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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Ipoh to host National Sports Day 2025 with exciting new events
IPOH: For the first time in over a decade, the National Sports Day 2025 (HSN 2025) will be held outside the Klang Valley, with Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah in Ipoh, Perak selected as the main venue. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim announced the decision, citing the strong response to last year's Perak state-level event. The three-day celebration, scheduled from October 10 to 12, will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Adam Adli highlighted the impressive turnout in Ipoh during the previous state-level event, expressing optimism that the national-level celebration will attract even greater participation. In addition to HSN 2025, the KBS Masters Games 2025 will expand its offerings, increasing the number of sports from 12 to 19. The event aims to promote inclusivity, encouraging Malaysians aged 40 to 60 to stay active through recreational and competitive sports. Over 5,000 participants are expected for the second edition, featuring events such as aquatics, badminton, masters athletics, and pickleball. - Bernama
Malaysiakini
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Rule of law and the struggle for judicial independence
'The rule of law means literally what it says: the rule of the law. Taken in its broadest sense, this means that people should obey the law and be ruled by it. 'But in political and legal theory, it has come to be read in a narrow sense that the government shall be ruled by the law and be subject to it. The ideal of the rule of law in this sense is often expressed by the phrase 'government by law and not by men'. 'Let me mention the independence of the judiciary very briefly, lest we forget its significance. The existence of courts and judges in every ordered society proves nothing: it is their quality, their independence, and their powers which matter… 'The rules concerning the independence of the judiciary are designed to guarantee that they will be free from extraneous pressures and independent of all authority save that of the law. They are, therefore, essential for the preservation of the rule of law.' - Sultan Azlan Shah, 1984. COMMENT | In August 1957, the Federation of Malaya became an independent nation, comprising 11 states. Its foundational document was a written Constitution, meticulously drafted by the Reid Commission and agreed upon by the British government, the nine hereditary rulers, and leaders representing the major ethnic groups in the country.
Focus Malaysia
27-06-2025
- General
- Focus Malaysia
Police probe mysterious explosions in Perak district
Authorities have yet to determine the cause behind the explosion-like noises and tremors reported across various parts of the district last week. According to Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, police investigations are still underway due to the potential implications for state security. 'The inquiry is still in progress, but no definitive cause has been identified so far. As such, we're not in a position to make any detailed comments. Once the police complete their investigation, the findings will be compiled into a report for the state government,' he said after launching the Malaysia Culinary World Cup 2025 at Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah on Friday. He added that this was not the first time such incidents had been experienced in Perak and Selangor, yet the origin of the disturbances remains elusive. Meanwhile, the Perak branch of the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG) has confirmed it is continuing geological surveys in the Ipoh area, though no conclusive evidence has emerged so far. The department noted that similar unexplained booms have been recorded globally. Often described as originating from the sky, these sounds range from moderate to loud and can sometimes cause windows and building structures to shake. Beyond Ipoh, such occurrences have also been reported in countries like Japan, the United States, Bangladesh, Belgium, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Vanuatu, Italy, Ireland, and Indonesia. These unexplained sounds were previously documented in the years 2012, 2018, 2024, and most recently on 18 June in Ipoh. Officials have ruled out several potential causes, including quarry blasts, bomb tests, and sonic booms from military jets. —June 27, 2025 Main image: Kayak
