IPOH, July 13 (Bernama) — The 108-year-old Ipoh Town Hall building, situated in the heart of the city here, is set to be transformed into a performing arts centre by early next year.

 NEW YORK, July 12 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Extreme heat has blanketed much of the United States this summer, with large parts of California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah under excessive heat warnings, according to official data and media reports.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) — Arriving at the office as early as 7 am is among the routines of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, said the Grand Chamberlain of Istana Negara Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini.

KOTA BHARU, July 12 (Bernama) — Zaharah Shuud, the widow of former Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) sub-editor Sulaiman Jaafar who died of a heart attack this afternoon, is thankful for and touched by the attention showered on her family after receiving a donation from the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA fund today.

BALING, July 12 (Bernama) — Muhammad Luth Syauqi Nur Sufyan, the second victim who died after eating poisoned snacks, was laid to rest next to his older brother at the Kampung Banggol Berangan Muslim Cemetery near here at around 11.30 pm tonight.

SERDANG, July 12 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attended the Felda Berselawat programme, which saw the participation of over 1,500 people at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) here tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has allocated RM50,000 for the organisation of literature-related activities at universities.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) — National men’s hockey team head coach Sarjit Singh said the Speedy Tigers showed “good defensive structure” despite their 5-0 loss to the Netherlands during their Tour of Europe in Arnhem today.

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) — The Installation Ceremony of the 17th King of Malaysia on July 20 will be unique, especially with the intricately planned arrangements receiving personal touches from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia.

By Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) — The institution of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong not only symbolises national sovereignty but also serves as a reference point for strong national spirit and a symbol of harmonious living in Malaysia’s diverse population, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.