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KLUANG, Learning about Islam should start at an early age so that the faith of Muslim children does not deviate from the true path, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Minister, said Islamic education based on the Quran could guide children to live their lives as complete Muslims and prevent them from being led astray. He said religion does not belong to political parties, individuals, or organisations, but it is the responsibility of leaders and the ummah. ‘Allah will not accept if the knowledge is deviant and

KUALA TERENGGANU, The decision to suspend or cancel the business license of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in Terengganu depends on the decision by the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the matter will be decided after the MKI Muzakarah Committee meeting which will be held in the state soon. “It is in the prosecution period for certain cases so we have to look more closely. The local authorities will also take action according to the announcement by the muzakarah,” he told reporters after attending

KUCHING, Despite having to compete in a new event at the 2024 Para Malaysia Games (Para SUKMA) Sarawak, national para swimmer Abd Halim Mohammad remains determined to be crowned the Best Male Athlete at the biennial games. The 26-year-old from Sabah said he has been undergoing intensive training over the past three months at the Kg Pandan Paralympic Excellence Centre in Kuala Lumpur, as well as with his Sabah teammates for the past week, to turn this dream into a reality. ‘This time, the events I usually compete in – 100m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, and 200m individual medley aren’t part

Manila: University of Santo Tomas ousted defending champion College of Saint Benilde, 25-23, 25-15, 25-20, to arrange a title showdown with Far Eastern University in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday. FEU secured the first championship berth after an earlier sweep of University of the East, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21, in the other semifinal. Angeline Poyos finished with 16 points, including 14 attacks, in leading the Golden Tigresses to their eight consecutive victory. Regine Grace Jurado had 12 points, while Jonna Chris Perdido and Mary Margaret Banagua chipped in 11 points apiece, respectively. ‘They

Manila: Rookie Mark Gojo Cruz displayed brilliant form anew to lead University of Perpetual Help to a 73-67 victory over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday. Gojo finished with 18 points, including two triples, and produced six assists, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals as the Altas improved their record to 3-2 for third place. Christian Pagaran contributed 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists; while Cedrick Abis had 11 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block for Perpetual,