The Hindu Press

20/08/2026

UMHV to Host ‘Human Rights & Constitutional Rights – A Debate 3.0’ at BAC Petaling Jaya on Aug 30

PETALING JAYA — The United Malaysian Hindu Voice (UMHV) is organizing Human Rights & Constitutional Rights - A Debate 3.0, scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, in collaboration with Brickfields Asia College (BAC) Petaling Jaya. The day-long competitive debate will run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Selangor. Entry for the competition is completely free of charge. Expanding on Past Success…...

20/08/2026

AI Tool Identifies Three Post-Heart Attack Recovery Paths to Personalize Care

GUILDFORD — University of Surrey researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of predicting three distinct long-term health trajectories for heart attack survivors, paving the way for targeted medical interventions immediately following a cardiac event. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, analyzed health records from 12,701 UK Biobank participants who had survived a heart attack....

GUILDFORD — University of Surrey researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of predicting three distinct long-term health trajectories for heart attack survivors, paving the way for targeted medical interventions immediately following a cardiac event. The study, published i...

20/08/2026

Kelantan Police Chief Urges Malaysian Motorists to Respect Thai Traffic Laws

KOTA BHARU — Malaysian motorists entering Thailand must familiarize themselves with and strictly obey the neighboring nation's legal regulations to avoid facing law enforcement action, Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat advised today. Speaking at a press conference at the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters, Mohd Yusoff emphasized that significant legal differences exist between Malaysia and Thailand regarding vehicle standards, particularly concerning vehicle modifications....

KOTA BHARU — Malaysian motorists entering Thailand must familiarize themselves with and strictly obey the neighboring nation's legal regulations to avoid facing law enforcement action, Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat advised today. Speaking at a press conference at the Kelantan Conti...

20/08/2026

Shanghai and Beijing Rank Among World’s Top 10 Intelligent Cities in BCG Index

BEIJING — Shanghai and Beijing have secured places among the world's 10 most intelligent cities in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026 released by global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The assessment evaluated 61 major cities across 39 countries to examine how urban centers effectively leverage artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance daily living and business operations. Index Framework and Global Rankings…...

BEIJING — Shanghai and Beijing have secured places among the world's 10 most intelligent cities in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026 released by global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The assessment evaluated 61 major cities across 39 countries to examine how urban centers...

20/08/2026

Suvarnabhumi Airport Upgrades Immigration Capacity to Ease Peak-Hour Congestion

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has approved in principle an expansion of its automated passport control system at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, granting access to passport holders from 31 additional countries by the end of August. The initiative aims to ease heavy immigration queues at Southeast Asia’s second largest airport by land area and streamline passenger flow ahead of the upcoming high travel season....

20/08/2026

Cabinet Approves 17 Security Measures to Fortify Controls at KLIA and Entry Points

PUTRAJAYA — The Cabinet has approved 17 comprehensive recommendations contained in a joint memorandum by the Home Ministry and Transport Ministry to tighten security controls, screening protocols, and risk management at KL International Airport (KLIA) and other international entry points. The approval, granted on Wednesday, establishes a framework covering short-, medium-, and long-term actions to safeguard national borders following recent security concerns....

20/08/2026

Sessions Court Grants RM6,000 Bail to Council Dog Catcher in Rocky Case

KLANG — A volunteer dog catcher attached to the Klang Royal City Council claimed trial in the Sessions Court today over charges of animal cruelty involving the death of a dog named Rocky during a stray management operation last month. Muhammad Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom, 24, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read before Judge Mujib Saroji. Allegations and Legal Framework…...

19/08/2026

Selangor Estate Community Launches Plan to Preserve Heritage Through Cultural Tourism

BANTING — Kampung Fatimah in Kuala Langat, Selangor, could soon become Malaysia’s first Indian Cultural Heritage Village under a strategic plan aimed at preserving traditional estate life while boosting local cultural tourism. The initiative forms part of the Kampung Fatimah 2030 development plan, anchored on the theme "Mari Kita Kenang Semula Kehidupan di Estet" ("Let's Remember Life in the Estate"). The proposal aims to safeguard the history of the 40-year-old settlement before its heritage is lost to rapid industrialization....

BANTING — Kampung Fatimah in Kuala Langat, Selangor, could soon become Malaysia’s first Indian Cultural Heritage Village under a strategic plan aimed at preserving traditional estate life while boosting local cultural tourism. The initiative forms part of the Kampung Fatimah 2030 development pla...

19/08/2026

Negeri Sembilan Education Director Meets SJKT Staff in New Outreach Program

SEREMBAN — The Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sembilan (JPNNS) has launched the inaugural series of its "Ask the Director" programme to establish a direct communication link between state education leadership and ground-level school staff. According to a report by Varnam Malaysia, the interactive session was led by Negeri Sembilan Education Director Puan Khalidah binti Haji Omar. Direct Engagement with Tamil School Communities…...

19/08/2026

Dharma MADANI Phase 2 Application Window Opens for First 324 Complete Submissions

KUALA LUMPUR — Applications for Phase 2 of the Dharma MADANI Programme are officially open to eligible Hindu temples nationwide, with assistance capped at the first 324 complete submissions received. The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) confirmed that the application portal opened at 9:00 AM on August 17 and will remain open until 5:00 PM on September 18, 2026. Empowering Community and Cultural Hubs…...

KUALA LUMPUR — Applications for Phase 2 of the Dharma MADANI Programme are officially open to eligible Hindu temples nationwide, with assistance capped at the first 324 complete submissions received. The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) confirmed that the application portal opened at 9...