My brother changed the lives of many around him, says Pannir Selvam’s sister

IPOH: Behind prison walls, death row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman found a light that changed not only his life but the lives of many around him. Through tears, his sister P. Sangkari, 41, said Pannir – who was executed in Singapore on Wednesday (Oct 8) – spent his years in confinement turning repentance into purpose, guiding...

Free emergency boat service for Langkawi residents

ALOR SETAR: Langkawi residents can now use a free emergency boat service, provided by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), to help transport patients or deceased persons to the mainland. Persatuan Anak Muda Madani Kedah chairman Datuk Zuraidi Rahim said the initiative was launched in response to the urgent needs of the local community, who usually rely on...

NGO slams PAS man’s cow analogy, says Islam elevates women

PETALING JAYA: An NGO has slammed Maran PAS Youth information chief Salman Al Farisi’s analogy comparing women leaders to animals, saying that Islam uplifts and honours women’s leadership. Pertubuhan Generasi Aspirasi Pemimpin Wanita Malaysia (GAP.MY) said such statements are a blatant manifestation of patriarchal thinking that has no place in a civilised and inclusive society. It pointed out...

Padu a useful tool in overcoming poverty, Bumiputra Economic Congress told

PUTRAJAYA: The Central Database Hub (Padu) will be a useful tool to eradicate poverty, says economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. The honorary professor at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak said it would help authorities and non-governmental organisations identify those who needed aid. "For instance, there was a previous weakness during the Covid-19 pandemic situation, on what academics normally refer...

Three Malaysian NGO leaders listed on FBI’s Terrorist Screening Centre, barred from Op Ihsan

PETALING JAYA: Three people from separate Islamic non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Malaysia have been listed on the United States' Terrorist Screening Centre (TSC) by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to a leaked letter from the Foreign Affairs Ministry. In the letter, which was leaked on social media, the ministry instructed that the three men...

20,000 people expected to attend Malaysia with Palestine Assembly, say organisers

KUALA LUMPUR: About 20,000 people are expected to join the Malaysia with Palestine Rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil here, on Tuesday (Oct 24) night. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) president Muhamad Faizal Abdul Aziz said the gathering was scheduled to begin with Maghrib prayers, followed by a hajat prayer led by Palestinian Qari...