The pageant industry in Malaysia is one of the most lucrative business in recent times. Pageants catering for teens, singles, married, divorced women are the norm. The latest addition include transgenders, men and kids. Most people who are inspired by genuine pageantry enter in the hope of finding inspiration, to aspire others and to showcase…
There is an increase in fish landings nationwide of 1.89 million metric tonnes last year, compared with 1.75 million metric tonnes reported in 2022. In view of that, Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) chairman Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said that the agency aims to increase the number this year, to achieve the goals set by…
A Bersatu federal lawmaker who is among the six who supports Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the federal level has hailed Selat Kelang assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Ansari’s move. “The support from the Selat Klang assemblyman (Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari) towards the Selangor Menteri Besar (Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shari (PH-Gombak) (shows) Bersatu’s amended…
Containing China’s rise in view of growing competition with the US is not the way forward, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “In their eyes, the adverse reactions to China’s rise – militarily, economically and technologically – represent nothing less than an attempt to deny their legitimate place in history. “The obstacles being placed…
China appreciates the stance taken by Prime Minsiter Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in view of the China-phobia among US and its allies. Minister at the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia Zheng Xuefang said Anwar’s remarks reflected the wish of developing world in pursuing independence and development. “We note with appreciation the remarks by Prime Minister Anwar…
The United Nations will assess tomorrow how it can use an Israeli military road bordering the Gaza Strip to deliver aid to hundreds of thousands of desperate civilians in the north of the Palestinian enclave, a senior UN aid official said. The UN has warned that at least 576,000 people in Gaza – one-quarter of…
Hamas will continue negotiating through mediators until they reach a ceasefire agreement with the Israelis. “We are showing the required flexibility in order to reach a comprehensive cessation of aggression against our people, but the occupation is still evading the entitlements of this agreement,” the group said in a statement, Reuters reported. Negotiators from Hamas,…
A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency helicopter that made an emergency water landing near Pulau Angsa yesterday was recovered with the assistance of the aircraft maintenance company this afternoon. “It was brought to the Port Klang jetty before being taken to the Subang Maritime Air Station at 3.30am for further action. “The helicopter is one of…
The government would review salary scheme for the police, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah along with salary structure of the civil service. He admitted that the salary and allowances given to police personnel are still low and insufficient, especially for those in urban cities. “The government alongside the ministry are…
Australian companies have shown interest to invest a total of RM24.5 billion in Malaysia, including expansion of existing investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the intention was expressed to him during his meeting with more than 20 Australian companies in Melbourne on Tuesday, the second…
