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KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a heartfelt video call today to a young girl named Uya, who along with her family, endured devastating floods in Kedah recently. In a 90-second video shared on Anwar’s official Facebook page tonight, the Prime Minister connected warmly with Uya, offering words of encouragement and support. ‘I pray that Uya and her family are granted strength by Allah SWT during this challenging time. If the opportunity arises, I will visit Kedah again and meet Uya, Insya-Allah,’ he said in the post. Before wrapping up their conversation, Uya thanked the Prime Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Eleven veteran journalists of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) were honoured with the Lifetime Dedication to Journalism Award at the National Press Club (NPC) Diamond Jubilee Awards tonight. The award was given to the 11 veteran journalists for their commitment to the highest standards of journalism and their dedication to upholding the principles of integrity, fairness, and truth in society. The award recipients include former Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Azman Ujang, former chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Mokhtar Hussain, former editor-in-chief Datuk Jaafar Husin, Prof Datuk Ahmad Murad Merican, and former Bernama executive editor Zainoor Sulaiman. Also

Manila: A vibrant show of the enduring Spanish influence on Philippine culture and the Filipinos’ deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary took center stage at the recently held Fiesta Hispano-Filipino in Intramuros. The event, a culminating part of the month-long Fiesta de Intramuros that honors the walled city’s patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, highlighted the intricate and centuries-old bond between Spain and the Philippines. Guests were treated to nostalgic performances of Filipino folk songs like ‘Leron Leron Sinta’ and ‘Kalesa,’ celebrating the Philippines’ cultural legacy, as well as renditions of iconic Spanish songs such as ‘Hasta

Tagaytay: The role of state media organizations in combating fake news is among the keys to address disinformation in the age of social media and artificial intelligence. University of the Philippines professor Rachel Khan pointed this out Saturday during the National Information Summit here, adding that artificial intelligence (AI) is not reliable. While artificial intelligence can be an effective tool to make things work easier for communicators, Khan said it should be used with caution as human intelligence still prevails. ‘I am happy that PCO (Presidential Communication Office) is doing this. You’re looking at people using this information, recognizing the

MIRI, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed for the Miri Airport to be further expanded following the increased number of passengers using it. He said the growth rate of the number of airport users had increased by almost 90 per cent compared to last year and this justified the need for the infrastructure to be further enhanced. “I agree to give attention to and also get information from Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the Finance Ministry. Tonight, it is only right that I announce that we have approved the expansion of the Miri Airport,’ he said. Speaking at