Новости за 21.02.2024

AS the Gaza war rages and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears, concerns grow over potential tensions at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a past flashpoint for violence.

THE sound of gentle tapping filled a jewellery workshop in southern China as a craftsman hammered pine leaf patterns onto a soft slab of gold in the style of old ink paintings.

BANGKOK: Leveraging on regional strengths, Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborative efforts in achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

KUALA LUMPUR: Baju Melayu, a traditional outfit for men has remained in Malay societies for hundreds of years, whether as a formal outfit or to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

PETALING JAYA: Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today (Feb 21) attended the Hijab Fashion Award 2024 at the Hotel One World here.

KUALA LUMPUR: Dismissing the value of the opposition’s shadow cabinet is a step backwards in democracy, said government watchdog.

OSAKA: Malaysia is set to adopt several new methods utilised by Japan in disaster management, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and big data, to address flooding issues in the country.

Recent disappointments include the 2023 Cambodia Sea Games, the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok and the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.

KUALA LUMPUR: A clip of a man being assaulted by a group of people is being circulated on various social media platforms.

The Federal Constitution which came into force in 1957 was amended in 1963 to form the Constitution of Malaysia. It is the supreme law of Malaysia and contains 183 articles.

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional lead the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) standings after a dominating 13-0 victory over newcomers KL City at National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor state government aims to rejvive one abandoned and five sick projects encompassing a total of 1,928 housing units valued at over RM700 million this year.

KUALA LUMPUR: The hacker group ROOTK1T, which claimed responsibility for yesterday's attack on the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) database, is suspected to be targeting Muslim countries.

JOHOR BARU: The Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) here experienced a power outage for an hour this afternoon.

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) is targetting RM14 million in fidyah collection this year, said its chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof.

IPOH: The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) is in the final stages of handing over the Balai Gambang Cempaka Sari (BGCS watercraft) to the Public Works Department (PWD) for restoration and maintenance purposes, with an estimated cost of RM100,000.

LONDON: London’s iconic BT Tower is set to become a luxury hotel after the owner BT Group agreed to sell the 177-metre building in the capital’s West End to MCR Hotels for 275 million pounds (US$347 million).

SEREMBAN: The authorities seized some 200 tonnes of electronic waste from an illegal factory at Jalan Kuala Sawah, Kg Puchong, near here, in an integrated operation today.

NILAI: Neighbours of the woman who was found dead and hanging from the ceiling fan along with her two children at a house in Taman Albury, Lenggeng near here was someone who was friendly and cheerful.

TOKYO: South Korea’s Ulsan cruised into the Asian Champions League quarter-finals today after beating Japanese second-division outfit Ventforet Kofu 2-1 for a 5-1 aggregate win.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should emulate developed countries such as South Korea and the United Kingdom by doing away with the current rigid and formal education system seen at the primary level.

KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia, granted an audience to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) at Istana Bukit Serene, Johor Baru today.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has recognised the impressive goal scored by Harimau Malaya winger Faisal Halim during the recent Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar.

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) welcomes the government’s commitment to granting it access to immigration detention facilities.

KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Alif Satar and his band The Locos will be heading to the United Kingdom and France in April for a series of concerts.