Archive - 31 August 2023

Sabah Day makes a comeback after 60 years

Sabah Day makes a comeback after 60 years

Chief Minister Hajiji says it commemorates the state's independence from the British.
Johor BN concerned supporters may look for 'dacing' on polling day

Johor BN concerned supporters may look for 'dacing' on polling day

Umno leader says not all are in tune with pact with Harapan.
PAS an 'ugly kingmaker', says Puad

PAS an 'ugly kingmaker', says Puad

They will label anyone anti-Islam for its own agenda, he says.
Rela man dies after collapsing during Merdeka parade in Seremban

Rela man dies after collapsing during Merdeka parade in Seremban

Preliminary investigation found the man had a heart problem, say cops.
Using race, religion to gain political support not good - Abang Johari

Using race, religion to gain political support not good - Abang Johari

He says such desperate action could split the nation's multi-racial unity.
LETTER | Let's give the youth a chance

LETTER | Let's give the youth a chance

The older generation is often sceptical of youth, but we were young once too.
LETTER | Acknowledging Malaysian heroism at the Battle of Mogadishu

LETTER | Acknowledging Malaysian heroism at the Battle of Mogadishu

Although official recognition was reluctant, American forces involved are grateful.
Over 100,000 throng Putrajaya for National Day celebration - Fahmi

Over 100,000 throng Putrajaya for National Day celebration - Fahmi

Minister expresses satisfaction with the successful organisation of the celebration.
New NGO championing Malay rights to fill gap left by others - Tajuddin

New NGO championing Malay rights to fill gap left by others - Tajuddin

Former MP says other groups unable to achieve much.
M’sia to send protest note to China over map laying claim to our waters

M’sia to send protest note to China over map laying claim to our waters

It's a standard practice in any dispute, says Zambry.
Preserve national unity: Deputy prime ministers

Preserve national unity: Deputy prime ministers

Leaders urge Malaysians to uphold the spirit of harmony.
COMMENT | Akmal, be a reformer or little boy in weak Umno

COMMENT | Akmal, be a reformer or little boy in weak Umno

Don't be arrogant, stay grounded.
Ranau hit by tremors but no untoward incidents

Ranau hit by tremors but no untoward incidents

The Malaysian Meteorological Department says the 3.7 tremor struck at 7.13am.
LETTER | Reflecting on the essence of Merdeka

LETTER | Reflecting on the essence of Merdeka

It is building a political, social and economic system serving the common good.
Umno will be with PAS, Bersatu when Zahid no longer president: Mahfodz

Umno will be with PAS, Bersatu when Zahid no longer president: Mahfodz

Party leader says it's mandatory for three parties to join forces, helm country.  
Merdeka Day celebration in full swing

Merdeka Day celebration in full swing

Crowd throngs to Dataran Putrajaya to join the merriment.
Malaysians turn out in droves to enliven 66th National Day celebration

Malaysians turn out in droves to enliven 66th National Day celebration

People arrive as early as 1am at Dataran Putrajaya, where event is held.
COMMENT | A PN-inspired Merdeka

COMMENT | A PN-inspired Merdeka

Merdeka as unshackling of chains has morphed into different kind of beast.
Agong: Unity key to harmony, well-being of people and country

Agong: Unity key to harmony, well-being of people and country

'It's the seed and source of strength to face any challenges.'
LETTER | Are Malaysians patriotic?

LETTER | Are Malaysians patriotic?

A survey found an astonishingly high 99 percent level of patriotism.
COMMENT | Imam Nawawi's teachings and dinner with my non-Muslim in-laws

COMMENT | Imam Nawawi's teachings and dinner with my non-Muslim in-laws

In the pursuit of knowledge, comparing scholarly opinions helped me find the good.
After decades of abuse, Tasik Chini is healing

After decades of abuse, Tasik Chini is healing

There's renewed hope tourists can return in droves to this once-barren lake. 
Neck and neck in Simpang Jeram, says neighbouring state rep

Neck and neck in Simpang Jeram, says neighbouring state rep

Bentayan rep says the situation is quite challenging.
From one MB to another: Amirudin files defamation suit against Sanusi

From one MB to another: Amirudin files defamation suit against Sanusi

UPDATED 9.39AM | This is over the scandal linked to Sg Klang river cleaning project.
KINIGUIDE | Debunking myths, misconceptions about refugees

KINIGUIDE | Debunking myths, misconceptions about refugees

Refugees get no govt assistance, so how do they survive?
COMMENT | Merdeka unity spirit should include helping the stateless

COMMENT | Merdeka unity spirit should include helping the stateless

They are one of us and their marginalisation diminishes all M'sians. 
My father's legacy lives on in 'Setia', Nur Jazlan says of patriotic tune

My father's legacy lives on in 'Setia', Nur Jazlan says of patriotic tune

UPDATED 9.40AM | Johor Umno chief recalls the iconic song and what it means.
S'gor sultan urges leaders to rekindle people's economic aspirations

S'gor sultan urges leaders to rekindle people's economic aspirations

This is so Malaysia will once again be internationally successful and revered.
YOURSAY | PM must practise what he preaches for M’sia to rise

YOURSAY | PM must practise what he preaches for M’sia to rise

'The other option is too worrisome to even imagine.'