Govt has distributed RM20.5mil to 'murabbi ummah' in Federal Territories, says Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Government has channeled a financial allocation of RM20.5mil to imams, ‘bilal’ (announcer of calls to prayer), ‘siak’ (mosque caretaker), ‘takmir’ (religious knowledge) teachers and Al-Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) Class teachers in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan this year.

Marcos wants 'trade, not aid’ from US, open to economic pact

MANILA (Bloomberg): Philippine presumptive President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr said he wants to boost trade ties with the US instead of a "dependence” on aid, and signaled openness to join an economic initiative pushed by President Joe Biden to counter China’s influence.

EU envoy to Malaysia impressed with Sabah's sustainable oil palm practices

KOTA KINABALU: European Union ambassador to Malaysia Michalis Rochas is impressed with Sabah's sustainable oil palm development practices and is keen to keep Brussels updated.

After three months, host cities struggle to find jobs, homes for Ukraine refugees

RZESZOW, Poland/PRAGUE (Reuters) - When Ukrainians started streaming across the border after Russia invaded their country on Feb. 24, residents in this Polish city -- like many others across central Europe -- sprang into action to help settle and house refugees fleeing war.

UUM student found dead in hostel room from possible electric shock

ALOR SETAR: A Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student has been found dead in her hostel room, says Kedah police.

MACC investigation into 1MDB to go on, says Azam Baki

PUTRAJAYA: The investigation into the Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal must go on until all the money is recovered and every perpetrator punished, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Rais Yatim: Malaysia-Indonesia understanding key for Malay to be Asean official language

KUALA LUMPUR: An understanding between Malaysia and Indonesia is vital to enable the Malay language to be the official language of the Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean), says Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.

Conduct labs to realise the full potential of domestic tourism

Ukrainian court orders ex-president's arrest in absentia on treason charge

KYIV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian court on Monday ordered the arrest in absentia of former President Viktor Yanukovich, accusing him of treason over an agreement he signed in 2010 extending Russia's lease on naval facilities in Crimea.

Special education fund to aid Sabahan kids

KOTA KINABALU: A special state education fund will be launched next month, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.