outlets for personal consumption. "The requirement to...