‘I am a Malay Muslim’, Dr M tells court

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the High Court here that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had lied to the public when he called the former premier "Mahathir anak lelaki Iskandar Kutty". The former prime minister, who testified in a lawsuit he initiated against the current Deputy Prime Minister for alleged defamation, said that...

M’sian Chinese Man Adopted 3 Malay Boys 16 Years Ago & Raised Them Like His Own

His mum also treats the boys like her grandchildren. Here’s a wholesome story that will warm your hearts. It's not often that you hear of someone adopting not one, but three kids of a different race and religion from themselves. But that’s exactly what Michael Tong, a Malaysian Chinese, did in his late 30s. Recounting his story in an interview with...

Malaysian fans confused by HK actor Kenneth Ma’s ‘aku makan’ greeting

PETALING JAYA: Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma fumbled with his Malay and made a faux pas by saying “aku makan” when greeting his Malaysian fans recently, reported Sin Chew Daily. The 50-year-old, here to attend the opening of a G2000 outlet at The Exchange TRX, had wanted to say “apa khabar” but ended up blurting “aku...

Everyone to empower Syariah courts regardless of political affiliation, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Syariah Judiciary Committee under the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) has been told to engage with all ulamas, including those affiliated with the opposition, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said on Sunday (Feb 18) that any engagement to empower the Syariah Courts will include all stakeholders regardless...