PETALING JAYA: The engagement ceremony between Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and actress-singer Bella Astillah has captured public attention, particularly for its unique and meaningful choice of hantaran (engagement gifts) centred on planning for the future and family wellbeing. Read full story
Pilot waste disposal programme shows Sabah water villages can be active partners in conservation
KOTA KINABALU: For years, water villages in Semporna have struggled with solid waste, often making headlines for marine pollution and environmental degradation. Read full story
Hot windy weather fuelling Kuching fires
KUCHING: A bush fire in Kampung Penasu in Daro, Mukah, has affected an area of about 10ha. Read full story
Doing more than ‘lights off’ for 20th Earth Hour
PETALING JAYA: A three-day event was held here for the first time to mark the 20th Earth Hour global event, says World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia). Read full story
Ex-navy man grows food, earns income from backyard
LUMUT: While many lament life’s hardships, a retired Royal Malaysian Navy serviceman chose a different path, transforming his family’s economic future through determination and resourcefulness. Read full story
M’sia should aim for 50% renewable energy by 2030, says Santiago
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must accelerate its transition towards solar energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, says Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights chairman Charles Santiago. Read full story
JPJ allows vertical driving schools
BALING: There are new guidelines for the setting up of driving institutes, including allowing training circuits to be built in high-rise buildings, warehouses and commercial premises, says Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. Read full story
Four nabbed over death of young girl in Taiping
IPOH: Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of an eight-year-old girl in Taiping. Read full story
Aero Dili flight opens gateway to tourism
SEPANG: The inaugural Aero Dili flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) marks a significant step in strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Timor-Leste, boosting trade, tourism and people-to-people ties, says Bendito dos Santos Freitas. Read full story
38-year-old dies in restaurant
MELAKA: A 38-year-old assistant technician died after collapsing while dining at a 24-hour restaurant in Bukit Katil here. Read full story