Nation

Govt steps up efforts to boost food supply

KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to ensure the country's food supply remains stable and sufficient will be strengthened amid the global supply crisis, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic).

Nation

Plans to increase water level in Sg Ulu Sedili

KOTA TINGGI: Cloud seeding is expected to be carried out for two days, to help increase the water level at a water treatment plant here, which supplies water to some 4,000 people, who have been forced to endure water cuts due to the dry season.

Nation

New missile deals to strengthen TLDM combat capabilities 

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) is set to strengthen its combat capabilities with the acquisition of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles for its littoral mission ship (LMS) Batch 2 fleet, expected to be delivered next year.

Metro News

A new hope, a saga’s beginning

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will present Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert featuring a screening of the 1977 film as the score is performed live.

Nation

Cost-of-living plan in motion

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed new National Cost-of-Living Action Plan, which was scheduled for launch in the second quarter this year, will be discussed at the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) next Tuesday, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Diesel shipments to Australia not locally produced

PETALING JAYA: Diesel shipments reportedly bound for Australia and labelled as originating "from Malaysia" do not involve locally produced fuel, says the Prime Minister's Office.

Nation

JPM warns against open burning as it records 1,315 fires 

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has recorded 1,315 cases of open burning since January this year.

Nation

King extends contribution to help fire victims 

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has graciously extended a personal contribution to assist families affected by the fire tragedy in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan.

Sabah & Sarawak

NRD to replace documents destroyed by fire

SANDAKAN: Mobile services from the National Registration Department (NRD) will be deployed to replace identification documents that were destroyed in the Kampung Bahagia fire, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Letters

Literacy and numeracy skills crucial in STEM education

From IR PATRICK C. AUGUSTIN Kuala Lumpur

Metro News

Ensuring protection for Seberang Perai hawkers

Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the first local authority to make contributions to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (Lindung Kendiri) mandatory for hawkers.

Metro News

Rice that reflects heritage of the Lun Bawang people

ADAN rice cultivated in the highlands of Ba'kelalan in northern Sarawak stands as a symbol of heritage and identity for the Lun Bawang community.

Letters

Integrating rare diseases into healthcare agenda 

From DR ZARINA THASNEEM ZAINUDEEN and ASSOC PROF DR INTAN JULIANA ABD HAMID Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (PKTAAB) Universiti Sains Malaysia

Metro News

Holistic pest plan improves padi yield

A SUSTAINABLE strategy called holistic integrated pest management (HIPM) has given new life to a padi plot in Seberang Perai, Penang.

Nation

Calls for equal permanent posts for pharmacists

PETALING JAYA: Equal opportunities should be given to pharmacists to hold permanent positions in the public healthcare system, similar to medical officers, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon (pic).

India

Kashmir still on edge after clashes

When falling bombs shattered the usual calm of his Kashmir village, Mohammad Rashid set his mind to building a shelter for his family, ready in case fighting erupts again in the divided Himalayan region.

Metro News

St George’s Old Girls make a splash on their sassy reunion

IN A world where staying in touch often means scrolling through social media, a group of former schoolmates from Penang choose to stay connected the old-fashioned way.

Nation

Associations: Medical glove prices steady for now, but may rise

PETALING JAYA: Although retail prices of medical grade gloves remain stable for now, stake­holders are not ruling out a price increase in the coming months.

Cambodia

66-year-old is fourth human bird flu case

A 66-year-old woman from the country's southeast Svay Rieng province had been confir­med positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, becoming the fourth case this year, the Ministry of Health said.

Nation

World Water Day celebration set to make a splash in Melaka

MELAKA: The National-level World Water Day 2026 celebration, to be held at Pantai Tanjung Bidara, Alor Gajah, over two days starting Friday, is expected to attract up to 5,000 visitors.