Ridzwan A. Rahim completed his mission to become the first person to swim from Redang Island to Pantai Bari in Terengganu on Sunday. Two years ago, he swam from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Besut and now hopes to complete his ‘Terengganu Four Swims’ by conquering two more challenges in the east Malaysian state.
Jakim continues to uphold halal integrity
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) constantly enhances Malaysia’s halal standards to foster confidence and trust among the public and industry players.
Why women ministers, MPs silent over Anwar Ibrahim’s phone number remark, wonders Bersatu rep
Bersatu’s Legal and Constitution Bureau deputy chairman, Sasha Lyna Abdul Latiff, questions why no women ministers or women MPs in government are speaking up or advising Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over student phone number remark.
Ahmad Shabery ‘pilihan terbaik’ teraju Felda
Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek mempuyai tugas yang besar setelah diberi tanggungjawab sebagai pengerusi Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan (Felda) yang baharu, berkuatkuasa 1 Julai.
Selangor International Halal Convention’s success opens new doors to halal financing for organisations, SMEs
The Selangor International Halal Convention (SELHAC) 2023 owes much of its success to Halal International Selangor’s (HIS) targets and expectations that focus on the potential business matching value of the event.
PM Anwar Ibrahim hails Dutch court ruling against Sulu Sultanate heirs as a landmark victory for Malaysia
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in welcoming the Court of Appeal’s ruling in The Hague, in favour of the country against the heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu, says his government will fight against the flagrant exploitation and abuse of the international arbitral system.
Gentari joins forces with Sarawak Energy, SEDC Energy to drive clean energy growth
The collaboration between clean energy solutions provider Gentari, Sarawak Energy and SEDC Energy is to explore potential opportunities across renewables, hydrogen and green mobility.
Understanding differential sum and trying to understand why those in the business can’t seem to grasp it
After reminders to the bank’s solicitors that no differential sum exists and with no definitive progress, lawyer Megat Shaharuddin Merican took it upon himself to complain about the matter to Bank Negara Malaysia. He shares his views about differential sum.
Politicians keep out: Leave decision on weapons selection to warfighters, end users
Politicians should quit meddling when it comes to weapons acquisition programmes and leave it to the professionals, unless of course, they are willing to hold the line, with a rifle in their hands, when the shooting starts.
New IGP, Deputy IGP must ensure Malaysia a safe haven for all
Effective police leaders must address challenges, including evolving and emerging crime trends, maintaining a balance between public safety and individual rights, and building public trust and confidence, writes criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy.
Plight of the contemporary and traditional arts in Malaysia
There is a serious need to plan for a truly sustainable strategy to ensure a vibrant contemporary and traditional arts scene that would help secure the welfare of the artists not merely through subsidies but through helping the artists generate their economic turnover, writes Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mohamed Ghouse Nasuruddin.
‘Protecting underwater cultural heritage must be a priority for Australia’s federal and state govts’
The discovery of more artefacts on the Australian continental shelf shows the Flying Foam Passage must be a protected archaeological site.
Adventures in the Royal Belum Rainforest from the eye of a teenager
In Young Voices this week, 16-year-old Aidan Kwong shares the adventure of his recent trip to the Royal Belum Rainforest, including stops at the Jahai Orang Asli settlement in Kampung Klewang and the Sungai Kooi waterfalls.