Perak Sultan hosts Singapore President on Ipoh tour IPOH: Local shops and people are pleasantly surprised to catch a glimpse of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam on the streetsvisiting museum, savoring coffee and experiencing the charms of Ipoh. Accompanied by Sultan Nazrin Shah and Tuanku Zara Salim, Tharman and Jane Yumiko Ittogi were seen entering Old Town White Coffee Experience Center for breakfast, followed by a walking tour to the Concubine Lane, ..

Permits of closed Chinese primary schools in Sarawak are to meet local demand first, says Chai KUCHING: School permits of Chinese primary schools in Sarawak are to meet local demand first, says Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok, president of the Sarawak United Association of Chinese Primary School Boards of Management. Relocation of Chinese primary schools would take into consideration local demand and local community first, he said this to clarify the transfer of school permits of closed Sarawak ..

Ho: Im ready to forgive the three girls accused of bullying my daughter if they apologise PETALING JAYA: The father of a 22-year-old Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) student who plunged to her death said he is willing to forgive her three coursemates who allegedly bullied her. If they apologise to me personally, I will forgive them. I may scold them to let them know bullying others is not good. They are also daughters of other parents, said Ho in an interview ..

There is no shame: Divorce less of a taboo for women in China as attitudes shift BEIJING: When entrepreneur Guo Jias marriage ended in 2021, she took to Chinese social media to share how she navigated the ups and downs of life as a divorcee and single mother. From day one, I decided I would be open about my divorce because there is no shame. Divorce is something I went through, not something Im to blame for, the 40-year-old Beijing native, who has an eight- year-old son, told _The Straits ..

Seoul named favorite city by Gen Z, millennial travelers worldwide SEOUL: Seoul, South Koreas capital city, which has recently gained further global attention from the success of Netflixs KPop Demon Hunters, was named the worlds most beloved city by travelers aged 25 to 40 for the fourth consecutive year, according to results from the 2025 Trazees. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization announced last Wednesday that Seoul won the award for favorite worldwide city, as ..

Permits of closed Sarawak Chinese primary schools may be transferred to West Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management (Sarawak Dong Zong) has agreed to transfer the permits of closed Chinese primary schools in the state to West Malaysia. However, the Ministry of Education, state education department and Chinese primary schools are still required to work together to start a new school using such a permit. The United Chinese School Committees ..

MELAKA: Chinese actress Datuk Fan Bingbing is extremely happy and honoured to be conferred with a datukship and she looks forward to bring more good stories for Malacca. She is one of the 57 who were conferred with D. P. S. M which carries the title datuk in conjunction with the birthday of Governor of Melaka Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam. She joins foreign superstars like Jackie Chan and Shah Rukh Khan who have also been conferred Malaysian titles. I hope to continue promoting Melaka and I will be in ..

Police to investigate bullying allegations in deaths of two students of TAR UMT KUALA LUMPUR : Police are investigating allegations of bullying in connection with the deaths of two Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) students, who fell from the same condominium 14 hours apart on Wednesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the first incident involved a 22-year-old female student who fell from the 22nd floor at 6.48am. She was found on the eighth ..

Crackdown on cross-border ride hailing: Singapore drivers join enforcement to report Malaysia-registered vehicles SINGAPORE: The enforcement to crack down on cross-border ride-hailing services from Malaysia will continue to ensure passenger safety and protect the interest of licensed drivers in Singapore. The Ministry of Transport of Singapore reiterated that no decision was made during the previous discussions between Singapore and Malaysia on cross-border ride services. In a statement, the ..

Female jogger fulfils wish of helping others by donating corneas as gift of sight TAWAU: A 41-year-old female jogger fulfilled her wish of helping others by donating her corneas after she met with an accident while jogging and later diagnosed as brain dead. Darna Tajudin, a cheerful, active and generous mother of five, was jogging with friends as usual at Mile 9, Jalan Apas on August 9 evening when she was hit by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver. She was rushed to the intensive care unit at ..

Two university students plunge to death 14 hours apart from same Setapak condominium KUALA LUMPUR: Two university students plunge to death 14 hours apart from the same condominium in Setapak on Wednesday. In the first case, a 22-year-old female student of Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology fell from the 22nd floor in Block B at 6.30 a.m., while a male student fell from Block A at 8.30 p.m. Th female students father, identified as Ho, lodged a police report alleging that ..

Rafizi: Whistleblowing meeting on Anwars ex political secretary prior to sons attack KUALA LUMPUR: Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramlis recent whistleblowing meeting was related to companies owned by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims ex-political secretary Datuk Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak. The meeting had nothing to do with other politicians including former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar, he said. ..

SJKC Kheow Bin in Batu Caves to convert adjacent land for school use PETALING JAYA: The board of directors of SJKC Kheow Bin has agreed to convert the adjacent land for school use before applying for an extension of the land lease. The decision was reached after the schools board met with Selangor state executive councillor Ng Sze Han at the Selangor state government building on Wednesday. The land conversion will allow the Selangor government to calculate the lease rate based on school use ..

BEIJING: In 1993, Wang Jun, then a college student, volunteered at the first Shanghai International Film Festival. Since then, her career has been intertwined with the Chinese film industry, witnessing its remarkable expansion over the past three decades. Now chairwoman of the Shanghai Film Group, Wang recently joined four other industry figuresincluding Shen Ao, director of this summers highest-grossing blockbuster Dead to Rightsto share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ..

Herbal and natural products changing how India cooks NEW DELHI: Over the last few years, Indian kitchens have undergone a subtle but significant shift. Along with the common jar of sugar, salt, and rice, you could now find a bottle of aloe vera juice, a packet of herbal flour, or a tub of Patanjali cow ghee in it. This is not merely switching to an alternate brand. For many, it is about introducing Ayurveda into their everyday lives, starting with the kitchen. Ayurveda is traditional Indian ..

SJKC raises funds to extend land lease, state government urges school to convert land status PETALING JAYA: Chinese primary school SJKC Kheow Bin in Batu Caves has started raising funds to pay for an extension of land lease next to the school costing RM6.17 million. Built in 1935, the school is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and the school board and parent- teacher association decided to extend the land lease next to the school to 99 years. Based on the commercial value of the land, ..

Vietnam emerges as Asias rising economy, warning signs it may overtake Thailand on all fronts BANGKOK: Vietnam has unveiled an ambitious national development plan to invest the equivalent of 10 percent of GDParound 1.5 trillion bahtin infrastructure projects. The program, comprising 250 infrastructure and housing developments nationwide worth 1.28 quadrillion dong (RM210 billion), aims to achieve 8 percent GDP growth in 2025 and sustain double-digit growth in subsequent years. The ultimate ..

KUBANG PASU: The proposed LRT project in Langkawi has been cancelled after South Koreas Royal Eco Train Development (RETD) decided not to invest in it. State Industry and Investment, Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah confirmed that after completing the projects feasibility study last year, RETD chose not to proceed with the investment. He said the state government shared the same view, noting that such a mega project might not ..

Redefining fatherhood: Dads in Seoul come together to learn and grow SEOUL: In a quiet but expectant atmosphere, 25 fathers from diverse age groups gathered in a bright meeting room in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, to take a closer look at their lives as parents. They were participants of the Papa School: Fatherhood Care Capacity-Building Workshop, a three-part series hosted by the UN Women Center for Knowledge and Partnerships, in collaboration with Root Impact, a non-governmental organization ..

Memorials held at three sites in Kuala Lumpur to honour WWII victims KUALA LUMPUR: Three public memorial services were held to pay tribute to World War II victims in conjunction with 80th anniversary of World War II and the 130th anniversary of Kwong Tong Cemetery Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Organised by the Association of Kwong Tong Cemetery Management Kuala Lumpur, the memorial services were held at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Hokkien Cemetery, the Nanyang volunteers and mechanics memorial park ..

98-year-old Japanese pianist, WWII survivor determined to keep playing Schumanns Traumerei for those who died TOKYO: There is a classical piece that 98-year-old pianist Reiko Kinashi has played since before World War IISchumanns Trumerei. The nostalgic melody of the piece, which means dreaming in German, didnt fade even amidst Kinashis wartime experiences, instead remaining in her heart. Kinashi, a former music teacher, was born in a Christian family in Takamatsu seven days after the start of ..

Menon: Malaysia excels again as ASEAN chair for second time Once again, Malaysia delivers as ASEAN chair for second time, says High Commissioner of Singapore to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon, based on his observations for the past 10 years. Menon, who has been the High Commissioner of Singapore to Malaysia since 2014, said Malaysia hosted a productive series of meetings this year, including the 46th ASEAN Summit in May and the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings (AMM) in ..

Crackdown on cross-border chartered car services using Malaysia-registered vehicles drives up fees SINGAPORE: Malaysian drivers offering cross-border chartered car services picking up passengers in Singapore are asking higher fees. While the crackdown by Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore in recent months is effective in forcing some operators to temporarily stop driving, those who continue driving are asking higher fees of more than S$100 (RM329), or would only pick up passengers at ..

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Johor drivers mull forming association to counter crackdown on cross-border services by Singapore Johor Bahru: Local e-hailing drivers and chartered car drivers commuting between Johor and Singapore are planning to form an association following strict enforcement carried out by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore. Their goal is to appeal to authorities and urge Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook to look into their plight. Many claimed that the cross-border chartered service angered ..

PETALING JAYA: As the global price of rice has plunged to a new low in eight years, the Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations of Malaysia (FSGMAM) urges Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) to lower the price of imported rice. Its president Hong Chee Meng said price of imported rice can only be lower with announcement made by Bernas. He told _Sin Chew Daily_ that Bernas had revised the import of white rice upwards when the global price was higher, and hence it should lower the price when ..

In India, cow dung to drive cars 5,500 KM without causing pollution LUCKNOW : Uttar Pradeshs rural economy is set to get a boost as, for the first time, methane will be produced from cow dung on a large scale, producing fuel that can power vehicles over long distances, creating rural jobs, and strengthening the green economy. The experts on the matter are of the view that cow dung from a single cow can yield methane, which is equivalent to 225 litres of petrol every year. After going through a ..

Shaolin Temple abbots case sparks alarm in Chinas Buddhist community BEIJING: The case of Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, has sounded an alarm for the entire Buddhist community in China, the Buddhist Association of China said in a statement on Thursday. On July 27, the Shaolin Temple announced that Shi was under investigation by multiple authorities for allegedly embezzling funds and having affairs with various women, resulting in him fathering at least one ..

BANGKOK: By any measure, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnans recent warning about the Thai-Cambodia border clash should not be taken lightly. He called it a major setback for ASEANs credibilitya stinging but fair observation. The flare-up, which left soldiers dead and civilians displaced, exposed the cracks in ASEANs long-boasted solidarity. And yet, to leap from setback to irrelevance would be a serious mistake. Far from being an obsolete talk shop, ASEANnow marking its 58th ..

Hiroshima a-bomb survivor, 91, hopes younger ones will pass on her story HIROSHIMA: Hiromi Komatsu was 11 years old when she survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This year she attended the peace memorial ceremony in the city for the first time at the age of 91. Komatsu, who now lives in Nasu-Karasuyama, Tochigi Prefecture, was accompanied by her granddaughter Sari, 35, and her great-grandsons Tao, 10 and Saya, 7. Eighty years ago, Komatsu was a sixth grader in elementary school. ..

A night of horror for villagers due to encroachment by a herd of elephants KAHANG: It was a night of horror for Kampung Contoh villagers here where 10 wild elephants encroached into the village on Tuesday. A herd of wild elephants roamed into the village in the evening looking for food. They were seen at the farms, roadside, and residential areas. Fruit trees and crops were damaged by the herd; animals fled and villagers were in fear. Head of Kampung Contoh, Baharuddin bin Aman said it was the ..

Dr Zambry denies public universities prefer foreign students for profit PENANG: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has dismissed claims that public universities prefer foreign students over local students for profit. He stressed that the intake of local students to public universities is based on the quota system set by the Unit Pusat Universiti (UPU) online system. The enrolment of local students had not been reduced or compromised. He said this in response to MCA ..

Malaysians, including Chinese, are responsible in defending the country, says Lt Gen Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysians, including local Chinese, are responsible in defending the country, says Lieutenant General Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng, the first Chinese senior officer to attain the prestigious three-star rank in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). Both defense and security policies require the entire government and society to act together, he said. Life in the military ..

Assistant dog users in Japans Tokushima share stories of rejection in call for change TOKUSHIMA: Apowerful new video from Tokushima captures the struggles of guide dog users, from being turned away at restaurants to navigating everyday life, and urges for a crucial shift in public awareness. The Tokushima Guide Dog Support Association, a public interest incorporated foundation, released the video on YouTube. In it, three visually impaired residents of the prefecture share insights into their ..

Datuk Vincent Wu and Dr Jufitri Johar are senators representing Negeri Sembilan SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan assembly has passed the motion to nominate Datuk Vincent Wu Him Ven and Dr Jufitri Johar as senators representing the state. The motion, tabled by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, was seconded by state exco Teo Kok Seong. Wu replaced Datuk A. Kesavadas Nair, whose term ended on Apr 20 and Dr Jufitri took over from Datuk Dr Ahmad Azam Hamzah starting Aug 14. The ..

More caregivers needed as Malaysia moves towards ageing society PETALING JAYAAmid a growing demand for elder care, a government initiative that aims to fill the gap for elderly Malaysians living alone confronts a significant hurdle: a shortage of volunteers. The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, through its Welfare Department, has launched the Home Help Services Programme (KBDR) in partnership with NGOs to provide essential support for the elderly. Additionally, the Senior ..

Negeri Sembilan DAP veteran tenders apology over the use of sanitary masks SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan DAP veteran club chairman Lee Kong Hing apologises to women for using masks made from sanitary pads in protest over the appointment of an outsider for the senator post. I have no intention to insult women and I respect women. I am using sanitary pad as a tool and hope that everyone does not misinterpret my intention. said Lee, who is accompanied by DAP veteran club chairman Lay Hock Peng. In a ..

Negeri Sembilan DAP veterans wear sanitary masks in protest of nomination of a senator from other states SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan DAP veterans wear sanitary masks in protest of nomination of a senator who is not from the state. Lee Kong Hing, chairman of the NS DAP veterans club said the state committee is "selling out" the interest and dignity of Negeri Sembilan by nominating Datuk Vincent Wu Him Ven from Johor, a central executive committee member of DAP, to be a senator. He then handed ..

RM122,377 raised for Teoh Beng Hock case to reach UN Human Rights KUALA LUMPUR : Teoh Lee Lan is ready to head to United Nations Human Rights Special Rapporteur in Geneva for her brother Teoh Beng Hocks case after raising RM122,377 through crowdfunding. The Teoh Beng Hock Democratic Promotion Society said in a statement on Aug 2 that the funds will be used to support Teoh Lee Lan to lodge a complaint with the UN Human Right group based in Geneva regarding the death of her brother, former ..

Kuala Sepetang folks beam with pride as local air taxi inventor soars in Shanghai TAIPING: Fishing village Kuala Sepetang folks are proud of Ng Yon Wui, who shines at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) as the inventor of the flying taxi helicopter. The low-altitude aircraft was on display at WAIC held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre recently. Ng, from Kuala Sepetang, a fishing village about 15 km from Taiping, developed the flying taxi helicopter ..