Unite to ensure harmony and peace in Malaysia, says King
PETALING JAYA: In conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday (April 22), the King has called on Malaysians from all walks of life to unite and ensure harmony and peace in the nation. Read full story
Use Hari Raya celebration to forge stronger bonds, says PM
PETALING JAYA: All Malaysians should use the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration as an opportunity to visit their loved ones to forge stronger bonds, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Couple killed in car-express bus collision in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU: A husband and wife were killed, while their daughter was injured, when their car collided with an express bus at Kilometre 21 on Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu in Sungai Ikan, near here on Friday (April 20) afternoon. Read full story
Celebrate but stay vigilant of Covid-19, Haze, say health experts
KUALA LUMPUR: The public should exercise extra caution when celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri as Covid-19, along with the ongoing haze phenomenon, still poses danger and risks to respiratory health, say experts. Read full story
The people are the real winners, says political observer on Dr Wee highlighting high airfare
PETALING JAYA: It is the people who will benefit from former transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong highlighting the exorbitant cost of flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau for the coming Hari Raya celebrations, says a political observer. Read full story
Traffic smooth on all major highways this evening
TRAFFIC was smooth on all major highways nationwide this evening as people returned to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya tomorrow. According to a Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman, there was only congestion on the North-South (PLUS) Expressway, between Bandar Ainsdale and Port Dickson.
Indonesia’s main party names Java governor as presidential candidate
INDONESIA’S largest party said today it has nominated a popular provincial governor as its candidate for the 2024 presidential election, with outgoing President Joko Widodo backing the decision. The selection of Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo as the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) candidate for the February 14 election was announced by party leader […]
Smooth traffic flow on all major highways on Friday (April 21) evening
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flowed smoothly on all major highways nationwide on Friday (April 21) evening despite more vehicles on the road as people returned to their home towns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday (April 22). Read full story
Moderate earthquake jolts northern Maluku Sea, Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale was detected in the northern Maluku Sea, Indonesia, at 6.21pm on Friday (April 21). Read full story
Zahid urges Muslims to be wary of new Covid variant
DEPUTY Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Muslims to remain vigilant against the new Covid-19 variant XBB1.16, or Arcturus. He said the infection rate of the new variant has yet to be identified.