Nation

‘Members can’t dissolve division’

PETALING JAYA: As more Bersatu divisions announce its dissolution in protest of the sacking of several leaders, the party decries the move, stating that its divisions cannot close down by themselves.

Nation

Ministry continues explaining Year One entry rules

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry will continue to engage with parents, kindergartens and preschools to provide further clarification on the enrolment of Year One pupils at the age of six.

Nation

Sighting process of new moon recognised abroad

KUALA LUMPUR: The practice of sighting the new moon, or hilal, to determine the start of the Ramadan fasting month, as carried out by Malaysia, has now become a reference at the international level.

Nation

Man loses leg in fireworks blast

SEGAMAT: A man lost his left leg after fireworks he had set up in front of his house exploded.

Nation

Cracks deepen as 11 Johor divisions disband

KLUANG: Cracks within Bersatu continue to deepen, with 11 of the party's 26 divisions in Johor announcing their dissolution.

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Judge appointed to new Corruption Court

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin (pic) has been appointed to preside over the newly established Special Corruption High Court to ensure the swift resolution of corruption cases.

Sabah & Sarawak

Two separate crashes leave eight hurt in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Eight people were injured in two separate accidents in Sabah within the past 24 hours.

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85% of TB cases involve Malaysians

PETALING JAYA: Some 85% of reported tuberculosis (TB) cases in the country involved Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).

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Zahid reunites with foster family for CNY

PETALING JAYA: Chinese New Year is a special time for Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as that is when he celebrates the auspicious day with his Chinese foster family at their home in Perak.

Nation

Flood victims face grim Ramadan after deluge

IPOH: Flood-hit families here are struggling to prepare for the fasting month.

Nation

A festive escape for China tourists

GEORGE TOWN: More people in China are choosing to stay away from their villages and families during Chinese New Year, says Chinese national and businessman Xue Gang, 44.

Nation

Girl invests red packet money in gold, makes enviable returns

A 10-YEAR-OLD girl from Hebei province, China, has turned her red packet savings into a tidy profit after investing in gold three years ago, Sin Chew Daily reported.

Nation

Man turns fishing hobby into wooden lure business

WHAT began as a simple fishing hobby at the age 25, has grown into an international business crafting handmade wooden fishing lures, Sinar Harian reported.

Nation

Man who vandalised ATMs arrested

KUALA LUMPUR: A suspect who vandalised a dozen ATMs in Jinjang has been arrested by the police.

Nation

Argument heard before tragedy

KUANTAN: A witness to the tragic incident where a family of five were killed in a house in Cherating Damai has claimed that he heard an argument before the alleged murders unfolded.

Nation

King orders no-holds-barred fight against graft in Johor

JOHOR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has warned that efforts to combat corruption must be carried out without compromise across all departments and agencies under the Johor government.

Nation

‘Fasting meets character building’

PETALING JAYA: As Muslims in the country welcome the holy month of Ramadan today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the obligation of fasting is not merely about fulfilling one of the five pillars of Islam.

Nation

Ramadan traders stock up despite CNY rush

JOHOR BARU: Ramadan bazaar traders are all set to welcome customers, with many preparing weeks ahead to ensure ample supplies throughout the fasting month.

Nation

Time to reflect and bond

PETALING JAYA: In today's fast-paced digital world, Ramadan feels even more significant as it is a time to pause, reset and realign priorities, says Muhamad Hanafi Rahmat.

Nation

Bazaars under close watch for profiteering

PETALING JAYA: The supply and prices of goods at Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars will be monitored to ensure no profiteering or hoarding, says the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.