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Remains of Dr Siti Hasmah taken from IJN to family residence in Seri Kembangan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The remains of the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali were transported from the National Heart Institute (IJN) at 10.48am today to her residence in The Mines, Seri Kembangan, Selangor. A Bernama observation at
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan this afternoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Sarawak, Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 3pm today. In an alert this
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Mohamad Hasan warns West Asia war, Hormuz closure ripple globally, urges UN reforms
NEW YORK, Sept 28 — Conflicts in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are no longer issues affecting only the region concerned, as their repercussions are also being felt far beyond its borders, said Datuk Seri
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King and Queen of Malaysia express condolences on passing of Dr Siti Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia today expressed their condolences on the passing of the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. In a post
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Dr Siti Hasmah dies aged 100 at IJN
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has died at the age of 100. She died today at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur. The
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Foreign minister says Malaysia sought for Hague Group role due to firm legal stance
NEW YORK, Sept 28 — Malaysia has been asked by several countries to take on the role of co-chair of The Hague Group alongside South Africa to express positions and coordinate action on violations of international law, said Foreign Minister
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Mohamad Hasan urges stronger Asean connectivity, eyes freer region with EU‑style movement
NEW YORK, Sept 28 — Asean needs to continue strengthening connectivity among its member states as a step towards creating a more open and integrated region, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia aspired to see Asean
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Penang targets US expansion to cement status as global chip hub
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 28 — Penang is ramping up its efforts to attract fresh American capital and encourage existing US multinationals to expand their footprint in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will lead a strategic trade mission to
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All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front seeks BN membership — and a shot at contesting Penang seats
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 27 — The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has applied to become a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), with Penang as the starting point before the move is taken to the national level. Its president Datuk
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Kemas expands preschool places for children with autism, 132 classes to open nationwide in Jan 2027
MELAKA, Sept 27 — A total of 132 Community Development Department (Kemas) preschools for children with autism will open nationwide next January, with admission screening set to begin next month. Kemas director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man said the screening would
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