Category: General

The ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil tonight sent a clear signal to the international community that Malaysia remains steadfast in solidarity with Palestine and will continue to demand its liberation from the Zionist regime. The struggle for Palestinian liberation is not championed solely by Muslims, but a universal struggle by all. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Palestinian issue was a universal and humanitarian question that united all parties who voiced their solidarity in support of the country’s liberation. ‘Tonight, we gather as a sign that Malaysians, regardless of political

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) remains committed to strengthening its collaboration with higher education institutions (IPTs) to disseminate anti-corruption messages to students nationwide. MACC Community Education Division, Education Branch head Farah Najwa Abdul Aziz highlighted this commitment while officiating the Angkatan Mahasiswa Antirasuah (AMAR) IPMa Camp Series 2 2024 at the MARA Student Leadership Centre in Lenggong. In a statement released by MACC today, she said that 2,998 anti-corruption awareness programmes have been implemented since AMAR’s inception 17 years ago, reaching 816,734 students. ‘The encouraging response and feedback from students proves that the establishment of AMAR is highly relevant and

Operators of childcare centres are urged to ensure their caregivers undergo follow-up training to enhance their skills in infant and child care. Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad, said such training is essential to equip caregivers with the skills to tackle the evolving challenges in childcare. ‘We strongly encourage caregivers to participate in these courses as current challenges require updated approaches and skills. Regular follow-up training is essential,’ she said after officiating at the National Childcare and Caregivers Day 2024 closing ceremony here today. She also highlighted that these follow-up courses are vital to prevent

Effective monitoring and evaluation of sugar content in menus at government events are crucial to ensure the success of the newly implemented sugar reduction initiative. Nutritionist Associate Prof Dr Norazmir Md Nor from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Universiti Teknologi MARA emphasised that the goal is to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in sugar content, effective immediately. “Regular monitoring and reporting are vital to ensure that our objectives are met. Ongoing oversight of the nutrition programme will significantly enhance efforts to reduce sugar intake,” he told Bernama. Norazmir’s comments follow the recent directive from the Cabinet, which mandates

The Federation of Tailors’ Guilds Malaysia (FGTM) has been urged to collaborate with master tailors across the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and Asia, as Malaysia prepares to assume chairmanship of ASEAN next year. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said that such collaborations could showcase Malaysia’s rich traditional clothing heritage through bespoke collections that leveraged on the country’s unique cultural identity and craftsmanship. “Tailoring, as an art form, has shaped cultures and societies for centuries. Beyond its obvious function, it plays a vital economic role. ‘The fashion industry, powered by the skills of talented tailors, significantly