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Honda’s Super Cub is the most-produced motorcycle in the world. (Kyodo/Reuters pic) TOKYO: Honda Motor Co plans to end production of its iconic ‘Super Cub 50’ motorcycle in May 2025, ahead of the introduction of stricter vehicle emissions standards in Japan later that year, according to Kyodo News Agency. Honda…

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail arriving at SK Ladang Dublin, Karangan, Kulim, today to officiate the ministry’s meet-and-greet event. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Police have received a report in relation to a preacher (‘khatib’) in Padang Serai, Kulim, who allegedly discussed the issue of granting citizenship to Chinese nationals while…

KUCHING, Nov 9 — Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has denied allegations that it had burned Iban works of literature and books. In a statement today, DBP stressed that such a statement, which has been widely circulated in social media, is unfounded, untrue and may cause confusion and misunderstanding and…

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Sabah is not a place for political experiments, said Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) deputy president Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun. Referring to Sabah’s political history, Masidi pointed out that there have been instances where the state was a subject of political experiments. “I…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) is optimistic that leaders from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) will approach seat negotiations for the Johor election with a level-headed attitude, should the two coalitions collaborate, according to a report by the New Straits Times. Amanah vice-president Datuk…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – The police are reportedly investigating a khatib for allegedly making false claims in a Friday sermon that Malaysia had granted citizenship en masse to 1.2 million Chinese nationals. New Straits Times reported Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail expressing regret over the sermon in…

NARATHIWAT, Nov 9 — Thai police have confirmed that the arrest of six Malaysians, including a female singer, at a hotel in Sungai Golok on Nov 1 was based on solid evidence. Sungai Golok district police chief Col. Pol Jedsadavit Ingprapan said the investigation was supported by evidence found at…

Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood celebrates scoring during their Premier League match against West Ham United at the City Ground, Nottingham. (AP pic) NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham Forest have defied expectations to reach their highest Premier League position in 26 years after surviving one of the most turbulent seasons in the club’s history….

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative by the Human Resource Development Corporation is in support of the National Family Month celebration. KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) will continue its initiative to fund courses focussed on family development and parenting for employees, using employer levy contributions….

From Kua Kia Soong It is heartening to hear that Sarawak has decided to remove race-based quotas for university entrance and to bring back meritocracy as the basis for entry into tertiary educational institutions. This is indeed a game changer when we continue to witness the abuse of the so-called…