MOHE Closely Monitoring Safety Of Malaysian Students In West Asia — Zambry
PUTRAJAYA, August 3 (2026– The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) will continue to closely monitor the safety of Malaysian students in West Asian countries by seeking guidance from the Foreign Ministry following the evolving security situation in the region. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said MOHE has taken note of recent […]
EC To Study Postal Voting Proposal For Auxiliary Police – Kulasegaran
KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 2026 — The Election Commission (EC) will study the proposal to extend postal voting facilities to auxiliary police officers guarding the country’s strategic assets and critical infrastructure, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said. He said the study would take into account operational requirements, […]
Dewan Negara Passes Communications and Multimedia Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 2026 — Dewan Negara today passed the Communications and Multimedia Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026 to enhance the role, function, governance and operations and strengthen the regulatory function of the country’s communications industry. The Bill was passed by a majority vote after being debated by 11 Senators. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo […]
Four Dead, One Injured In Falling Tree Incident In Bentong
BENTONG, August 3 2026– Four individuals died, while a boy was injured after the four-wheel drive vehicle they were travelling in was crushed by a tree in an incident on Jalan Lama Kuala Lumpur heading to Janda Baik, Bentong this afternoon. Bentong district police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the police received information about […]
Over RM34 Mln To Install Solar Streetlight In 362 Locations – Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 2026 — The government has allocated RM34.19 million this year for the installation of solar-powered light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights at 362 selected locations on federal roads nationwide. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said solar lights are more suitable for installation in areas far from the electricity grid, locations prone […]
Govt Engaging Landowners On 300m Buffer Zone To Protect Bukit Kiara Fireflies – Hannah
KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 2026 — The government is engaging with landowners surrounding Bukit Kiara to implement a previously announced 300-metre ecological buffer zone to protect a rare firefly species recently rediscovered in the federal park. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said discussions with the affected stakeholders were ongoing following Kuala Lumpur […]
The Sepang International Circuit, where the Bahrain Grand Prix (GP) will be held in October this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 2026 — Malaysia just landed the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, and it’s far more than a victory lap for the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). This is a high-octane demonstration for every young mind in the country that motorsport is not just about speed. It is science on overdrive. Though this is a […]
Gamification Helps Special Needs Children Boost Self-confidence
KOTA BHARU, Aug 3 2026 — Digital learning and gamification are among the best approaches that can be adopted to strengthen special education and help special needs students learn more effectively according to their needs. Founder of Bizara education centre Wan Zakaria Wan Abu Bakar said the approach was not merely about introducing technology into […]
Iran Says Memorandum Of Understanding With US To Serve As ‘Cornerstone’ Of Its Future Foreign Relations
ISTANBUL, August 3 2026 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that the memorandum of understanding with the US would become the “cornerstone” of Tehran’s future foreign relations, Anadolu Ajansi reported. “The memorandum of understanding that was signed was the result of the collective wisdom of the Supreme National Security Council members, and all members […]
Lula, 80, To Face Bolsonaro’s Son In Brazilian Presidential Election
RIO DE JANEIRO, AUGUST 3 — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been officially nominated by his left-wing Workers’ Party (PT) as its candidate for a fourth term in office, reported German news agency dpa. “I am infinitely fitter than I was when I was 57 years old and took office for the […]