TAIPING: Museums provide an engaging space for informal learning, especially for schoolchildren, said Deputy Minister of National Unity Senator K. Saraswathy. She emphasised that these institutions allow students to absorb knowledge in a relaxed environment while offering visitors a deeper grasp of history through storytelling, visuals, and hands-on experiences rather than mere facts. Saraswathy noted… Continue reading Museums as informal learning spaces for history understanding

IPOH: A fire broke out in the early hours today, destroying 21 houses, a restaurant, and a temple in Bagan Pasir Laut, Hutan Melintang. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department confirmed no casualties in the incident. Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, assistant director of operations, stated that the department received an emergency call at 4.52 am, with… Continue reading Fire destroys 21 houses, eatery, and temple in Hutan Melintang

KUCHING: The Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme has become a crucial support system for young Malaysians struggling with rising living costs. By offering essential goods at lower prices, the initiative helps ease financial burdens while promoting prudent spending. Media practitioner Asyraf Halim, 34, shared how the programme has helped him manage expenses since living independently. “Prices… Continue reading Jualan Rahmah aids youth in managing rising living costs in Kuching

GEORGE TOWN: Penang must move beyond its reliance on low-cost manufacturing and adopt a strategy focused on innovation, high-value creation, and local enterprise development to maintain its global competitiveness, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. Speaking at the iNPenang International Awards 2025 held on June 21, Sim emphasised that while the low-cost model… Continue reading Penang urged to shift from low-cost model to innovation for global edge

MOSCOW: Russia has pledged ongoing support for Malaysia’s nuclear energy development, covering institutional, technical, and legal aspects, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced. The collaboration aims to strengthen Malaysia’s energy security under the National Energy Transition Roadmap. Fadillah, also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, highlighted Russia’s expertise in nuclear technology during a press… Continue reading Russia to aid Malaysia’s nuclear energy development – Fadillah

BESUT: Driven by a shared commitment to protect marine ecosystems in Malaysia, employee volunteers from Yayasan Sime Darby’s (YSD) donor companies took part in a conservation event at Perhentian Island. Organised by YSD as part of its annual environmental volunteerism programme, the initiative was aimed at encouraging active participation in conservation work. The programme led… Continue reading Perhentian Island cleanup nets 70kg trash

PETALING JAYA: At Spectrum Heroes Care Centre, children with neurodivergent conditions are not viewed through the lens of diagnosis, but nurtured through understanding, structure and inclusion. Founded by Dr Malini Kerisnan and Dr Navin Kanvinder in January this year, the early intervention centre offers a holistic approach to supporting children, especially those on the autism… Continue reading Centre offers support for neurodiverse youngsters

SEKINCHAN: The findings of the investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya will be released to the public on Monday, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today. He stated that the report was completed as scheduled yesterday but could not be presented immediately due to the public holiday. “It… Continue reading Putra Heights pipeline fire report to be released Monday – Selangor MB

PETALING JAYA: For most parents, raising a child is a journey of joy and discovery. But for mothers like Hardarshan Kaur and Cecily Andrews Fourrier, it is also a path paved with resilience, heartbreak and an extraordinary kind of love. Both are mothers to neurodivergent daughters, and have found a renewed sense of hope at… Continue reading Challenges of raising special needs children