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How a ‘Hyperactive’ Student Became Malaysia’s Chess Powerhouse
What do the lightning-fast reflexes of a badminton court and the silent, calculated intensity of a...
Hasmadi Ghazali reported for duty at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Balar in Pos Balar earlier this month, bringing to an end nearly 11 years of a long-distance marriage with his wife Norsiah Along, 50, a Temiar Orang Asli who lives in the settlement with their four children. Photo source: Hasmadi Ghazali via Bernama
Hasmadi Ghazali reported for duty at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Balar in Pos Balar earlier this month, bringing to an end nearly 11 years of a long-distance marriage with his wife Norsiah Along, 50, a Temiar Orang Asli who lives in the settlement with their four children. Photo source: Hasmadi Ghazali via Bernama
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Teacher finds fulfilment in serving Orang Asli community in Pos Balar
KUALA LUMPUR - While many teachers opt for postings closer to urban conveniences, one educator has...
bzBee Consult founder and managing director Prof Mohd Said Bani CM Din with his cats during the launch of ‘A Book of Poems: The Meowgical Tails of Malaysia’ at the Lumi Marketplace. - Photo by Bernama
bzBee Consult founder and managing director Prof Mohd Said Bani CM Din with his cats during the launch of ‘A Book of Poems: The Meowgical Tails of Malaysia’ at the Lumi Marketplace. - Photo by Bernama
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Exploring Malaysia through the eyes of cats
PETALING JAYA - His longing for his three pet cats during his frequent work trips to Kuching,...
The large-scale K-pop showcase, to be held at Stadium Merdeka, will see Dolla appearing on the same stage as renowned acts such as G-Dragon, Hwasa, DPR Ian, ITZY and 3P on Jan 31. Photo by Bernama
The large-scale K-pop showcase, to be held at Stadium Merdeka, will see Dolla appearing on the same stage as renowned acts such as G-Dragon, Hwasa, DPR Ian, ITZY and 3P on Jan 31. Photo by Bernama
Entertainment
Dolla to share the stage with G-Dragon, Hwasa on Jan 31
FROM growing up as K-pop fans to now sharing the stage with their South Korean idols, local girl...
Photo: @ctdk / INSTAGRAM
Photo: @ctdk / INSTAGRAM
Entertainment
Three decades on, Siti Nurhaliza's voice still captivates audiences
KUALA LUMPUR - Few singers are able to sustain their careers for three decades while continuing to...
Singer and composer Aizat Amdan returns with his latest work titled ‘Simfoni Hati Beradu’. - Photo: INSTAGRAM / AIZAT AMDAN
Singer and composer Aizat Amdan returns with his latest work titled ‘Simfoni Hati Beradu’. - Photo: INSTAGRAM / AIZAT AMDAN
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Aizat Amdan releases new album titled 'Simfoni Hati Beradu'
GEORGE TOWN - After nearly 15 years without releasing an album, singer and composer Aizat Amdan...
Dr Mohd Azri Ab Rani
Dr Mohd Azri Ab Rani
National
Malaysia's fragrance surgeon with a battery chemistry past
SHAH ALAM - From outside the room, the sweet scent of tropical flowers was already detectable - and...
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Photo for illustration purposes only.
LETTERS
Digital nomads and the rise of micro-entrepreneurship
STEP into a Kuala Lumpur café on a typical weekday and you’ll notice a row of people working on...
Sinar Harian is bringing together all portals under Sinar Karangkraf into its print edition starting December, offering readers a refreshed newspaper with more comprehensive and diverse content.
Sinar Harian is bringing together all portals under Sinar Karangkraf into its print edition starting December, offering readers a refreshed newspaper with more comprehensive and diverse content.
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Sinar Harian refreshes print with new portals under one roof
SHAH ALAM - Sinar Harian is bringing together all portals under Sinar Karangkraf into its print...
Participants at the World #Quran Convention at the Perdana Hall, Miti, Kuala Lumpur. - Photo by ROSLI TALIB
Participants at the World #Quran Convention at the Perdana Hall, Miti, Kuala Lumpur. - Photo by ROSLI TALIB
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World #Quran Convention: From recitation to implementation — Elevating the Quran as blueprint for governance
KUALA LUMPUR — The World #QuranConvention 2025 opened with a powerful call for the ummah to...
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Hamzah stays on as Opposition Leader after Pas-Reset agreement, says Hadi
The viral poster of Muhyiddin is fake, according to his aide.
The viral poster of Muhyiddin is fake, according to his aide.
Viral ‘Muhyiddin endorsement’ of Reset Convention is fake, Bersatu clarifies
Marzuki&#039;s statement on his Facebook.
Marzuki's statement on his Facebook.
‘Tell the full story’: Marzuki disputes Abdul Hadi’s account of Bersatu split
Annuar Musa
Annuar Musa
Pas to announce stance after talks with PN partners this week, says Annuar
Hamzah yang tiba di Konvensyen Reset pertama dan dikerumuni penyokong.
Hamzah yang tiba di Konvensyen Reset pertama dan dikerumuni penyokong.
Nearly 20,000 supporters gather for inaugural Reset Malaysia Convention in Tanah Merah
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Viral ‘foreigner-built’ flat in Kajang actually occupied by locals, police say
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Naazron (inset) stated that the police, alongside the Selangor Immigration Department, had previously conducted a joint enforcement operation under Ops Kutip in the area on February 28 last year.
Man breaks leg after alleged impact from world's largest tipping bucket at Penang water park
A man&#039;s family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
A man's family holiday at a Penang water theme park ended in a medical emergency after he suffered a severe leg fracture requiring surgery.
Police arrest mother of two children who fell from Tampoi apartment
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Police have arrested the mother of a girl who died and her brother who was seriously injured after the children are believed to have fallen from the 12th floor of an apartment in Tampoi on Sunday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. - (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP)
A collapsed building is seen after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. - (Photo by Edwin Espejo / AFP)
Seven-year-old girl killed by stepsister after quarrel over mobile phone dispute, body hidden in wardrobe
Region 7 Police Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasert said investigations found the victim was believed to have been killed at their home in Ban Thi Khrong, Tambon Prang Phle, on the afternoon of May 30. Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen
Region 7 Police Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasert said investigations found the victim was believed to have been killed at their home in Ban Thi Khrong, Tambon Prang Phle, on the afternoon of May 30. Photo: Piyarach Chongcharoen
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