PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengadakan beberapa pertemuan dua hala bersama pemimpin dan wakil kanan daripada tujuh negara serta entiti antarabangsa, di sela-sela Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN ke-58 (AMM) dan mesyuarat berkaitan yang sedang berlangsung di sini. Pertemuan yang berlangsung di Pejabat Perdana Menteri itu melibatkan China, Australia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Palestin,…
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KAJANG: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has delivered RM100,000 in immediate aid to Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan (SMAP) Kajang following a fire that damaged one of its offices. The financial assistance was split equally between the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPEIM) and Yayasan Taqwa of the…
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KAJANG: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has delivered RM100,000 in immediate aid to Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan (SMAP) Kajang following a fire that damaged one of its offices. The financial assistance was split equally between the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPEIM) and Yayasan Taqwa of the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: National football legend Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan is optimistic that the Harimau Malaya squad can achieve a top 100 FIFA ranking in the coming years. Speaking after the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and Bank Islam strategic partnership signing ceremony, Zainal credited Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail for sparking a revival in Malaysian…
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KUALA LUMPUR: National football legend Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan is optimistic that the Harimau Malaya squad can achieve a top 100 FIFA ranking in the coming years. Speaking after the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and Bank Islam strategic partnership signing ceremony, Zainal credited Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail for sparking a revival in Malaysian…
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KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton player Leong Jun Hao is bracing for a tough encounter against defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the Japan Open 2025. The 25-year-old Malaysian acknowledged Lanier’s strength and power but remains confident in his own preparation. Jun Hao, who will face Lanier in the first round, has previously exited the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton player Leong Jun Hao is bracing for a tough encounter against defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the Japan Open 2025. The 25-year-old Malaysian acknowledged Lanier’s strength and power but remains confident in his own preparation. Jun Hao, who will face Lanier in the first round, has previously exited the…
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KAJANG: Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar hari ini menyampaikan sumbangan segera RM100,000 kepada Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan Kajang susulan insiden kebakaran yang memusnahkan sebuah bilik pejabat sekolah itu, awal pagi Khamis. Beliau berkata daripada jumlah itu, sebanyak RM50,000 adalah daripada Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YAPEIM) manakala…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Kekuatan pasukan gergasi bola sepak negara Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) termasuk dengan kehadiran pemain warisan secara tidak langsung mengasah lagi taring Harimau Malaya di peringkat antarabangsa. Timbalan Presiden Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi berkata situasi itu juga jelas memberi kelebihan buat ketua jurulatih Peter Cklamovski untuk memantau rapat prestasi pemain…
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KUCHING: A new law is being drafted in Sarawak to ban the sale of vaping devices to school students and teenagers in a bid to curb rising addiction among youth. State Minister for Women, Community Wellbeing and Family Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the legislation is necessary as more young people are becoming addicted…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Cybersecurity services provider LGMS Bhd has proposed to acquire a 27% stake in Antares Holdings Sdn Bhd (AHSB) for RM22.68 million. In a Bursa Malaysia filing, LGMS said the stake acquisition in information technology company Antarex is a strategic investment, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between LGMS and AHSB, aimed at…
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PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who currently serves as the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, has been appointed to concurrently assume the role of Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective immediately. In a statement today, Cabinet Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim informed…
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PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who currently serves as the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, has been appointed to concurrently assume the role of Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective immediately. In a statement today, Cabinet Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim informed…
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MARANG: Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has announced his intention to defend his position as PAS president during the party’s 71st Muktamar in Kedah this September. The Marang MP, who has held the presidency for over two decades, dismissed any notion of stepping down, emphasizing his continued dedication to the party. Abdul Hadi, 77, recently…
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KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Pahang seized more than 1,100 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth RM171,687 during a raid in Jalan Manchis, Bentong. The operation, codenamed Ops Gasak, was conducted by seven enforcement officers following a month-long surveillance. Pahang KPDN director Jezlily Jamaluddin stated that the…
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KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Pahang seized more than 1,100 tanks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth RM171,687 during a raid in Jalan Manchis, Bentong. The operation, codenamed Ops Gasak, was conducted by seven enforcement officers following a month-long surveillance. Pahang KPDN director Jezlily Jamaluddin stated that the…
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PETALING JAYA: President Donald Trump has nominated Nick Adams, an Australian-American commentator and self-described “alpha male,” to serve as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, who became an American citizen in 2021, rose to prominence in 2016 when Trump praised his book “Green Card Warrior” as a “must read” on social media, Politico reported.…
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PETALING JAYA: President Donald Trump has nominated Nick Adams, an Australian-American commentator and self-described “alpha male,” to serve as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, who became an American citizen in 2021, rose to prominence in 2016 when Trump praised his book “Green Card Warrior” as a “must read” on social media, Politico reported.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN is evaluating the possibility of upgrading Turkiye’s status from a sectoral dialogue partner to a full dialogue partner, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He noted that Turkiye has contributed significantly in key areas such as technology, security, defence, and agriculture, while also supporting ASEAN students through scholarships. “We are…
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KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN is evaluating the possibility of upgrading Turkiye’s status from a sectoral dialogue partner to a full dialogue partner, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He noted that Turkiye has contributed significantly in key areas such as technology, security, defence, and agriculture, while also supporting ASEAN students through scholarships. “We are…
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PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant step by Hwajing Travel to establish Malaysia as a leading regional cruise hub. The…
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SABAK BERNAM: A lorry transporting hazardous chemicals collided with another vehicle along Jalan Besar Sabak Bernam, causing a spill of nitric acid and calcium hypochlorite. The incident occurred yesterday evening, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar confirmed that 64 chemical drums were…
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SABAK BERNAM: A lorry transporting hazardous chemicals collided with another vehicle along Jalan Besar Sabak Bernam, causing a spill of nitric acid and calcium hypochlorite. The incident occurred yesterday evening, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar confirmed that 64 chemical drums were…
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JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has pledged full cooperation with authorities investigating the police helicopter crash near Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah. The incident occurred during a demonstration flight for the MITSATOM 2025 multinational exercise. A ministry statement confirmed that a detailed probe is underway to determine the cause of the…
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SEPANG: The 2025 haj operations in Malaysia have been recognised as among the best globally, receiving high praise from the Saudi Arabian government. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar highlighted this achievement, noting that Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) was awarded the prestigious Labaytum Diamond Award by the Saudi…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating the disappearance of a British teenager who entered Malaysia through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on June 7. The case has been classified as a missing person report, with authorities appealing for public assistance. Acting CID Director Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the youth, identified as David Renz Galletes Balisong, is…
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KUCHING: Residents in Sarawak are being urged to exercise extreme caution near rivers following a deadly crocodile attack in Limbang amid warnings that the state’s waterways are heavily populated with the reptiles. The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said the state is home to some 4,500 rivers and 40 water catchment basins—many of which are known…
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PETALING JAYA: Four foreign nationals operating illegal e-hailing services around a shopping mall here were caught in a special operation by the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) recently. The four were two Syrians, a Yemeni and a Sudanese. They were detained on suspicion of running taxi services without any valid authorisation, Sinar Harian reported. The…
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GOOGLE will heavily discount cloud computing services for the U.S. government in a deal that could be finalised within weeks, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing a senior official at the General Services Administration (GSA). Reuters could not immediately verify the report- REUTERS
WASHINGTON: Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat Marco Rubio dijadual mengadakan pertemuan dengan Menteri Luar China Wang Yi di Kuala Lumpur pada Jumaat, di sela-sela Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN (AMM) ke-58 dan mesyuarat berkaitan, lapor Sputnik/RIA Novosti memetik jadual rasmi Jabatan Negara AS. “Setiausaha Rubio akan bertemu Pengarah Suruhanjaya Hal Ehwal Luar Parti Komunis China (PKC) merangkap…
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MARANG: Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang mengesahkan akan mempertahankan jawatan Presiden PAS pada pemilihan Muktamar Pas ke-71 di Kedah, September ini. Abdul Hadi yang juga Ahli Parlimen Marang berkata beliau tidak berhasrat melepaskan jawatan presiden yang disandangnya selama lebih 20 tahun itu. Beliau yang menjalani prosedur rawatan di Institut Jantung Negara pada pertengahan Jun lepas…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Amerika Syarikat (AS) sedang giat mengadakan rundingan dengan beberapa negara semasa Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN ke-58 (AMM) bagi mendorong kemajuan selanjutnya mengenai tarif timbal balik AS. Setiausaha Negara AS Marco Rubio berkata peluang masih terbuka kepada pelarasan kadar tarif, dan AS sedang aktif berunding dengan pelbagai negara untuk menyeimbangkan semula perdagangan. “Bagaimanapun, pasaran…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) wraps up today with a series of high-level discussions aimed at strengthening regional ties and addressing key development challenges. The final day features multiple engagements, including trilateral talks and ministerial conferences with global partners. A key event is the Trilateral Meeting involving Malaysia, Turkiye, and the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Dasar berkaitan keluarga perlu berteraskan ekosistem yang menyokong keperluan generasi muda dan bukan sekadar seruan untuk mereka segera berkeluarga, kata Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Beliau berkata suara anak muda perlu diangkat kerana ramai dalam kalangan mereka masih berhasrat untuk berkahwin dan membina keluarga, namun berdepan pelbagai kekangan…
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PETALING JAYA: Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said many youths want to marry and start families but are often held back by challenges such as the rising cost of living, unstable employment, limited access to childcare, and uncertainty about the future. “The voices of young people must be…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a slightly firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) and mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve (US Fed). At 8 am, the local note eased to 4.2440/2640 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.2410/2505. The US DXY edged up by…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a slightly firmer US Dollar Index (DXY) and mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve (US Fed). At 8 am, the local note eased to 4.2440/2640 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.2410/2505. The US DXY edged up by…
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LOS ANGELES: Federal agents conducted immigration enforcement raids on Thursday on state-licensed marijuana nurseries in an agricultural region of coastal Southern California, where they were confronted by throngs of angry protesters. As word and video images of the raids spread on social media, dozens of migrant-rights activists converged on the area in vehicles leading to…
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LOS ANGELES: Federal agents conducted immigration enforcement raids on Thursday on state-licensed marijuana nurseries in an agricultural region of coastal Southern California, where they were confronted by throngs of angry protesters. As word and video images of the raids spread on social media, dozens of migrant-rights activists converged on the area in vehicles leading to…
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BINTANGOR: Police conducted a raid on a cockfighting operation near Jalan Tanjung Manis, arresting six local men suspected of involvement in illegal gambling. The operation led to the seizure of multiple items, including live and dead roosters, weighing scales, and a whiteboard used during the fights. Meradong police chief DSP Tansli Mering confirmed the arrests…
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U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper would include semi-finished products such as those used for power grids, the military and data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump on Wednesday announced a new 50% tariff on copper starting August 1, in a bid to…
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U.S. PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper would include semi-finished products such as those used for power grids, the military and data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump on Wednesday announced a new 50% tariff on copper starting August 1, in a bid to…
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SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports to China are set to rise to the highest in more than two years in August, five trade sources said on Friday, as the top exporter seeks to regain market share in the world’s biggest importer. State oil firm Saudi Aramco will ship about 51 million barrels to China…
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SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports to China are set to rise to the highest in more than two years in August, five trade sources said on Friday, as the top exporter seeks to regain market share in the world’s biggest importer. State oil firm Saudi Aramco will ship about 51 million barrels to China…
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MOSCOW: The price of bitcoin has soared past US$116,000 for the first time, setting a new milestone in cryptocurrency history. Trading data from Binance shows bitcoin (BTC) breaking the US$116,000 mark, reaching 116,322.71875 USDT with a 4.69 per cent increase within 24 hours. Bitmex, another major cryptocurrency exchange, recorded an even higher peak as bitcoin…
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MOSCOW: The price of bitcoin has soared past US$116,000 for the first time, setting a new milestone in cryptocurrency history. Trading data from Binance shows bitcoin (BTC) breaking the US$116,000 mark, reaching 116,322.71875 USDT with a 4.69 per cent increase within 24 hours. Bitmex, another major cryptocurrency exchange, recorded an even higher peak as bitcoin…
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A video of an elderly man casually crossing a bustling highway near Subang Jaya has gone viral on Reddit, sparking a mix of shock, humour, and genuine concern among Malaysians. The clip, posted by Reddit user @Print-Psychological, captures the tense moment the driver narrowly avoids a potential tragedy as the elderly man walks across several…
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A video of an elderly man casually crossing a bustling highway near Subang Jaya has gone viral on Reddit, sparking a mix of shock, humour, and genuine concern among Malaysians. The clip, posted by Reddit user @Print-Psychological, captures the tense moment the driver narrowly avoids a potential tragedy as the elderly man walks across several…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners. In a letter released on his social media platform, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most other trading partners. In a letter released on his social media platform, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney the new…
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