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LETTERS
Breaking the Chains: Stop normalising child marriages
While there has been a global decline in child marriages in recent years, this deeply ingrained and...
Malaysia has not made any headway in meeting the target for stunting over the last 20 years, with 21.9 per cent of children under five years affected — nearly equal to the average for the Asia region (21.8 per cent), according to the 2022 Global Nutrition Report.
Malaysia has not made any headway in meeting the target for stunting over the last 20 years, with 21.9 per cent of children under five years affected — nearly equal to the average for the Asia region (21.8 per cent), according to the 2022 Global Nutrition Report.
LETTERS
Battle against the unseen enemy of childhood stunting
In addition to its food security issues, Malaysia also finds itself amid a nutritional challenge...
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa - BERNAMA
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa - BERNAMA
National
Issues concerning poverty, petty traders given priority in developing the Federal Territories - Dr Zaliha
PUTRAJAYA - Issues of urban poverty and hardcore poor, as well as petty traders and hawkers, will be...
Anwar demands action on people's issues - FILE PIX
Anwar demands action on people's issues - FILE PIX
National
'Hit the ground running': PM sets high bar for new, returning ministers
KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all Cabinet members, including...
A picture taken from southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on Dec 8, 2023, shows smoke rising above buildings during an Israeli strike in northern Gaza. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)
A picture taken from southern Israel near the border with the Gaza Strip on Dec 8, 2023, shows smoke rising above buildings during an Israeli strike in northern Gaza. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)
Exclusives
Nik Nazmi calls for global action on climate justice for Gaza at COP28
DUBAI – The ongoing war inflicted on Gaza has caused environmental damage that extends far beyond...
Deputy Prime Minister cum Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof had in March said that about 80 per cent of the labour shortage problem in the oil palm plantations had been resolved. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Deputy Prime Minister cum Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof had in March said that about 80 per cent of the labour shortage problem in the oil palm plantations had been resolved. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National
2023 a year of headwinds for Malaysia's major commodities
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s major commodities suffered a setback in 2023 despite a weaker ringgit as...
Sixty-nine million children -- or more than one in five -- live in poverty in the world's 40 richest countries UNICEF said in a report released Wednesday, blasting Britain and France for their particularly bad standings. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF
Sixty-nine million children -- or more than one in five -- live in poverty in the world's 40 richest countries UNICEF said in a report released Wednesday, blasting Britain and France for their particularly bad standings. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF
News
One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty: Unicef
UNITED NATIONS - Sixty-nine million children -- or more than one in five -- live in poverty in the...
Displaced Moroccan women sit in a temporary camp set up following the Sept 8 earthquake, in the hamlet of Imzilne in the Ouirgane commune, some 60 kilometres south of Marrakesh, on Nov 27, 2023.- Photo by AFP
Displaced Moroccan women sit in a temporary camp set up following the Sept 8 earthquake, in the hamlet of Imzilne in the Ouirgane commune, some 60 kilometres south of Marrakesh, on Nov 27, 2023.- Photo by AFP
News
Three months after quake, Morocco villages face winter chill
OUIRGANE - Temporary camps set up following a deadly earthquake in southern Morocco three months ago...
Despite global challenges and the racialisation of politics by PN, Sivarraajh commended Anwar's achievements in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) and initiatives like Tesla. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Despite global challenges and the racialisation of politics by PN, Sivarraajh commended Anwar's achievements in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) and initiatives like Tesla. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National
Unity government: Progress overshadowed, challenges remain
SHAH ALAM - While the unity government has made some progress, political analyst Professor Datuk Dr...
Pix for illustration purpose only. - FILE PIX by Sinar Small image: Balqais
Pix for illustration purpose only. - FILE PIX by Sinar Small image: Balqais
National
EPF expresses confidence in Progressive Wage Policy to boost retirement savings
SHAH ALAM - The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) expresses confidence in the ability of the...
New
A woman walks near a snow-covered bus terminal in Aomori city, Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026. - (Photo by PHILIP FONG / AFP)
A woman walks near a snow-covered bus terminal in Aomori city, Aomori prefecture on Jan 30, 2026. - (Photo by PHILIP FONG / AFP)
Heavy snow across Japan leaves 35 dead
Photo: Penang Fire and Rescue Department
Photo: Penang Fire and Rescue Department
Five hectares of forest at Penang Botanical Gardens ablaze
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad delivering his speech at the national-level World Cancer Day 2026 celebration today. - Photo by Bernama
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad delivering his speech at the national-level World Cancer Day 2026 celebration today. - Photo by Bernama
Screening of high-risk travellers a proactive measure to prevent Nipah - Dzulkefly
Photo: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department
Photo: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department
Three children drown in sewage pond near Sibu Jaya Flats
A total of 12 Selangor FC supporters were charged at two Magistrate's Courts today on charges of possessing and testing positive for drugs, on Monday. - Photo by Bernama
A total of 12 Selangor FC supporters were charged at two Magistrate's Courts today on charges of possessing and testing positive for drugs, on Monday. - Photo by Bernama
12 Selangor FC supporters charged with drug possession, tested positive for drugs
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Restaurant allegedly washed leftover food before reselling
A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been alleged to have washed leftover food that had already been served to customers before reusing it the following day.
A nasi kandar restaurant in the district has been alleged to have washed leftover food that had already been served to customers before reusing it the following day.
Girl injured in alleged attack, attempted abduction while walking to Rawang night market
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
Neighbours who noticed the commotion rushed to the scene and managed to stop the attack.
SK Labu Besar student reports bullying case to Home Minister, Kedah police chief
A bullying case involving a student at SK Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah has drawn the attention of senior authorities after the victim’s family raised the matter directly with the Home Minister and the Kedah police chief. - Photo: Screenshot from @misiupdate / Tiktok
A bullying case involving a student at SK Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah has drawn the attention of senior authorities after the victim’s family raised the matter directly with the Home Minister and the Kedah police chief. - Photo: Screenshot from @misiupdate / Tiktok
Zahid seeks to be freed of all 47 charges linked to Yayasan Akalbudi
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed an application to be acquitted and discharged of 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has filed an application to be acquitted and discharged of 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Ex-defence intelligence DG charged with accepting US$20,000 bribe, flight tickets
Former military intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to three charges of receiving bribes amounting to ASD20,000 and two international flight tickets in 2024 and last year. - Sinar/Rosli Talib
Former military intelligence chief Lieutenant-General Datuk Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to three charges of receiving bribes amounting to ASD20,000 and two international flight tickets in 2024 and last year. - Sinar/Rosli Talib
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