Private institutions not required to use Bahasa Malaysia
USAGE of Bahasa Malaysia in private higher learning institutions is not compulsory, says Datuk Yusof Apdal. Read full story
Better economic results expected this year
THE country’s economic performance this year under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership will not fare worse compared to the former administration led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, says Rafizi Ramli. Read full story
Accountant honoured by Spain
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian accountant has received a century-old award from Spain for his personal efforts to promote good relations with the country. Read full story
Street racer turns passion into trade
GEORGE TOWN: A motorcycle street racer during his teen years, Muhammad Hakimi Ahmad Fadzil now runs a workshop below the Taman Tun Sardon low-cost flats here.The 24-year-old started the business in September last year after graduating from the GiatMara skills training institute in Perak. Read full story
Police ordered Ops Lalang for national security, says Dr Mahathir
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is hitting back against critics who blame him for the infamous Operasi Lalang in 1987, saying that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) ordered it to be carried out on the grounds of national security. Read full story
Schools get set for storms and lightning
GEORGE TOWN: The hot sunny days are coming to an end, replaced by thunderstorms and lightning as the inter-monsoon season arrives. Read full story
Don’t defy ban on politics in mosques, warns Sultan
JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor has warned politicians not to defy the directive from Rulers to stop using mosques and surau as political platforms or to attempt to undermine the royal institution. Read full story
Heavy traffic expected over long weekend
JOHOR BARU: Heavy traffic is expected at major roads and highways in the state due to the long weekend break in conjunction with the first day of Ramadan and Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar’s birthday today. Read full story
No reason Muslims can’t visit other houses of worship
JOHOR BARU: There is no reason why Muslims in the state cannot visit houses of worship of other faiths or their festivals, as long as they do not take part in their rituals or prayers, says the Sultan of Johor. Read full story
‘Get rid of the cancer called graft’
JOHOR BARU: The relationship between the federal and Johor governments has improved under Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, with even the Sultan of Johor saying he has been working very well with the head of the unity government. Read full story