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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Brothers killed over stolen livestock
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, and TWO brothers ended up dead after they were beaten up by a group of people who accused them of stealing goats and chickens, Malaysia Nanban reported. The attack happened when several men went looking for their lost cow at a village in Sivaganga district, located in India's Tamil Nadu state. Soon, they spotted two men inside one of the goat sheds in the village. The group confronted the two men who were later identified as Manikandan, 30, and his brother Vignesh, 24. It caused a commotion which brought several more villagers to the scene. Both brothers were brutally attacked. The unconscious brothers were sent to the hospital but they died from their injuries. Eventually, 13 people between the ages of 19 and 45 were arrested. Police said they are investigating whether the attack was motivated by prior animosity between the brothers and the villagers. The brothers were previously booked by the police in 2015 for involvement in a theft case. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
29-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Gujarat city goes fully vegetarian
A CITY in the Indian state of Gujarat is believed to be the first in the world to have banned all non-vegetarian food, Malaysia Nanban reported. Palitana, located in the Bhavnagar district, is home to more than 800 Jain temples built into the Shatrunjaya Hills. It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the faithful. The city is renowned for its ties to the Jain faith, which prohibits cruelty to animals. Followers abide by a strict version of vegetarianism. They avoid root vegetables as well. Jain temples there have a 900-year history. In 2014, about 200 monks staged a hunger strike to demand the closure of 250 butcher shops in the city. The state government agreed with it and completely banned the sale of meat, poultry and the butchering of animals in the city. Over the years, Palitana has bloomed into a food paradise for non-meat eaters. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
26-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Interfaith harmony shines at wedding hall
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN A TALE of religious unity has emerged from Pune, India, showcasing how different faiths can not only co-exist but truly thrive. A recent report by Malaysia Nanban detailed a remarkable event where a Muslim wedding generously made space for a Hindu ceremony, creating an unforgettable moment of shared joy. The incident unfolded in a hall in Pune in the state of Maharashtra. A Muslim couple were in the midst of their wedding ceremony inside the hall while a Hindu couple were celebrating their nuptials at the adjacent outdoor venue. Suddenly, the clear skies gave way to a relentless downpour. As the rain showed no signs of stopping, the Hindu couple's family approached the Muslim family, seeking permission to use a portion of the indoor hall. Without hesitation, they readily agreed, inviting the Hindu couple to share the very same stage. This touching episode quickly went viral across Pune. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Science
- The Star
Himalayan glaciers melt focus of climate meet
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW AND R. ARAVINTHAN PUPILS from SJK(T) Taman Permata in Dengkil, Selangor, won six gold medals at an international innovation competition, Malaysia Nanban reported. Six teams from the school – comprising pupils from Year Two to Year Six – won medals at the 3rd International Invention and Innovation Competition 2025. The event, organised by the Malaysia Innovation, Invention and Creativity Association (Miica), was held at Akademi Seni Budaya and Warisan Kebangsaan in Kuala Lumpur. The school's headmaster Ravi Subramaniam congratulated the pupils and thanked science teacher Saraswathy Munian for training the winning teams. Their success was made sweeter by Saraswathy also winning an award at the event. She was one of the 20 teachers worldwide who received the best teacher award in various categories from 381 teachers who were nominated. Miica president Ganesan Jayabalan handed out the prizes to the winning pupils. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
17-05-2025
- Science
- The Star
School wins gold medals for innovation at global event
Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW AND R. ARAVINTHAN PUPILS from SJK(T) Taman Permata in Dengkil, Selangor, won six gold medals at an international innovation competition, Malaysia Nanban reported. Six teams from the school – comprising pupils from Year Two to Year Six – won medals at the 3rd International Invention and Innovation Competition 2025. The event, organised by the Malaysia Innovation, Invention and Creativity Association (Miica), was held at Akademi Seni Budaya and Warisan Kebangsaan in Kuala Lumpur. The school's headmaster Ravi Subramaniam congratulated the pupils and thanked science teacher Saraswathy Munian for training the winning teams. Their success was made sweeter by Saraswathy also winning an award at the event. She was one of the 20 teachers worldwide who received the best teacher award in various categories from 381 teachers who were nominated. Miica president Ganesan Jayabalan handed out the prizes to the winning pupils. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
