Metro News

Sweet bliss in green rice discs

STICKY rice, palm sugar syrup and freshly grated coconut are components of delectable kuih lopes.

Metro News

Call for price reduction of essential goods as ringgit rallies

WITH positive economic signs including the ringgit's rise against the US dollar and a recovering stock market, the government must ensure that the benefits of growth are felt on the ground, says Penang PKR deputy chairman Goh Choon Aik.

Metro News

Penang model for national blueprint on animal farms

A NATIONAL blueprint for pig farming is being drawn up to address environmental, social and supply concerns following Selangor's decision to halt pig farming in the state.

Nation

Enough vegetables to cover Ramadan and Raya, say industry insiders

PETALING JAYA: Vegetable supply for Ramadan and the Hari Raya period is expected to remain generally stable, although a recent dry spell in Johor could result in shortages of some locally grown produce.

Nation

Timely boost for fasting month

KUALA LUMPUR: Student Yini Azizi, 20, waited until the second day of Ramadan before using her RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) aid to purchase essentials.

Nation

Traffic builds as city folk head back

PETALING JAYA: The "balik bandar" rush is gathering steam as festive holidaymakers hit the highways to prepare for work in the week ahead.

Nation

DAP’s next move under scrutiny

PETALING JAYA: While DAP's partners in Pakatan Harapan want the party to remain with them, pundits view the July 12 congress as a strong political message by the party.

Metro News

Stress-free Ramadan buffet spread awaits in Bangi resort

THOSE seeking a Ramadan bazaar experience without the hassle of hunting for parking or navigating crowded streets have an appealing option in Bangi, Selangor.

Metro News

Gunners’ high-stakes derby

ARSENAL'S draw at Wolves in midweek has blown the title race well and truly wide open and added an even greater sense of expectation to tomorrow's North London derby.

Nation

‘Contact insurer for digital roadside help after breakdown or accident’

PETALING JAYA: The drive home after the festive holidays can be arduous on the busy highways and the journey could turn sour, especially when the unexpected happens.

Insight

High hopes as dividend is nigh

The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) over 16.5 million contributors must be waiting with high hopes for the announcement of the dividend rate for 2025.

Citycism

No such thing as free parking

I RECENTLY reported on Kepong and Segambut residents who are objecting to the implementation of parking fees by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in their respective areas.

Nation

Efforts to stem synthetic drug abuse among youth stepped up 

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts are being stepped up to curb drug abuse involving school-going youth, particularly the rising misuse of synthetic substances, says the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK).

Focus

Between patriotism and fear

A DRONE whirred through a shopping centre in the Russian city of Voronezh as Shaman, an operator for the Russian army, showed shoppers one of the devices that have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine.

Nation

Hooked on synthetic drugs at 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Students as young as 13 have fallen into the trap of synthetic drugs, with cases of abuse among school-going youths showing a sharp increase over the past five years.

Nation

PM: 10 years is enough

KUALA LANGAT: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants a Bill limiting the prime minister's tenure to two terms, or a maximum of 10 years, to be expedited and passed by the end of the current parliamentary meeting.

Nation

Gen Z continues tradition

KUALA LUMPUR: Long associated with tradition and senior volunteers, the bubur lambuk of Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru is now winning over a new generation.

Metro News

Mark of faith and felicity

THE Year of the Horse has begun, and Chinese New Year celebrations are unfolding in ways that blend deep-seated tradition with personal choice.

Nation

Cops looking for more than 30 people to assist in probes

PETALING JAYA: Police are looking for more than 30 people to assist in investigations into various offences, including murder, rape, gang robbery, housebreaking, impersonating a public servant and sexual harassment.

Sabah & Sarawak

Hajiji urges flood victims to prioritise safety

KOTA KINABALU: Flood victims statewide, especially in the worst hit areas of Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Sandakan, are urged to refrain from taking any risks and to put safety as a priority.