Sarawakians urged to keep spirit of patriotism alive beyond celebrations

SARIKEI: Sarawakians must strengthen their identity and safeguard unity as the foundation of Malaysia’s enduring strength according to state leaders. State Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that patriotism involves translating historical commemorations into collective determination for development. She stated that this year’s National Day theme calls for cultivating… Continue reading Sarawakians urged to keep spirit of patriotism alive beyond celebrations
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Sarawakians urged to keep spirit of patriotism alive beyond celebrations

SARIKEI: Sarawakians must strengthen their identity and safeguard unity as the foundation of Malaysia’s enduring strength according to state leaders. State Minister of Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that patriotism involves translating historical commemorations into collective determination for development. She stated that this year’s National Day theme calls for cultivating… Continue reading Sarawakians urged to keep spirit of patriotism alive beyond celebrations

Harimau Muda recall key players for U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand

MALAYSIA’s Under-23 national football team has recalled three previously omitted key players for their upcoming Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Thailand. Head coach Nafuzi Zain has reinstated defender Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili and strikers Muhammad Aliff Izwan Yuslan and Fergus Tierney to the final 23-man squad. The Football Association of Malaysia confirmed all three players… Continue reading Harimau Muda recall key players for U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand
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Harimau Muda recall key players for U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand

MALAYSIA’s Under-23 national football team has recalled three previously omitted key players for their upcoming Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Thailand. Head coach Nafuzi Zain has reinstated defender Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili and strikers Muhammad Aliff Izwan Yuslan and Fergus Tierney to the final 23-man squad. The Football Association of Malaysia confirmed all three players… Continue reading Harimau Muda recall key players for U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand

India’s Modi says he is committed to progressing ties with China in meeting with Xi

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi was committed to improving ties with Beijing in a key meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a regional security forum on Sunday. Modi is in China for the first time in seven years to attend a two-day meeting of the Shanghai… Continue reading India’s Modi says he is committed to progressing ties with China in meeting with Xi

Japan to give US$5.5 million aid to UN for better living conditions in Syria

TOKYO: Japan has decided to provide a United Nations (UN) agency with US$5.5 million for a project to improve living conditions in Syria, as residents who had fled the country amid a civil war are increasingly returning following the collapse of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government last year, Kyodo News Agency reported. The grant aid… Continue reading Japan to give US$5.5 million aid to UN for better living conditions in Syria

Japan to give US$5.5 million aid to UN for better living conditions in Syria

TOKYO: Japan has decided to provide a United Nations (UN) agency with US$5.5 million for a project to improve living conditions in Syria, as residents who had fled the country amid a civil war are increasingly returning following the collapse of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government last year, Kyodo News Agency reported. The grant aid… Continue reading Japan to give US$5.5 million aid to UN for better living conditions in Syria
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Indonesian islanders taking Swiss concrete giant to court over climate

GENEVA: Residents of the tiny Indonesian island of Pari, threatened with disappearance by rising sea levels driven by climate change, have come to Switzerland to demand compensation from cement giant Holcim. The case is part of a wider international movement seeking to assign responsibility to major companies for the climate damage hurting the livelihoods of… Continue reading Indonesian islanders taking Swiss concrete giant to court over climate

MMEA debuts Ibrahim Class Boat at 2025 National Day parade

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency debuted its Ibrahim Class Boat during the 2025 National Day parade today. MMEA director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah confirmed the vessel was a royal gift from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. “The handover of this boat on March 6 symbolises the King’s commitment to supporting Maritime… Continue reading MMEA debuts Ibrahim Class Boat at 2025 National Day parade
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MMEA debuts Ibrahim Class Boat at 2025 National Day parade

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency debuted its Ibrahim Class Boat during the 2025 National Day parade today. MMEA director-general Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah confirmed the vessel was a royal gift from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. “The handover of this boat on March 6 symbolises the King’s commitment to supporting Maritime… Continue reading MMEA debuts Ibrahim Class Boat at 2025 National Day parade

Indonesian islanders taking Swiss concrete giant to court over climate

GENEVA: Residents of the tiny Indonesian island of Pari, threatened with disappearance by rising sea levels driven by climate change, have come to Switzerland to demand compensation from cement giant Holcim. The case is part of a wider international movement seeking to assign responsibility to major companies for the climate damage hurting the livelihoods of… Continue reading Indonesian islanders taking Swiss concrete giant to court over climate
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Wife of Australian man wanted in police killings urges him to surrender

SYDNEY: The wife of an Australian man wanted in connection with the killing of two police officers urged her husband to surrender, in a statement sent to Australian media Sunday. The heavily armed 56-year-old suspect, Dezi Freeman, fled into the bush Tuesday after opening fire on a team of 10 police officers at his home… Continue reading Wife of Australian man wanted in police killings urges him to surrender

China’s Xi meets India’s Modi in Tianjin

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have begun a bilateral meeting in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin, state media outlet Xinhua said on Sunday. Modi is in China for the first time in seven years to attend a two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, where Russian President… Continue reading China’s Xi meets India’s Modi in Tianjin

Popular cafe chain customer slams burnt fish & poor service online

A frustrated popular cafe chain customer has taken to social media to express her disappointment with the service and food quality at the outlet, sparking discussion about restaurant standards and customer service. The customer, who goes by the handle @mas_syira, shared her experience on Threads after what she described as an unsatisfactory response from outlet… Continue reading Popular cafe chain customer slams burnt fish & poor service online

Popular cafe chain customer slams burnt fish & poor service online

A frustrated popular cafe chain customer has taken to social media to express her disappointment with the service and food quality at the outlet, sparking discussion about restaurant standards and customer service. The customer, who goes by the handle @mas_syira, shared her experience on Threads after what she described as an unsatisfactory response from outlet… Continue reading Popular cafe chain customer slams burnt fish & poor service online

Over 100,000 attend Putrajaya National Day 2025 celebration

PUTRAJAYA: More than 100,000 visitors thronged Dataran Putrajaya for the National Day 2025 celebration, which ran smoothly in a festive atmosphere. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the attendance figure based on data obtained from Putrajaya Corporation. The celebration featured 14,062 participants who took part in the parade and march past under the theme ‘Malaysia… Continue reading Over 100,000 attend Putrajaya National Day 2025 celebration
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Over 100,000 attend Putrajaya National Day 2025 celebration

PUTRAJAYA: More than 100,000 visitors thronged Dataran Putrajaya for the National Day 2025 celebration, which ran smoothly in a festive atmosphere. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the attendance figure based on data obtained from Putrajaya Corporation. The celebration featured 14,062 participants who took part in the parade and march past under the theme ‘Malaysia… Continue reading Over 100,000 attend Putrajaya National Day 2025 celebration

Wanita ditahan cuba serang Sultan Nazrin semasa sambutan Hari Kebangsaan – Polis

IPOH: Polis menahan seorang wanita tempatan yang cuba menyerang Sultan Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah di atas pentas utama ketika sambutan rasmi Hari Kebangsaan Peringkat Negeri Perak di sini hari ini. Ketua Polis Perak Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin berkata wanita yang mempunyai rekod rawatan psikiatri itu ditahan pengawal keselamatan bertugas selepas masuk melalui tepi pentas ketika… Continue reading Wanita ditahan cuba serang Sultan Nazrin semasa sambutan Hari Kebangsaan – Polis
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PM Anwar begins China visit to strengthen bilateral ties and attend SCO Summit

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for China this morning to begin a four-day working visit aimed at further strengthening Malaysia-China relations. The visit from 31 August to 3 September comes at the invitation of President Xi Jinping and will see Anwar attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the Commemoration of the… Continue reading PM Anwar begins China visit to strengthen bilateral ties and attend SCO Summit
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PM Anwar begins China visit to strengthen bilateral ties and attend SCO Summit

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for China this morning to begin a four-day working visit aimed at further strengthening Malaysia-China relations. The visit from 31 August to 3 September comes at the invitation of President Xi Jinping and will see Anwar attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the Commemoration of the… Continue reading PM Anwar begins China visit to strengthen bilateral ties and attend SCO Summit

Melaka pioneers direct farm produce sales at Petronas stations

MELAKA: Melaka has become the first state to pioneer direct marketing of fresh produce from Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) members to consumers through selected Petronas petrol stations. Deputy director-general Mohd Fauzi Badron said this initiative launched at eight stations last July 15 will expand to thirty two stations statewide within two years. Melaka was chosen… Continue reading Melaka pioneers direct farm produce sales at Petronas stations
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Melaka pioneers direct farm produce sales at Petronas stations

MELAKA: Melaka has become the first state to pioneer direct marketing of fresh produce from Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) members to consumers through selected Petronas petrol stations. Deputy director-general Mohd Fauzi Badron said this initiative launched at eight stations last July 15 will expand to thirty two stations statewide within two years. Melaka was chosen… Continue reading Melaka pioneers direct farm produce sales at Petronas stations

Lebih 100,000 banjiri Dataran Putrajaya rai Hari Kebangsaan 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Lebih 100,000 pengunjung membanjiri Dataran Putrajaya, di sini hari ini, bagi meraikan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 yang berlangsung penuh meriah dan lancar, kata Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi yang juga Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Induk Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia 2025 (HKHM 2025) berkata sambutan itu turut dijayakan oleh 14,062 peserta yang mengambil bahagian… Continue reading Lebih 100,000 banjiri Dataran Putrajaya rai Hari Kebangsaan 2025
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Ahmad Zahid dan Fadillah puji sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 luar biasa

PUTRAJAYA: Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 di Dataran Putrajaya disifatkan oleh kedua-dua Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dan Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof sebagai berjaya dan luar biasa. Ahmad Zahid mengucapkan selamat Hari Kebangsaan kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia dan memuji penganjuran kali ini yang menurutnya amat menarik. “Semoga penyatuan seluruh rakyat Malaysia akan… Continue reading Ahmad Zahid dan Fadillah puji sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 luar biasa
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PM Anwar beri “thumbs up” sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim memberikan isyarat thumbs up sebagai tanda penghargaan serta berpuas hati dengan kejayaan penganjuran Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 yang berlangsung penuh meriah di Dataran Putrajaya hari ini. Sejurus selepas keberangkatan pulang Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim dan Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah, Anwar meluangkan masa kira-kira lima minit… Continue reading PM Anwar beri “thumbs up” sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025
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Laksamana Muda Anuar Alias dinobat Tokoh Kemerdekaan Selangor 2025

SHAH ALAM: Laksamana Muda (B) Datuk Anuar Alias telah dinobatkan sebagai Tokoh Kemerdekaan Negeri Selangor 2025 sempena Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-68 peringkat negeri. Beliau dipilih sebagai penghargaan terhadap jasa dan bakti dalam angkatan pertahanan negara menerusi misi antarabangsa yang menjadi inspirasi filem terkenal PASKAL: The Movie. Anugerah disampaikan oleh Menteri Besar Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin… Continue reading Laksamana Muda Anuar Alias dinobat Tokoh Kemerdekaan Selangor 2025
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Deputy prime ministers praise outstanding 2025 National Day celebration

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof have declared the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya an outstanding success that strengthened national unity. Ahmad Zahid conveyed National Day greetings to all Malaysians while praising this year’s event as highly impressive during a post-celebration press conference. “May… Continue reading Deputy prime ministers praise outstanding 2025 National Day celebration
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Deputy prime ministers praise outstanding 2025 National Day celebration

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof have declared the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya an outstanding success that strengthened national unity. Ahmad Zahid conveyed National Day greetings to all Malaysians while praising this year’s event as highly impressive during a post-celebration press conference. “May… Continue reading Deputy prime ministers praise outstanding 2025 National Day celebration

Constitutional literacy and Rukun Negara integration key for national harmony

KUALA LUMPUR: A constitutional law expert has emphasised the urgent need to address Malaysia’s low level of constitutional literacy and incorporate the Rukun Negara into the Federal Constitution as a formal preamble. Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi from Universiti Malaya stated that many ethnic and religious misunderstandings in society stem from fundamental misunderstandings… Continue reading Constitutional literacy and Rukun Negara integration key for national harmony
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Constitutional literacy and Rukun Negara integration key for national harmony

KUALA LUMPUR: A constitutional law expert has emphasised the urgent need to address Malaysia’s low level of constitutional literacy and incorporate the Rukun Negara into the Federal Constitution as a formal preamble. Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi from Universiti Malaya stated that many ethnic and religious misunderstandings in society stem from fundamental misunderstandings… Continue reading Constitutional literacy and Rukun Negara integration key for national harmony

Woman detained for disrupting Perak National Day ceremony

POLICE have detained a woman who went viral after she climbed onto the main stage during the state-level National Day celebration in Perak this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8.20am while the Perak state anthem was being played. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspect entered through the side of the… Continue reading Woman detained for disrupting Perak National Day ceremony

Retired navy rear admiral Anuar Alias named Selangor independence personality

SHAH ALAM: Retired Rear Admiral Datuk Anuar Alias has been honoured as Selangor’s 2025 Independence Personality for his significant contributions to national defence through international missions. The former commander of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s elite PASKAL unit received the award from Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari during state-level National Day celebrations at Dataran… Continue reading Retired navy rear admiral Anuar Alias named Selangor independence personality
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Retired navy rear admiral Anuar Alias named Selangor independence personality

SHAH ALAM: Retired Rear Admiral Datuk Anuar Alias has been honoured as Selangor’s 2025 Independence Personality for his significant contributions to national defence through international missions. The former commander of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s elite PASKAL unit received the award from Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari during state-level National Day celebrations at Dataran… Continue reading Retired navy rear admiral Anuar Alias named Selangor independence personality

Woman detained for disrupting Perak National Day ceremony

POLICE have detained a woman who went viral after she climbed onto the main stage during the state-level National Day celebration in Perak this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8.20am while the Perak state anthem was being played. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspect entered through the side of the… Continue reading Woman detained for disrupting Perak National Day ceremony

Del Toro delivers his monster, ‘Frankenstein’, at Venice

VENICE: Mexican director Guillermo del Toro gave birth to another monster Saturday, his big-budget “Frankenstein” movie, joking that the effort had left him worn out as his creation got its world premiere in Venice. The last creature he delivered here, the aquatic being in “The Shape of Water”, swam off with the festival’s top prize… Continue reading Del Toro delivers his monster, ‘Frankenstein’, at Venice

Penang FC pay dearly for mistakes in Super League loss to Kelantan

GEORGE TOWN: Winless Penang FC continue to pay dearly for their mistakes despite showing improvement in their first four Super League matches this season according to head coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail. Wan Rohaimi stated the team displayed better energy and cohesion in last night’s match against Kelantan The Real Warriors but lost 0-1 due… Continue reading Penang FC pay dearly for mistakes in Super League loss to Kelantan
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Penang FC pay dearly for mistakes in Super League loss to Kelantan

GEORGE TOWN: Winless Penang FC continue to pay dearly for their mistakes despite showing improvement in their first four Super League matches this season according to head coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail. Wan Rohaimi stated the team displayed better energy and cohesion in last night’s match against Kelantan The Real Warriors but lost 0-1 due… Continue reading Penang FC pay dearly for mistakes in Super League loss to Kelantan

Del Toro delivers his monster, ‘Frankenstein’, at Venice

VENICE: Mexican director Guillermo del Toro gave birth to another monster Saturday, his big-budget “Frankenstein” movie, joking that the effort had left him worn out as his creation got its world premiere in Venice. The last creature he delivered here, the aquatic being in “The Shape of Water”, swam off with the festival’s top prize… Continue reading Del Toro delivers his monster, ‘Frankenstein’, at Venice
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Gaza aid flotilla ‘should not have to exist’ says Thunberg

BARCELONA: Aid flotillas like the one preparing to leave for Gaza would not be necessary if governments upheld international law, rights activist Greta Thunberg told AFP Saturday. “It should not have to be up to us,“ said the 22-year-old Swedish campaigner, who will join the flotilla when it sets off from Barcelona on Sunday. “A… Continue reading Gaza aid flotilla ‘should not have to exist’ says Thunberg
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Gaza aid flotilla ‘should not have to exist’ says Thunberg

BARCELONA: Aid flotillas like the one preparing to leave for Gaza would not be necessary if governments upheld international law, rights activist Greta Thunberg told AFP Saturday. “It should not have to be up to us,“ said the 22-year-old Swedish campaigner, who will join the flotilla when it sets off from Barcelona on Sunday. “A… Continue reading Gaza aid flotilla ‘should not have to exist’ says Thunberg

New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port

SAN PEDRO: Floating blue paddles dance on the waves that lap a dock in the Port of Los Angeles, silently converting the power of the sea into useable electricity. This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is… Continue reading New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port
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New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port

SAN PEDRO: Floating blue paddles dance on the waves that lap a dock in the Port of Los Angeles, silently converting the power of the sea into useable electricity. This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is… Continue reading New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port

Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote

U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter. “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!!,“ Trump said on Truth Social. “Also, No Mail-In Voting, Except For Those That… Continue reading Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote

Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote

U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter. “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!!,“ Trump said on Truth Social. “Also, No Mail-In Voting, Except For Those That… Continue reading Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote
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Citra MADANI performance unites Malaysia’s five main races at National Day

PUTRAJAYA: The inaugural Citra MADANI special performance powerfully showcased Malaysia’s spirit of unity and harmony through an energetic dance featuring the nation’s five main races during the National Day celebration. National Culture and Arts Department director-general Mohd Amran Mohd Haris revealed the segment involved participation from various agencies including the Malaysian Prisons Department, Royal Malaysia… Continue reading Citra MADANI performance unites Malaysia’s five main races at National Day
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Citra MADANI performance unites Malaysia’s five main races at National Day

PUTRAJAYA: The inaugural Citra MADANI special performance powerfully showcased Malaysia’s spirit of unity and harmony through an energetic dance featuring the nation’s five main races during the National Day celebration. National Culture and Arts Department director-general Mohd Amran Mohd Haris revealed the segment involved participation from various agencies including the Malaysian Prisons Department, Royal Malaysia… Continue reading Citra MADANI performance unites Malaysia’s five main races at National Day

Warna-warni perarakan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 semarak jiwa patriotik

PUTRAJAYA: Semangat Malaysia MADANI terus membara apabila rakyat pelbagai lapisan membanjiri Dataran Putrajaya sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 hari ini yang diraikan penuh kemeriahan dan warna-warni. Bertemakan “Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni”, edisi ke-68 sambutan itu mencerminkan semangat perpaduan nasional yang kukuh, diserikan dengan pelbagai acara istiadat, persembahan serta perarakan yang memperlihatkan kekuatan rakyat dan negara… Continue reading Warna-warni perarakan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 semarak jiwa patriotik
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Senior citizens look forward to Punjabi community centre

KUALA LUMPUR: When Harjit Kaur’s husband passed away, her children placed her in a nearby home to ensure her safety and wellbeing. However, she missed her Punjabi community friends, as well as events like birthday parties and the Vaisakhi festival. Today Harjit can look forward to a community centre as plans are in the pipeline… Continue reading Senior citizens look forward to Punjabi community centre
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Senior citizens look forward to Punjabi community centre

KUALA LUMPUR: When Harjit Kaur’s husband passed away, her children placed her in a nearby home to ensure her safety and wellbeing. However, she missed her Punjabi community friends, as well as events like birthday parties and the Vaisakhi festival. Today Harjit can look forward to a community centre as plans are in the pipeline… Continue reading Senior citizens look forward to Punjabi community centre