Queen extends aid to tithe recipients, single mothers

JOHOR BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extended donations to 300 recipients comprising asnaf and single mothers. The contributions were handed over by Her Highness Che' Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor and Her Highness Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim, during an iftar event at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here on...

Sabah government has expanded programmes to support rakyat, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 3,000 Rumah Mesra SMJ units will be built this year to provide housing for hardcore poor families, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. "This housing initiative also includes employment opportunities for heads of households from the hardcore poor category, a programme that began two years ago," he said. He added that...

Fasting correctly can aid weight loss during Ramadan, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: As Ramadan enters its third week, those fasting may feel more comfortable with not eating and drinking for over 13 hours a day. The stomach may no longer rumble, and the throat can better endure thirst. Some might even notice their clothes fitting more loosely. Fasting can promote weight loss, and studies show it can...

King, Queen attend breaking of fast event with ministers, foreign envoys

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty the Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah, attended a breaking of fast event with Cabinet ministers and foreign envoys at Istana Negara here on Thursday (March 6) night. Also present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan...