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All eyes on moon sighting as Malaysia prepare for Aidilfitri announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims in Malaysia and around the world are preparing for Aidilfitri. However, the exact date is only confirmed close to the event, as the Isla... Read More


Easier, better, safer: Malaysians explain why they're returning to malls and bazaars despite online deals for 'baju raya' shopping

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 -- It's nearly midnight, but the shopping street of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman here, also known as Jalan TAR, is still buzzing. Beneath the glow of shop lights and the chatter o... Read More


This year, Muslims will have to pay more for their 'zakat fitrah' ahead of Aidilfitri - here's how the price of rice affected it

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- As Ramadan draws to a close in over a week, Muslims are reminded of an important obligation before celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri: paying zakat fitrah. This annual tithe, ... Read More


Zambry: Broader strategies, not just travel bans, to tackle PTPTN loan defaults

PUTRAJAYA, March 17 -- Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said his ministry is adopting a broader strategy to encourage repayment among National Higher Education Fund Corporation ... Read More


Era FM case 'settled', no action against radio station hosts by MCMC, says communications minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said last night that no further action will be taken against Era FM hosts Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jazmin John Louis Jeffri, and Radin Ami... Read More


Era FM case 'settled', no action against radio station hosts, says communications minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said last night that no further action will be taken against Era FM hosts Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jazmin John Louis Jeffri, and Radin Ami... Read More


Gold rush: Why more Malaysians are seeking safe haven by investing in bullion, dinars, and digital gold

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- More Malaysians are turning to gold, seeing it as a fortress against global financial turbulence and a time-tested way to preserve wealth amid turbulent times. Gold remains t... Read More


Sosma overhaul: Home Ministry proposes special court, bail reforms to address legal challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- The government is considering the establishment of a special court as part of its review of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), said Home Minister Datuk... Read More


Sports minister spells out what RM30m did for Malaysia's national football programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) recently made key personnel appointments with the help of a RM30 million government allocation for the national football programme. ... Read More


No application in yet, housing minister says on Unesco heritage bid for Selangor's Chinese new villages

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- The government has yet to receive any applications to propose the Chinese new villages in Selangor as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesc... Read More