Ophthalmologist Dr M. Narendran listened to his wife and decided against riding last weekend. Instead, he was taken on a spiritual journey the night before, reminiscing about a relationship forged some 30 years ago with the Mageswarans.
Sponsorship deal will raise bar, prestige of Petronas Akademi Badminton Malaysia
The Petronas Akademi Badminton Malaysia is not just a sponsorship obligation. The synergy between national oil and gas company Petronas and BA of Malaysia (BAM) will ensure it becomes a national icon.
Dryer ‘hijacker’ sends laundry run tumbling out of control
The next time you go to the laundrette, make sure you keep a close watch on your clothes, or you might be in for a nasty surprise.
Malaysian-born architect nominated for two awards for conservation work on House of Commons
Ipoh-born Catharine Ann Arul Dass is over the moon after receiving nominations for the Asian Women of Achievement, and European Women In Construction and Engineering, for her conservation work on the House of Commons.
Chance for Arsenal to put some distance over wounded Red Devils
Arsenal ended a run of three consecutive defeats when it upset Chelsea in midweek. It faces Manchester United – which lost to Liverpool on Wednesday morning – knowing a victory over the Red Devils will give it some breathing space in the hunt for the last Champions League spot.
Oh, if only Bulsara was still alive
While Malaysians should allow the law to take its course in the ‘basikal lajak’ case, let us reflect on lessons already debated widely, and not compound the misery on all parties affected, writes Razak Chik.
‘Do more to protect rights of Muslim women, their children, in divorce cases’
Many Muslim women do not know their rights – and that of their children – when going through a divorce, says Dewan Negara Senator Fadhlina Siddiq. The lawyer also wants more access to legal aid for these women.
‘Organisers of sports events must get approval from Sports Commissioner’s Office’
Malaysian Snooker and Billiards Federation (MSBF) president Melvin Chia says reminder to ensure organisers of sports events registered their activities with the Sports Commissioner’s Office is timely as Malaysia transitions from Covid-19 pandemicity to endemicity.
Immigration detention centre breakout exposes inadequate funding, public safety measures
This morning’s 4.30am incident that saw over 500 undocumented migrants fleeing from a temporary Immigration detention depot in Kedah raises a host of questions, including public safety, accountability, and the lack of funding in setting up a secure detention facility.
Safe Sport Act great but must be backed with enforcement, says WSFFM
Women’s Sports and Fitness Foundation Malaysia (WSFFM) vice-president Datin Rosmawati Abdul Halim says having the Safe Sport Act is meaningless if enforcement is lacking.
Man City or Liverpool? SIC chief reveals pick for season’s Premier League title winner
Azhan Shafriman Hanif has faced the media countless times since becoming CEO of Sepang International Circuit in 2020. But he had to take a moment when asked whom he would rather see win this season’s English Premier League title.
The true meaning of Islam, where knowledge is part of ibadah
An informed ummah augurs well for promoting the universality of Islam as a religion of peace and tolerance that is progressive in promoting both the earthly life, and the Hereafter, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
Uncle Kentang offers homes at only RM1 a night for relatives of cancer patients seeking treatment
Family members of cancer patients accompanying their loved ones to Hospital Putrajaya or the National Cancer Institute can stay at homes in Putrajaya and Puchong for only RM1 per night, thanks to Pertubuhan Amal Uncle Kentang Malaysia.