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Health issues, work duties among reasons behind failure to register for PLKN 3.0 – MINDEF

JELI: The Defence Ministry (MINDEF) has identified factors such as health issues and job commitments as the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 in May. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said MINDEF will conduct a comprehensive assessment and investigate to resolve the issues, particularly those related… Continue reading

Bot terbalik: Ibu mangsa meraung selepas proses pengecaman mayat

SHAH ALAM: Ibu kepada Gan Hon Tat, mangsa bot terbalik di perairan Tanjung Harapan, Pelabuhan Klang pada Jumaat lepas, meraung kesedihan selepas membuat pengecaman mayat anak lelakinya di Unit Forensik, Hospital Shah Alam, hari ini. Tinjauan Bernama mendapati Chan Pei Pei, 60, kelihatan tenang semasa menunggu di pekarangan Unit Forensik itu bersama suaminya, sebelum mereka… Continue reading

Telco call data request aims to improve network, not invade privacy – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) request for mobile phone call data from telecommunications companies is aimed at supporting evidence-based policymaking, including enhancing network infrastructure, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the requested data does not include identities or any information that could be used to identify individuals. “The purpose… Continue reading

Five Indonesians held in connection with fatal stabbing of countryman

KLUANG: Police have arrested five Indonesian men aged between 21 and 31 to assist in investigations into the fatal stabbing of their countryman in an oil palm plantation in New Paloh here yesterday. Kluang police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said all five suspects were nabbed around Paloh at about 1 am today. “On Saturday,… Continue reading

Pekerja kilang maut motosikal terbabas langgar anjing melintas

IPOH: Seorang pekerja kilang maut selepas motosikal ditunggangnya terbabas akibat melanggar seekor anjing yang melintas di Jalan Malim Nawar-Kota Bharu, Kampar pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Kampar Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud berkata kejadian berlaku pada 7.35 pagi semasa mangsa Mohd Safaril Mohamed Anuar, 42, dalam perjalanan ke tempat kerja. “Mangsa disahkan maut di tempat kejadian,”… Continue reading

Permintaan data telekomunikasi bertujuan perkukuh dasar dan rangkaian – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Permintaan data panggilan telefon bimbit oleh Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) daripada syarikat telekomunikasi, bertujuan menyokong pembentukan dasar berasaskan bukti, termasuk bagi penambahbaikan infrastruktur rangkaian. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata data yang diminta, tidak mengandungi identiti dan maklumat yang boleh digunakan untuk mengenal pasti mana-mana individu. “Tujuannya adalah untuk pengumpulan data… Continue reading

Lelaki warga asing maut ditikam, lima rakan senegara ditahan

KLUANG: Polis menahan lima warga asing bagi membantu siasatan kes seorang lelaki yang maut ditikam di ladang sawit New Paloh, di sini semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Kluang ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh berkata kesemua lelaki Indonesia yang berusia antara 21 hingga 31 tahun itu ditahan sekitar Paloh kira-kira 1 pagi tadi. Beliau berkata pihaknya menerima makluman… Continue reading

MINDEF kenal pasti alasan kesihatan, komitmen pekerjaan peserta PLKN tidak daftar diri

JELI: Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) sedang mengenal pasti punca kegagalan 206 peserta Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) 3.0 mendaftar diri pada Mei lepas, sama ada disebabkan faktor kesihatan atau komitmen pekerjaan. Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari berkata peserta yang terlibat adalah terikat dengan Akta Khidmat Negara 2003. “Kita akan buat penilaian secara menyeluruh, termasuk meneliti alasan… Continue reading

Trump rewarding loyalists with pardon spree

WASHINGTON: Reality TV stars. Former lawmakers. A sheriff. A nursing home executive. A drug kingpin. What do they have in common? They are among the Americans convicted of crimes who have received pardons from President Donald Trump since he took office in January. And while US presidents have doled out questionable pardons in the past,… Continue reading

Trafik mula sesak di lebuh raya utama menuju Lembah Klang petang ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Aliran trafik di lebuh raya utama menghala ke Lembah Klang mulai sesak setakat 2 petang ini, susulan orang ramai mula pulang ke ibu kota selepas cuti Aidiladha. Jurucakap Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) berkata aliran trafik dari arah utara ke Lembah Klang di Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan (PLUS) dilaporkan sesak di beberapa lokasi termasuk Permatang Pauh… Continue reading

Pochettino says Spurs return ‘not realistic’

UNITED STATES coach Mauricio Pochettino played down speculation about a return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur after the Premier League side sacked Ange Postecoglou, saying it was not a realistic option at this stage. Spurs sacked Postecoglou on Friday, 16 days after the 59-year-old Australian guided them to a first major trophy in 17… Continue reading

Heavy traffic on major highways heading to Klang Valley this evening

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on the main highways heading towards the Klang Valley was reported to be congested as of 2 pm this afternoon, as people start returning to the capital after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday. A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) said traffic flow from the north towards the Klang Valley… Continue reading

Heavy traffic on major highways heading to Klang Valley this evening

Meta in talks over Scale AI investment that could exceed $10 billion, Bloomberg reports

META Platforms is in talks to make an investment that could exceed $10 billion in artificial intelligence startup Scale AI, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. The terms of the deal were not yet finalized and could still change, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Scale AI declined to comment and Meta did… Continue reading

Cops seek public help to find disabled man missing in Jerantut

KUANTAN: Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a disabled 36-year-old man who has been reported missing since Monday (June 2). Jerantut police chief Supt Zukri Muhammad said in a statement today that they received a report regarding the disappearance of Sabri Ismail at 9.29 pm yesterday. He said the fair-skinned man (mentally… Continue reading

Trump rewarding loyalists with pardon spree

Restive Indian state orders curfew after fresh violence

IMPHAL: An Indian state riven by ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew after protesters clashed with security forces over the arrest of some members of a radical group, police said Sunday. Manipur in India’s northeast has been rocked by periodic clashes for more than two years between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and… Continue reading

Cannabis found in Haribo confectionery not from production process: Manufacturer

AMSTERDAM: Traces of cannabis found within packets of Haribo lollies in the Netherlands did not come from the production process, the confectionery manufacturer has said, German news agency (dpa) reported. In late May, Haribo recalled packets of confectionery in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg after some were found to contain traces of cannabis. The food… Continue reading

E-Invoice system postponed after considering business owners’ concerns – Lim

GEORGE TOWN: The government has postponed the implementation of the e-invoice system after weighing the concerns of business owners, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She said with this postponement, the government hopes companies will have more time to adapt to the e-invoice system developed by… Continue reading

How are the 2026 World Cup contenders shaping up?

THE 2026 World Cup in North America will be the first to feature 48 teams but an expanded tournament does not necessarily mean a wider field of genuine contenders to succeed Lionel Messi’s Argentina as champions. Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar,… Continue reading

Boat capsize: Victim’s mother breaks down when identifying body

SHAH ALAM: The mother of a victim was overwhelmed and wept when she saw at her dead son’s face during the identification process at the Forensic Unit, Shah Alam Hospital, here following the discovery of the bodies of her son and his wife who were involved in a boat capsize in the waters of Tanjung… Continue reading

Triple-hosted World Cup: huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet

THE largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico and sceptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost. FIFA, the governing body of world football, like the International Olympic Committee, insists it is working to… Continue reading

Embassy hosts Aidiladha celebration for Malaysians in Bangkok

BANGKOK: The Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand hosted a gathering for Malaysians abroad and local guests on Saturday to mark this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Malaysia to Thailand, Bong Yik Jui, said while Aidiladha signified the values of sacrifice, devotion, and unity among Muslims worldwide, it also solemnly reflected to… Continue reading

Sukma 2026: Johor begins early preparations with sights set on top-three finish

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor is targeting a top-three placing in the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, said Johor Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. “I have asked all state sports associations to make early preparations, as instructed by the state government. We need be set an example for other… Continue reading

Modern challenges of adult bonds

PETALING JAYA: While the phrase “best friends forever” (BFF) is as commonly used by adults as teenagers, its meaning becomes more nuanced and sometimes bittersweet with age. What once symbolised endless laughter, shared secrets and unwavering loyalty gradually transforms into fleeting messages, occasional catch-ups and friendships shaped more by convenience than connection. As people move… Continue reading

Nearly RM800 mln allocated for water supply projects to address monsoon impact

KUCHING: The Federal Government has allocated RM796.4 million in loans to state governments this year to finance various water supply projects. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the projects are among the government’s initiatives to mitigate the impact of the Southwest Monsoon, which is expected to bring dry weather and potential drought. Fadillah,… Continue reading

‘Systemic failures persist in tackling human trafficking’

GEORGE TOWN: Nearly a decade after the discovery of mass graves in Wang Kelian shocked the nation, the Human Rights Commission has warned that systemic weaknesses continue to undermine the country’s anti-trafficking efforts. Its vice-chairman Tengku Mohamed Fauzi Tengku Abdul Hamid described Malaysia’s unresolved institutional failures as a source of human suffering and urged concrete… Continue reading

Retailers raise concerns on losses over vape ban

PETALING JAYA: As the Selangor and Negeri Sembilan state governments weigh the possibility of banning vape sales, retailers say they are bracing for substantial losses if the proposal materialises without transitional support. Muhammad Fidzree Tamin, 36, who has been managing a vape outlet in SS24, Petaling Jaya since 2016, said his retail sales alone could… Continue reading

Colombian presidential contender in critical condition after shooting

BOGOTÁ: A prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate is in critical condition after being shot three times during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said. Thirty-nine-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe was speaking to supporters in the capital when a gunman shot him twice in the head and once in the knee before being detained. Images… Continue reading

Emotional spending habit trapping youths in debt

PETALING JAYA: Young Malaysians are overspending at alarming rates, driven by rising living costs, emotional triggers and the ease of digital payments. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia psychology professor and deputy dean Dr Siti Aisyah Panatik told theSun that youths, particularly those aged 18 to 30, exhibit distinct spending patterns shaped by urbanisation, lifestyle choices and varying… Continue reading

Ukraine drones attack on Moscow forces airport closure, Russia says

UKRAINIAN drone attack targeting Moscow forced the closure of two of the key airports serving the capital, Russian authorities said early on Sunday. Russia air defence units destroyed nine Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow by 0400 GMT, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the Telegram messaging app. Emergency services were dispatched to the sites where drone… Continue reading

Pochettino plays down Spurs return rumours

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino has played down rumours linking him with the vacant managerial position at his former club Tottenham Hotspur, following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou on Friday. Argentine Pochettino was in charge of Spurs for five years from 2014 and took the team to the Champions League final but never won a… Continue reading

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot, suspect arrested

BOGOTA: Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for his life in hospital. The 39-year-old senator, who was shot during a campaign event as part of his run for the presidency in 2026, is… Continue reading

At least 40 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in western Iraq

BAGHDAD: At least 40 people were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning in the western Iraqi city of Fallujah, prompting authorities to shut down a local fast food restaurant, health officials said on Saturday, Xinhua reported. The Directorate of Health in Anbar province said the victims had consumed contaminated meat served at the restaurant. It warned… Continue reading

Seorang lagi jemaah haji Malaysia meninggal dunia di Makkah selepas sempurnakan wukuf

MAKKAH: Seorang lagi jemaah haji Malaysia meninggal dunia di Tanah Suci selepas menyempurnakan ibadah wukuf di Arafah, menjadikan jumlah kematian jemaah haji Malaysia bagi musim haji 1446H/2025M meningkat kepada sembilan orang, setakat ini. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata Allahyarham Syed Baharom Syed Hussin, 72, meninggal dunia… Continue reading

Perkhidmatan Imigresen AS menahan TikToker terkenal Khaby Lame

WASHINGTON: Perkhidmatan Imigresen dan Kastam Amerika Syarikat (ICE) menahan seorang TikToker terkenal, Khaby Lame kerana visanya tamat tempoh, lapor Sputnik/RIA Novosti. “Perkhidmatan Imigresen dan Kastam AS menahan Seringe Khabane Lame, 25 tahun, warganegara Itali pada 6 Jun di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Harry Reid, Las Vegas, Nevada atas kesalahan imigresen,“ menurut ICE dalam satu kenyataan kepada… Continue reading

UK and India discuss ‘counter-terrorism’ cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire

NEW DELHI: Britain and India on Saturday discussed expanding their “counter-terrorism” collaboration following recent fighting between India and Pakistan, Britain’s foreign minister told Reuters after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. British foreign minister David Lammy is the highest-profile Western official to have visited both New Delhi and Islamabad since the South Asian neighbours agreed… Continue reading

Tiada sekatan rasmi terhadap Fahmi Reza: KPN

KUALA LUMPUR: Tiada sebarang sekatan rasmi dikenakan terhadap aktivis dan pereka grafik Mohd Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin, kata Ketua Polis Negara Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. Walaubagaimanapun beliau berkata nama Fahmi Reza telah dimasukkan ke dalam senarai pemantauan pergerakan bagi tujuan rekod dan rujukan dalaman pihak Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), berikutan siasatan kes melibatkan beliau yang… Continue reading

Tiada sekatan rasmi terhadap Fahmi Reza: KPN

Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble

SAN FRANCISCO: Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn’t lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as rivals race ahead with the technology. Apple will showcase plans for its coveted devices and the software powering them at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicking off Monday… Continue reading

Transport Minister lauds AirAsia staff for handling 4-hour weather nightmare

KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke shared his recent experience of a delayed flight from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur that was diverted to Penang due to adverse weather, turning a 50-minute journey into nearly four hours. In a Facebook post, Loke commended the professionalism and dedication of the flight crew throughout the incident. He… Continue reading

Trump deploys National Guard over LA immigration protests

LOS ANGELES: President Donald Trump’s administration said it would deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against a few hundred demonstrators during a second day of protests following immigration raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon was prepared to mobilize active-duty troops “if violence continues”… Continue reading

Trump deploys National Guard over LA immigration protests

Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble

Transport Minister lauds AirAsia staff for handling 4-hour weather nightmare

No travel restrictions on Fahmi Reza despite airport detention, IGP confirms

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the police to review the alleged travel ban on graphic artist and activist Mohd Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin, better known as Fahmi Reza. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Anwar said the Madani government upholds individual freedoms as long as they… Continue reading

No travel restrictions on Fahmi Reza despite airport detention, IGP confirms

Remains of couple in Tanjung Harapan boat tragedy found

SHAH ALAM: The bodies of the married couple who went missing after their boat capsized in the waters off Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang near here on Friday (June 6) were found this morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Enforcement and Excise Unit operations officer of Selangor Maritime Lieutenant Mohd Syafiq Sazali said the remains of… Continue reading

Stakeholders urged to enhance digital safety education

KUALA LUMPUR: Educators, parents, policymakers and the private sector are urged to recognise digital safety education as a crucial life skill for navigating the modern world, said Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Lee said that digital safety education is no longer a matter for IT professionals alone but has… Continue reading