Free studies sponsorship programme for poor students to be introduced
THE Higher Education Ministry hopes to introduce a free studies sponsorship programme for first-generation students from poor families who are able to pursue studies at institutions of higher learning. Its minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter will be tabled to the Cabinet for approval.
MATFA ushers the prosperous CNY with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Association of Themepark and Family Attractions (MATFA) hosted its Prosperity Chinese New Year (CNY) luncheon, and also held its annual meeting today, the ninth day of CNY, which is known to be an auspicious day for the Chinese. Read full story
Johor SPM workshop issue comes to an end after special meeting of school's PTA
JOHOR BARU: The issue of only Muslim students attending an SPM workshop at an all-girl’s school here has finally come to an end after a special meeting involving members of the schools Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) on Sunday (Jan 29). Read full story
Umno purge: Hisham should file appeal with disciplinary board, says Nur Jazlan
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein should appeal his six-year suspension from Umno to the party’s disciplinary board, says Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed. Read full story
Anwar sees food security as new area to be explored with Singapore
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sees food security as one area of cooperation that can be explored with Singapore for the benefit of both countries. Read full story
AG can appoint new lead counsel to replace Sri Ram in 1MDB trial, says Malaysian Bar
PETALING JAYA: Proceedings in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial can go on as usual despite the passing of lead prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, says the Malaysian Bar. Read full story
Zahid to meet Hajiji, tells Sabah Umno to remain calm
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for a political ceasefire as he opens doors for negotiations with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to find an amicable solution to the political impasse. Read full story
Security guard held over death of man at mosque
A SECURITY guard has been arrested in connection with the death of a man at the Tok Guru Pulau Melaka mosque in Kota Baru last night. Kelantan police chief Muhamad Zaki Harun said the man had gone to the mosque for prayers and at about 6.30pm, he went berserk and got into a scuffle with […]
Peru president urges Congress to move polls forward
PERUVIAN President Dina Boluarte made a renewed appeal today for Congress to hold early elections as a way to end weeks of deadly protests, warning that otherwise she will seek constitutional reform to make a vote happen. The South American country has been embroiled in a political crisis with near-daily street protests since December 7, […]
Djokovic ‘hurt’ by father’s absence from Australian Open final
NOVAK Djokovic said it “hurts him and me” after they decided that his father would not be court-side to see him win the Australian Open Yesterday, following a controversy over a Russian flag. Srdjan Djokovic was absent from the Serbian’s box for his final against Stefanos Tsitsipas at Rod Laver Arena, where Djokovic won a […]