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Zahid: Islamic and character education must be part of mainstream system, National Tahfiz Council proposal headed to Cabinet

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Islamic religious education and moral‑values development to be strengthened within Malaysia's mainstream school... Read More


Zahid: Umno wings' no‑confidence remarks on Negeri Sembilan MB are personal views, not the party position

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said that statements of no confidence issued by three Umno wings against Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Haru... Read More


Explained: How police remand works and why suspects cannot be publicly identified before facing official charges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- In the hours following the apprehension of a suspect, before any formal charges are filed, a court process determines whether the person in custody can be held longer to facilit... Read More


How real life struggles inspired Malaysian film 'Circus of Life' and its long road to the screen

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Cinema has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, where human experiences are transformed through drama and cinematography. The upcoming Malaysian film Circus of Life,... Read More


Salah not done yet: Slot confirms Anfield hero will return for send‑off

LIVERPOOL, May 1 -- Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah "deserves a big send-off", confirming he expected the departing superstar to return from injury before the season is over. The Egypt forward, who will... Read More


Tear gas and barricades choke Istanbul streets as May Day protests spark clashes

ISTANBUL, May 1 -- Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and arrested dozens of people holding May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, as thousands rallied nationwide. According to the CHD Lawyers Asso... Read More


Rafizi says summoned by MACC over Arm Holdings JV probe, expects possible charges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has been called up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to give his statement over an ongoing probe linked to the government's jo... Read More


Dozens of Gaza‑bound aid activists arrive in Greece after Israeli forces halt flotilla at sea

ATHENS, May 1 -- Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Crete disembarked on Friday in the Greek island, an AFP journalist... Read More


Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 -- Umno returnee Khairy Jamaluddin said more young Malaysians are now showing interest in joining Umno, attributing the trend to the party's strong historical track record and perc... Read More


From decapitation to deeper enmeshment with the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Caspian Sea - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- MAY 1 - The warning by Senator Richard Blumenthal, published by the Middle East Eye on May 1 2026, that an imminent military strike is "very much on the table" must be read with... Read More