PETALING JAYA: Frozen chicken is healthy to consume as it has almost the same nutritional content as fresh chicken, says nutritionists. Following the shortage of …
PM receives honorary doctorate in medicine
TOKYO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been awarded an honorary doctorate in medicine by Nihon University, one of the most distinguished and …
Graft probes in relation to Covid-19 underway
PUTRAJAYA: Corruption involving the procurement of medical equipment and medicine was uncovered during the Covid-19 pandemic, says anti-graft chief Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian …
Restoring public confidence
PUTRAJAYA: Political appointments within the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have caused people to doubt the independence of the anti-graft body, says former Chief Justice Tan …
Pointers on reducing Covid-19 impact from Itabashi
TOKYO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob began his maiden visit to Japan by meeting with Itabashi mayor Takeshi Sakamoto and expressed Malaysia’s interest …
Fulfil ‘golden requirement’ before GE15, govt urged
PETALING JAYA: The passing of several Bills in Parliament, including anti-party hopping and political funding, will be a “golden requirement” before the general election is …
Umno confident of approval
PETALING JAYA: Umno is prepared to immediately give any additional information to the Registrar of Societies (ROS) on its constitutional amendments to defer its party …
Over 3,700 MAF vets involved in gig economy
JOHOR BARU: Some 3,780 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans have received employment in the gig economy through a special initiative between the Defence Ministry and …
Special education fund to aid Sabahan kids
KOTA KINABALU: A special state education fund will be launched next month, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (pic). He said the fund was …
MOTAC’S FIRST OPEN HOUSE IN TERENGGANU A HIT
Thousands throng three-day Aidilfitri event at Dataran Drawbridge KUALA TERENGGANU: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in collaboration with the Terengganu state government …
Five more days to grab the chance to win a Samsung Z Fold3 5G or a Samsung Z Flip
PETALING JAYA: New and existing subscribers to TheStar.com.my have five more days to grab the chance to win a Samsung Z Fold3 5G worth RM6,699 …
So sad, Kota Kinabalu 13km away from happiest Sabah town
KOTA KINABALU: While a government study has ranked Putatan in the Top 10 happiest places among 114 towns and cities, the state’s capital just 13km …
If it’s one thing we’re not and that’s being unhappy
PETALING JAYA: Areas under 80 local authorities have been categorised as “happy” in a recent national Happiness Index study while another 34 are “moderately happy”. …
A happy city is all in the planning
PETALING JAYA: The secret to a “happy city”? It’s accessibility and good public infrastructure, say town planning experts. One of them, Malaysian Institute of Planners …
Nearly two dozen nabbed for drink driving
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 23 men were detained during a traffic operation in the city for driving while being intoxicated. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation …
Fuel subsidy under review
KUALA LUMPUR: Targeted fuel subsidy is being mulled by the government for the lower income group as rising global crude oil prices push the subsidy …
Be prepared before a hike
PETALING JAYA: A hiking group has advised hikers to provide a copy of their permits to relevant authorities to inform them of their plans following …
A fun trip for seasoned hikers turns into an ordeal
PETALING JAYA: A usual three-hour hike turned into a 12-hour ordeal for a group of hikers when they did not check the weather forecast before …
Search for missing hikers ends as remains found
IPOH: The remains of the two female hikers who went missing at Gunung Suku in Simpang Pulai here have been found. The body of the …
Tajuddin: I will speak when the time comes
PETALING JAYA: Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has dismissed criticism of his appointment as ambassador to Indonesia. Tajuddin said he was more …