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Tradisi Betitik, a traditional music heritage played at celebratory events, especially weddings, remains fresh across generations within the Bajau Samah ethnic group and is also embraced by other communities in the state.
THE Regent of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah recently saved an eagle which was trapped in a fishing net.
Even though Abdul Hakim Saifuddin's physical appearance differs from his peers due to his disability, his cognitive abilities align with those of his classmates. Siti Fatimah expressed how her son's anticipation for school led him to wake up as early as 3 a.m. for the first day.
Great Malaysian women are increasingly involved in sports management, holding key positions and driving the country's outstanding achievements. The return of Hannah Yeoh as the Minister of Youth and Sports in 2022 marks a significant change, making her the second woman to lead this ministry.
The Minister of Women, Family, and Community, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, highlighted the diverse skill sets imparted at these centers, including sewing, crafting, and baking. These skills not only contribute to personal development but also open avenues for increased income, whether pursued individually or through collaborative efforts.
Every student has a unique story and principles guiding them towards the achievement of their dream – graduating successfully. Aisyah Maisarah Abd. Razak, a third-year biotechnology student at the Faculty of Science, University of Malaya (UM), exemplifies this journey.
Recently, he set social media abuzz when he used his bonus to transform his classroom at Sekolah Kebangsaan LKTP Air Tawar Empat, Kota Tinggi, Johor to be more welcoming to students.
The woman believed to be a vendor in Johor Bahru was spotted feeding the stray and also leading it to safety on the side of the road.
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh recently surprised a student who missed shaking her hand. by inviting him to her office.
The note bears a special message written in Bahasa Malaysia which reads, "The last money from dad" with the date 11/5/20 and the words "Al-fatihah".
Sofia highlighted the importance of a collective commitment from all parties in the struggle to uplift the dignity of literature. She asserted that literature should be a guiding force, particularly in the development of the nation's arts industry.
Aqillah recently shared that it was the first time she and her children had organised a mini library at a playground in Selangor.
In the heart of Meru, on Jalan Paip, a unique culinary experience awaits at Cafe Salim. This hidden gem, particularly popular on weekends, offers a blend of high-powered motorcycles lining the front and a relaxed, hipster-themed interior. Owned and operated by Salim Bahari, former personal chef to the late Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, the cafe stands out for its Western-style menu and a commitment to delivering luxury at an affordable price.
A traffic policeman recently went out of his way to help a woman who went into labour while being driven to the hospital by her husband.
In the realm of career choices, the medical field often takes the spotlight, with aspiring individuals setting their sights on becoming doctors. However, breaking away from the conventional norm, Rosma Nurizzaty Mohd Noor, a 22-year-old student pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Malaya (UM), has chosen a less-travelled path, opting for a career in pharmacy.
In the challenging landscape of entrepreneurship, success often comes to those who overcome adversity with resilience and determination. Nor Zaidah Ab. Rahman, a 48-year-old entrepreneur, has exemplified these qualities in her remarkable journey as a person with a disability (PWD). Operating in the traditional hat business for over a decade, Nor Zaidah's story is one of triumph over life's obstacles.
Mazlan emphasizes the need to dispel the misconception that STEM careers are less fulfilling and highlights the significant contributions women can make in these fields. "We should make women and girls aware that science is a rewarding career. It’s extremely rewarding if you look at what you can contribute to the country, the world, and the planet itself," she asserts.
Netizens praised the traffic policemen for working together to rescue the poor frightened baby monkey.
There is not a single Chinese student in the school, but for the last 10 years, a national primary school in Sibu, Sarawak has been lighting up its premises with red lanterns and other decorations.
Kathiresan's journey in education wasn't a smooth one. In 2002, after receiving a discouraging grade of 7D for his Bahasa Melayu SPM paper, he faced the daunting task of re-sitting the exam seven times. Undeterred by setbacks, he persevered, fueled by his mother's unwavering encouragement. Despite financial challenges and skepticism from others, Kathiresan pressed on.
In a heartwarming yet poignant display of parental dedication, a 44-year-old father named Khairul found himself overwhelmed with emotion as his popular putu mayam (rice noodle cakes) sold out. His intention behind the entrepreneurial endeavour was to raise funds to settle his child's school Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) fees.
Mariam Abdul Nazar, a Malaysian Muslim, discovered her passion for lion dancing at the age of 13, drawn to the lively energy of the music and the endearing charm of the lion figures. Lion dancing, traditionally associated with Chinese culture, has become a cross-cultural phenomenon in Malaysia. At the Khuan Loke Dragon and Lion Dance Association, where Mariam trains, the team is a diverse mix of Malays, Indians, and even a few foreigners.
In the heart of Luyang, the SK (C) Anglo-Chinese School recently hosted a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration that not only embraced the rich traditions of the festival but also highlighted the school's unique composition, symbolizing the beauty of unity in diversity. With 40 percent of its 1,165 students hailing from non-Chinese backgrounds, the school takes pride in embodying Malaysia's multicultural essence, especially in Sabah.
Deputy Minister Adam Adli expressed the broader scope of these giant screen broadcasts, extending beyond football matches to include other pivotal sporting events. The move reflects a strategic effort to galvanize support for Malaysian athletes participating in a variety of disciplines on the world stage.
Social media users have praised the selfless act of a man who was caught clearing the way for a fire truck during a recent emergency.
As the vibrant Pongal festival approaches, the anticipation among the Indian community in the country is met with the familiar aroma of milk simmering in clay pots or belanga. For Krishnan Pottery, a heritage business that has been an integral part of this celebration for 65 years, the annual preparation of clay pots has become a cherished tradition. Entrepreneur K. Mahavisnoo, at the helm of this family legacy, shares insights into the meticulous process that goes into ensuring a seamless Pongal celebration.
Formed in August last year, the troupe recently caught public attention when it performed at the Mid-Autumn celebrations in Kampung Batu Masai in Johor.
Special needs students from the Keningau Vocational College recently clinched the top spot in the puppetry category at the Art Marathon festival in Germany.
A policeman who recently helped an elderly woman by giving her a lift on his motorcycle has won praise and admiration from netizens.
Muhammad Ridzwan, at the age of 27, was born with a visual impairment, yet harbours the same fervour for football as any other local enthusiast. His dream, akin to many others, is to be present in the stadium, cheering for the national team, both at home and on foreign soil.
Meet 66-year-old Mohamed Omar whose passion for planting papayas now earns him up to RM20,000 a month.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) is taking strides to enhance the self-image and personality development of its technical students, aiming to instill confidence, credibility, and attractiveness in their professional pursuits. In a recent initiative, 100 UTeM students and a select group of Melaka residents participated in the "Glam Touch: Make Me Beautiful" program.
In the realm of educational technology, it's common for developed countries like Japan to serve as a benchmark for dynamic adaptation. However, a surprising turn of events occurred when Syed Huzaifah Syed Omar, a once mischievous Malaysian schoolboy, managed to captivate the hearts of the Japanese with his innovative education system. This unexpected journey showcases how a personal experience can spark an idea that transforms not only individual lives but entire educational landscapes.
Friends throw surprise Christmas party for Iban colleague who could not go home for the celebrations
Everyone wants to be home for Christmas and every other celebration, but due to work obligations and also financial constraints, not all get the opportunity to do so.
Every couple dreams of the perfect wedding, which includes an ideal photoshoot after tying the knot
Several mothers at a temporary relief centre in Kuala Berang, Terengganu took on the role of chefs to help feed 99 flood victims there.
A housewife from Jasin, Malacca has turned her passion for sewing into a source of income by producing soft toys for children using batik fabric.
In a district in Selangor, a businessman named Shukrie Ab Rahim, aged 37, has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to his six children, ranging from three to 11 years old. Motivated by their love for water activities and the limitations imposed by the Movement Control Order (MCO) in 2020, Shukrie embarked on an ambitious project to transform a mini garden behind his house into a mini water theme park. This heartfelt endeavor, initially born out of the need for home-bound entertainment during the MCO, has now become a source of joy for his family, employees, and even the wider community.
Local fitness trainer, Billy Ewilai recently shared some videos of his beloved grandmother trying her hand at bowling, and netizens are loving it.
According to Pahang Communications and multimedia, youth, sports and non-governmental organisations committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal, the amount is one of the highest ever paid for a fruit.
In the legal world, superheroes aren't confined to comic books. Meet Peter Park, not to be confused with the web-slinging alter ego of Spider-Man. Park, a Korean American, has a different kind of superpower—his extraordinary intellect has propelled him to become the youngest attorney in the history of California. While most 17-year-olds are navigating the challenges of high school, Peter Park has already passed the notoriously rigorous California bar exam, setting a record in the process.
A rubber trader in Sitiawan, Perak is a man with a heart of gold.
Seven recipients of Rumah Rakyat Al-Sultan Abdullah (Ru'RASA) recently received their house keys from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in Rompin, Pahang.
Aniz, a second-year Bachelor of Science with Education student from Universiti Malaya, observed how the practice of eating together instills a sense of togetherness. He contemplates the applicability of this tradition to families in the peninsula, where the fast-paced nature of work often impedes shared mealtime.
This aid covers medicine, food, shelter, and evacuation assistance if needed by the rescue team.
He had never imagined that his name would be mentioned by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling Budget 2024 but said he was deeply moved and touched.
In fact, many coastal communities depend on coral reefs as a source of food and even livelihood. This is because healthy coral reefs support the fishing and tourism industries.
Dihan's father shared that doctors did not have much hope for her 15 years ago due to complications of being born prematurely.
The Mooncake Festival (中秋节 – zhōng qiū jié), also known as Mid-Autumn Festival or Lantern Festival, is a significant cultural celebration in Malaysia. It is a time when families and communities come together to celebrate the harvest season, enjoy mooncakes, and partake in various activities that pay homage to tradition and folklore.
Chants of "uncle, uncle, uncle" filled the hall as students, teachers and staff jointly honoured their beloved school cleaner.
Fatemeh Hammami, an artist with disabilities (OKU) is not only worthy of admiration but also worthy of respect.
Kai Ye, who is now 32 years old, was kidnapped when he was three years old. At the time of the incident, Kai Ye was in a wet market in Sichuan.
A little girl from Indonesia is warming hearts all over after she was caught feeding her less-abled friend in school.
The Lionel Messi mural is not just a celebration of a football legend; it's a celebration of the human spirit's ability to overcome obstacles, break records, and inspire generations.
Our queen, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah recently prepared four dishes - ikan bilis masak kicap, ikan bilis masak asam, udang berlada and bubur lambuk - for the people of Lahad Datu.
In spite of its cries, passersby could not help as the drain’s cover was too heavy to lift. A group of firefighters were then called to the scene to rescue the animals.
Using crutches did not stop 12-year-old Muhammad Aqil Naufal Zahiran from crossing the finish line for his 100m race.
Resigning from the Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) after 13 years, Dr. Siti Salina Mustakim became a lecturer at UPM in 2018. While at UPM, the 49-year-old lecturer made up her mind to delve deeper into rural communities in her studies.
There appears to be hope when it comes to Internet connectivity issues in rural areas.
Dedicated to offering employment and development opportunities to the hearing impaired and fostering meaningful relationships between partners and customers.
A man by the name of Adiey Salleh recently shared how local diva, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza help cover the cost of his child's heart surgery.
Starting the business in 2017, the mother of two tried her luck by selling MD2 pineapple juice at the Temporary Vendor Site in Seksyen 19, Shah Alam.
More than two million viewers have watched the video where Bolu, whose name is considered the longest in the university, was called to receive the scroll.
Well, for Singaporean couple, Elson Tong and Yong Yong Qing, McDonald's will always be a place to remember after they exchanged vows there, recently.
The expedition by land is expected to take 95 days with a distance of more than 18,000 kilometers across 11 countries including Thailand, Laos, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
The good weather in the city has attracted more than 30,000 visitors to Padang Merdeka to enjoy the People's Concert (‘Konsert Rakyat’) in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence recently.
Bubba Nulisch was hospitalized with a bacterial infection and put into an induced coma on April 18th. After waking from his coma three weeks later he was adamant to see his four-year-old dog Bullet.
A police officer in New Delhi who managed to make his way out of the city slums as a child is now giving the same opportunity to poor children who spend their days skipping school to work odd jobs.
Mickey Wilson was recently announced as the winner among other heroes, despite his rescue taking place 6 years ago.
According to Virgin Australia Airlines, the teddy bear was left behind on one of their flights to Perth.
A father, daughter and granddaughter recently held their wedding receptions together in Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nanas, Pontian, Johor.
Becoming a scuba diving instructor is not an easy task because one has to go through various trainings and challenging tests.
The main purpose of this campaign is to educate participants about the importance of preventing non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity.
According to its manager, the conservation centre recently welcomed 14 snakelets.
Planting new trees can help absorb carbon dioxide from the air which ultimately reduces the effect of greenhouse gases.
Due to her outstanding academic achievement and performance, her parents gifted her a car as a sign of encouragement.
All the income from her stall goes for her shelter which she has been running for the last six years.
Physically, we are different and unique. We are not like the rest, but God has blessed us with love and good health.
Honesty is the best policy and thankfully there are still many good Malaysians out there who believe in this.
Shereen Ajani is not afraid to take steps to make changes without having to wait for others. The 30-year-old admitted that because of her courage to make changes, she has achieved amazing success.
With hard work and perseverance, we reckon her dream will come true in the nearest future possible.
Netizens have praised a Grab driver for his kindness and thoughtfulness in assisting an elderly woman recently.
An adventurer has carved a new world record for travelling around the Seven Modern Wonders of the World in six days, while raising money for charity.
Teachers are the pillars of society and one of the people that shape us to be who we are today. Without the care and kindness of teachers, many would not be able to climb the ladder of success.
A viral video of a father carrying his daughter across harsh terrain to get to school has warmed the hearts of many Malaysians.
Her stable income comes from her daily ride services while the other two businesses are seasonal and when there is demand.
The open house was hosted by the autistic boy, Danish and the video was posted by his mother, Indrie Yatie.
A 144-second video which was recently uploaded on social media shows two Navy personnel jumping into the sea to rescue the puppy, which was seen swimming aimlessly.
With the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations and school holidays happening at the same time, many residents are taking advantage of the festive season to spend time with their family around the city. Dataran Merdeka, which is one of the focal points of domestic and foreign visitors, can be seen to be flocked with both foreign tourists and local visitors during the past week.
Two students from Sabah were prepared to spend Hari Raya alone, away from their families as they were unable to afford the high airfares to get home.
Work hard now, have fun later - such is the life principle of a successful entrepreneur who is also the owner of a convenience store, Mak Long Mart, namely Datin Hasnah Abd. Samad.
In conjunction with the Hari Raya celebrations, Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar has called on the people to enhance the spirit of unity and work together to further develop the country.
AFES Chief Operating Officer, Nazar Abdul Raof stated that this was the second time the program was held
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, many sellers at the bazaar face the issue of having too much leftover and unsold food items and this often causes wastage. Although various measures have been taken, the problem has not yet been comprehensively resolved.
"If we see (the same incident), all of us would stop to help, wouldn't you agree?"
A father's love truly has no bounds. He will do anything for the love of his children.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Selangor had earlier sent out an urgent call for help on social media.
As usual, schools were filled with excited parents present to send their kids off to school, with many hanging around till classes were over.
National representatives were crowned as Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2022 on Saturday.
Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the donation will involve a total of 18,000 out of 37,000 hardcore poor households from all over the country, who will receive a mercy basket containing basic necessities worth RM100.
The duo were spotted sitting for their first end of semester exams at University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Terengganu along with other students.
Apparently, the deliveryman, Khai, had been saving for months to buy a bicycle.
They were taken on board the Agusta Westland AW189 helicopter.
When she was 13, she wanted to learn sign language because she wanted to communicate better with her friends who are also hearing impaired.
He does not rely on his family to pay his college fees and juggles a part time job and his studies.
The family is seen surprising Sankar with the cake, while singing Happy Birthday.
Malaysians have praised the performance of a lion dance routine by a hijab-clad Malay girl with her Chinese partner which surfaced online recently.
Netizens have praised our firemen for going beyond their line of duty to save lives, both of humans and animals.
Two care staff were reunited with a kind-hearted stranger who paid for their fuel as an act of kindness
Dogs have always been known to be man's best friend and have for years not only been a loyal, faithful companion, but also been used for various other purposes.
It was a historic moment at Universiti Sains Malaysia's (USM) recent 60th convocation in Penang when three pairs of identical twins were among those who received their scrolls.
Over the last 34 years, he said he felt proud he was able to save many lives through his efforts.
Miracle Baby Programme was launched recently at the Penang Hospital.
Made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) recently for producing a total 11,474 candles in a month
Awarded with the Hang Tuah medal for bravery
Just doing my duty as a responsible citizen
Quits Job to Take Care of Bedridden Wife Despite Hardship
Youths urged to play their role in nation-building
After 83 years of living without any identification
Employees are a company's greatest asset
An intrepid cyclist had endured blazing heat, torrential rain and riding for up to 14 hours a day across Spain
He comes from a difficult background, but never failed to lend a hand to those in need.
Never been separated since their primary school days until now
skill in modelling balloons into various shapes
neighbours treat Muslim neighbours to KFC
Help from anywhere around the world
Malay News Anchor Read News In Mandarin
Traditions That Remind Us Of Chinese New Year
Ancient Tradition In Malaysia
Image Of Malaysian Beach Goes Viral
“Superpower” To Create Impressive Artwork
Raise Bullying and Suicide Awareness
Sister Sacrifices Her Own Health
Alleviating Hunger and Poverty
Roadside Ikan Bakar saves the day
Unique Halloween Costumes
Uber Driver Gets A Helping Hand
Empowering The Orang Asli Community
Paying It Forward To The Marginalised
Kicked things up a notch and started their own pancake business in Bangsar
Lifelong Learners Graduated
Educating the Poor & Underprivileged
Spirit Of Deepavali To Underprivileged Peers
Toilets Cleaned By Covid-19 Patients
little gratitude goes a long way, especially in times of uncertainty.
Greatest Athlete Of All Time
More Than A Place Of Worship
21 Contemporary Artists In Malaysia Join Forces
The Pensioner with a Heart of Gold: Uncle Tony and the Food4You initiative
All the amazing feats she has achieved
Delivery rider earns praises
Family no longer needs to stay in car