KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Traffic flow is reported to be slow on major highways as of 1 pm today as more people head back to the capital on the fourth day of Aidilfitri. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), spokesman said, traffic is building up on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK) towards Kuala Lumpur from … Read more
PADANG BESAR, April 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government’s move to implement targeted subsidies is aimed at ensuring that the benefits are truly enjoyed by 80 to 85 per cent of the population. Advertisement He said the move also aims to prevent the wealthy and the estimated 3.5 million foreigners … Read more
PADANG BESAR, April 1 — The government has decided for its institutions such as the military, police, schools, hostels and hospitals to use imported white rice from today to enable the people to obtain local rice. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the people can get sufficient supply of local rice if these institutions … Read more
PETALING JAYA, March 29 — From stunning designs to beauty products tailored for sensitive skin, there is something for everyone this Raya season. Here are five local brands to take note of. The highlight of their 2024 collection is the limited edition ‘Batik Floral’, which is inspired by Malaysian batik. — Picture courtesy of Tudung People … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today broke fast with nearly 10,000 people at Dataran Putra here, in conjunction with the Nuzul Al-Quran holiday. Accompanied by his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Anwar arrived at the venue at 6.57pm for the Majlis Iftar Madani (MIM) breaking of fast … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) needs to move forward in strengthening national resilience for the peace and well-being of all the people in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid said this call is in line with the theme for APM’s 72nd anniversary … Read more
LONDON, March 23 — Sometimes, physical imperfections can become an obsession, driving us to constantly scrutinise ourselves in the mirror, compare ourselves to others or seek to conceal these supposed “defects.” When these imperfections are actually unnoticed by others, then this kind of fixation can lead to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).Body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) is … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Malaysians generally are a happy bunch. Southeast Asian countries were found to be the happiest in the world with Malaysia high up in the ranking that surveyed happiness among 30 countries, surpassing richer nations like Japan, South Korea and Singapore, according to a poll by marketing research firm Ipsos. Up … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in the country was not the same as ensuring no Malaysians were still poor, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli explained to Opposition lawmakers in Parliament today. He said the two terms — hardcore poverty and poor — were not synonymous, with each indicating different and relative … Read more
IPOH, March 14 — Ramadan bazaar seller Shahrul Shanizam Abd Rahman insists on maintaining the price of his food despite facing a higher cost this year. This, according to the 33-year-old, was to ensure more will be able to afford the roasted rabbit meat he sells. Shahrul trades at the Perak Stadium Ramadan bazaar. Like … Read more
