IT’S time to throw caution to the wind and go for broke. And for gold. Azizulhasni Awang must dare to take risks if he is to realise his ambition of capturing the elusive Olympic gold medal for Malaysia, says former Olympian cyclist Rizal Tisin. The keirin competition starting at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome today is realistically Malaysia’s last...
PUTRAJAYA: The violent riots happening in the United Kingdom caused by the spread of fake news is a cautionary tale for Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the riots are a reminder that the spread of fake news should not be taken lightly. “We had faced a similar incident after the last general election as...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has urged to fully exploit the significant potential of its rare earth elements (REE) industry, particularly from local sources, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). In chairing the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) Meeting Number 6 for 2024, Anwar stressed that collaboration with international players possessing expertise must be aimed...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry, through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Los Angeles, United States, has closely monitored the movements of Tropical Storm Debby. According to a statement on Monday (Aug 5), the Category-1 storm is expected to hit Big Bend, Florida around noon on Monday (Aug 5). The storm is then predicted to continue moving...
ALOR GAJAH: The government has considered two options to bring home over 800 officers and members of the Malbatt 850-11 Battalion currently on a peacekeeping and humanitarian mission in Lebanon. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said this follows concerns over the conflicts and unrest occurring in the Middle East. According to a report from Sinar Harian, he...
PUTRAJAYA: Congratulations have poured in after Lee Zii Jia secured the country's second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. On his official X page, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated the badminton player. "Congratulations Lee Zii Jia! Another breathtaking performance that has led to the second bronze medal for the country," he said. MCA president Datuk Dr...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians experienced another heart-stopping round of badminton fever as Lee Zii Jia (pic) battled against India's Lakshya Sen. Hearts in every household soared as the World No. 7 shuttler clinched the nation’s second bronze medal in an electrifying match at the Paris Olympics. The online community was flooded with comments of praise and sheer pride...
KOTA KINABALU: The ringgit is currently at its strongest level in 14 years due to the Unity Government’s policies and collective efforts to develop the country, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that although the opposition often claimed the currency was declining, it has, in fact, shown positive recovery trends under the current...
KUALA LUMPUR: The assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh has huge implications for global stability and peace with the threat of triggering a regional war in the Middle East, the Dewan Negara was told Thursday (Aug 1). Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the entire Malaysian Cabinet and the people stand in solidarity...
VIENTIANE: Malaysia, as the country coordinator for Asean-China Dialogue Relations, will intensify efforts to finalise the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia, which assumed the role of country coordinator this year, aims to establish a code of conduct accepted by all parties. "As the country...
