Malaysian student missing in Hiroshima found safe, taken to embassy Posted on January 31, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — A Malaysian female student who was reported missing in Hiroshima, Japan, has been found safe and taken to the Malaysian Embassy in Tokyo. The Malaysian Students’ Association in Japan (MSAJ), on its Facebook page on Thursday (January 30), shared the news of the discovery of Nurin Hannani Hafizi, 21, a student at Kure Kosen. A Malaysian Islamic outreach organisation in Japan, Iman Jepun, also shared the news on Facebook. “We have received news from the Embassy of Malaysia. Alhamdulillah, Hannani has been found safely. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation, support and prayers. Your kindness and efforts mean so much,” said Iman Jepun on its Facebook page. Nurin Hannani was reported missing on Wednesday after failing to return to campus since Monday night, prompting Kure Kosen to file a police report regarding her disappearance. — Bernama News
Anwar calls for swift PKR elections to uphold democratic principles and leadership transition at the national congress Posted on December 16, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged that the PKR election process be expedited to facilitate the party’s leadership transition in line with the democratic principles it upholds. This call was among the key points in his closing speech at the PKR Special National… Read More
Transport minister: Motorcycle e-hailing proposals welcome, proof-of-concept trials possible Posted on November 28, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Transport Ministry is open to proposals for motorcycle e-hailing services and will consider applications from interested companies, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Speaking during the Budget 2025 committee-level debate in Parliament today, Loke said the ministry would engage with the Road Transport Department… Read More
As more couples choose to be ‘childfree’ due to living costs, Family Ministry touts childcare subsidies for civil servants Posted on November 22, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The rising trend of married couples choosing not to have children, or opting to be ‘child-free’, is raising concerns as it could impact Malaysia’s population structure and accelerate the ageing process. Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said while… Read More