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Navarathiri a time for devotion and dance
The nine-night Navarathiri is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother Shakti, who represents feminine energy, strength, wisdom, prosperity and protection.
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Statewide campaign to address online harassment
Cyberbullying, online sexual harassment, cyberstalking and non-consensual sharing of intimate images are among growing threats faced by netizens, prompting Penang to pioneer a statewide initiative.
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Inter-agency task force to curb illegal dumping of construction waste in Klang
A MULTI-AGENCY task force led by Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has been formed to clamp down on the illegal dumping of construction waste in the city.
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Mum leads support network for Down syndrome families in Johor
RAISING a child with Down syndrome comes with many questions, and finding people who truly understand those struggles can be challenging for parents.
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Call for more women emergency responders
Penang needs more women emergency responders to help bridge the gender gap in life-saving intervention, says state health committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen.
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Veterans find fertile ground in ginger
AFTER retiring from the navy a decade ago, Muhamad Nasir Ismail found new purpose in life by pursuing his passion for agriculture.
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Breathing new life into Pekan Lama Rawang
For anyone driving through Pekan Lama Rawang in Selangor today, it looks like just another busy commercial enclave.
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S’gor mulls tax exemptions, subsidies for care operators
Selangor is mulling the introduction of tax exemptions and utility subsidies for local care operators to boost the sector and enhance community welfare.
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Century-old town centre set for multi-phase upgrade
A heritage area in Selangor is set to undergo major transformation as Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) rolls out its Pekan Lama Rawang rejuvenation project to turn the old town into a vibrant cultural hub.
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New venue for performing arts opens in Subang Jaya
Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah's passion for music led to him forming a band and becoming its drummer while studying in Australia during the 1960s.
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‘Flash flooding in USJ neighbourhoods yesterday due to extreme rainfall’
SUBANG JAYA: Extreme rainfall triggered localised flash floods in several USJ neighbourhoods yesterday, mirroring river level patterns seen during the major 2019 flood along Persiaran Kewajipan in Subang Jaya.
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Celebrating five decades of storytellers and one shared legacy
ALUMNI and lecturers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Centre for Research in Media and Communication (Mention) gathered at the Dewan Perdana of the Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty to mark its Golden Jubilee.
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Common courtesy for the win
WITH Deepavali less than a month away, the festive spirit is already in the air.
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Nature walk champions mental health awareness
A NATURE walk in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, brought together hundreds of participants to promote physical well-being and raise awareness of mental health, highlighting how simple activities can support emotional health.
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Beyond physical wellness
A WOMEN wellness festival in Kuala Lumpur explored emotional and physical well-being through workshops on managing anger, fitness sessions and talks on personal growth.
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Showing up with a global dream
Miss Malaysia Tourism Pageant 2026 contestants heading for the finals in Ipoh. — IVAN LOH/The Star
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Paintings under the hammer for charity
ART can be a powerful way to give back to society.
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Rundown Klang Sentral in severe need of facelift
LETTER FROM M. THIAGAN Taman Sri Andalas
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Over 650 eateries earn BeSS awards since 2018
A TOTAL of 655 food outlets in Penang have been awarded the "Bersih, Selamat dan Sihat" (BeSS) or Clean, Safe and Hygienic recognition since 2018 for meeting standards on cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
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Birth control over bullets
A trial project to use contraceptive-laced bird feed has been proposed to curb an increase in crow populations in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang in Selangor.
