PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are considering strategic collaborations, which include plans to host the IACA Regional Summer Academy in Kuala Lumpur in 2025, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC announced on Thursday (Nov 28) that this topic was discussed between the Malaysian delegation and IACA Dean Prof Slagjana Taseva during...
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent survey conducted by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has found that destination attractions significantly influence Malaysians' decisions to holiday in Thailand. The study, titled "Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour", was undertaken in the first quarter of 2024 to explore the travel patterns of Malaysians, both domestically and internationally. "The findings revealed...
Who knew Joker Xue concerts can get so rowdy? The Chinese singer was in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday (Nov 23) for a gig. The 41-year-old, who's known for his interactions with the audience during his shows, was walking around the standing pit, shaking hands, giving high fives, and taking selfies with his fans. Naturally, the crowd rushed forward to get up-close with him. It's...
SEOUL: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday met with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office, here. The two leaders, accompanied by several ministers, held a bilateral meeting starting at 11.10am (10.10am Malaysian time) for about an hour where they touched on the achievements and progress made since both...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians entering China from Nov 30 will be able to enjoy visa-free stays from 15 days currently to 30 days. In a statement posted on the official China Embassy Facebook page on Friday (Nov 22), it stated that the move would start from midnight on Nov 30 until midnight Dec 31, 2025. "China is to...
A 61-year-old man from Malaysia has proven that parents will do anything for their kids. Mohamad Zulkifli, a 27-year-old doctor from Kelantan, was diagnosed with kidney failure four years ago. Speaking to Malaysian media WeirdKaya, Dr Zulkifli said he discovered his condition in 2020, when he “started experiencing symptoms like vomiting and dizziness". He was in the midst of finishing...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been successfully re-elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (Uncitral) for the 2025-2031 term. The election, held during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Nov 20, saw Malaysia secure one of the eight Asia Pacific Group seats with the highest number...
KUALA LUMPUR: The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam has announced the elevation of Malaysia and Vietnam bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Thursday (Nov 21), Lam underscored his productive discussions with...
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will investigate reports of students from Thailand crossing Sungai Golok daily to attend school in Malaysia, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that if these students are Malaysians, this should not occur as the government has provided various access and educational facilities for its citizens. "If these children are Malaysians, they should...
It's simply in our nature as humans to reach for the stars, no matter the cost – whether technology, peace, or lives are lost. But as we go beyond our limits even in the face of such obstacles, will we still be able to hold on to our humanity? This is the challenge faced by washed-up...
