A STUDENT’S message in his exam answer papers pleading for leniency along with a doodle seeking blessings from the examiners has gone viral in India, Makkal Osai reported. Read full story
A rare kind of ‘salam Raya’
ACTRESS and singer Erra Fazira (pic) marked Aidilfitri in an unconventional way by celebrating underwater at Pulau Tenggol, Terengganu, Kosmo! reported. Read full story
PKR orders two MPPWP members to step down over viral video
KUALA LUMPUR: Two individuals from the Wangsa Maju Federal Territory Residents’ Representative Council (MPPWP) have been ordered to immediately vacate their positions following a viral video alleging they solicited protection money from a business premises. Read full story
Retired HK actor opens fish ball joint in Cheras
RETIRED Hong Kong actor Liu Wai-hung, fondly known as Ah Chan, has once again shown his creative touch in the business world by drawing the public to his newly-opened restaurant in Malaysia. Read full story
M’sia condemns strikes on civilians in Iran
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia strongly condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, supported by the United States, and stresses that any act targeting civilians is a clear violation of international law, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Malaysia-Indonesia aim for lasting peaceful resolution, energy security
JAKARTA: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East, protect civilian lives, and open space for negotiations towards a peaceful and lasting resolution, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Diversifying energy beyond the Gulf
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is diversifying its investments to secure alternative fuel sources, including through countries such as Brazil, Suriname and Canada, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Group of ‘photo touts’ in stabbing brawl arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting two men and causing head injuries in an incident involving suspected “photo touts” at the Petronas Twin Towers here. Read full story
A ‘sizzling’ start to wedded bliss
SUNGAI PETANI: It was a Raya to remember for office mates Nurul Syahirah Khalid and Mohd Amin Zafry Alias. Read full story
RON95 petrol to remain subsidised
PUTRAJAYA: The government remains committed to protecting the people from global economic pressures by maintaining the subsidised price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) programme, keeping Malaysia among the countries with the lowest fuel prices globally. Read full story