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Malaysian mother alleges child punished with squats over unpaid 50 sen fine

A local woman recently revealed that her child was allegedly punished by a discipline teacher over the non-payment of a penalty fee. Sharing the incident on Threads, the young mother claimed her child was made to perform 30 ‘ketuk-ketampi’ (squats) after being unable to pay a 50 sen fine for a dirty classroom. While other… Continue reading

Being Tour de France favourite is an honour, says Pogacar

REIGNING champion Tadej Pogacar is pleased to be the man to beat in the Tour de France, which starts in Lille on Saturday, the Slovenian said on Thursday. The 26-year-old world champion is looking for a fourth Tour de France victory after he triumphed in 2020, 2021 and 2024. “It’s been a great season, so… Continue reading

Being Tour de France favourite is an honour, says Pogacar

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor, dies at 67

LOS ANGELES: US actor Michael Madsen — best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” — died Thursday at age 67 after suffering cardiac arrest, his management team said. The actor was found unresponsive early Thursday at his home in Malibu, they said. “Michael Madsen was one… Continue reading

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor, dies at 67

Reaction to death of Liverpool and Portugal player Jota

FOLLOWING are quotes and reaction to the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain on Thursday: Liverpool football club “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. “The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following… Continue reading

Trump says ‘didn’t make any progress’ with Putin on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump – Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he made no progress with Vladimir Putin on ending the Ukraine war in a call Thursday, as the Kremlin insisted the Russian president would stick to his aims in the conflict. Trump’s grim assessment came as US-led peace… Continue reading

Trump says ‘didn’t make any progress’ with Putin on Ukraine

Broken body, fractured mind

IF the entire series of events around Jonathan Majors’s physical assault crimes had not happened and upended his career, the actor would have easily secured awards season nominations and even won some for playing the more troubled Killian Maddox in Magazine Dreams. Obsessed with bodybuilding, grocery store worker Killian lives each day with the singular… Continue reading

Reaction to death of Liverpool and Portugal player Jota

Netanyahu vows to bring all Gaza hostages home

GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to bring home all the hostages still held by militants in war-stricken Gaza, where the civil defence agency said 73 people were killed Thursday in his country’s ongoing offensive. Netanyahu has come under strong pressure to get the hostages back after US President Donald Trump said… Continue reading

Spain thump grieving Portugal to make Euro 2025 statement

SPAIN showed why they are favourites to win Women’s Euro 2025 by hammering Portugal 5-0 in their Group B opener on Thursday as both teams paid tribute to Portuguese men’s international Diogo Jota who was killed in a car crash. The world champions were two ahead inside seven minutes in Bern thanks to goals from… Continue reading

Spain thump grieving Portugal to make Euro 2025 statement

Sinner strolls into Wimbledon round three

JANNIK Sinner swept into the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday as the world number one thrashed Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. While several of Wimbledon’s top stars have suffered shock exits, including third seed Alexander Zverev and world number four Jack Draper, there has been no hint of an upset in Sinner’s opening… Continue reading

Sinner strolls into Wimbledon round three

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by US immigration authorities: officials

MEXICAN boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by US immigration officers and is being processed for deportation from the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. Chavez, a former world champion and the son of legendary Mexican fighter Julio Cesar Chavez, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in… Continue reading

Trump says likely to start informing countries of US tariffs Friday

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he plans to start sending letters informing trading partners of their tariff rates as soon as Friday, as negotiations to avoid higher US levies enter the final stretch. “My inclination is to send a letter out and say what tariff they’re going to be paying,“ he told reporters on Thursday.… Continue reading

Palmeiras ask for ‘amazing game’ from Estevao against future employers Chelsea

PALMEIRAS coach Abel Ferreira is hoping teenage sensation Estevao Willian can wave goodbye to the Brazilian team’s fans by producing “one amazing game” and helping them beat his future employers Chelsea in Friday’s Club World Cup quarter-final. Winger Estevao, 18, will leave Palmeiras at the end of the tournament in the United States to join… Continue reading

Difficult day’ for Al Hila’s Portugal pair – Inzaghi

AL HILAL coach Simone Inzaghi said the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota had impacted his team ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final against Fluminense on Friday. The Saudi club’s full-back Joao Cancelo is a Portugal international and midfielder Ruben Neves was a team-mate of Jota with both the Portugal national team… Continue reading

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by US immigration authorities: officials

Palmeiras ask for ‘amazing game’ from Estevao against future employers Chelsea

Diogo Jota: Liverpool’s ‘exceptional player, exceptional boy’

DIOGO Jota was quickly hailed by the Liverpool support as “better than (Luis) Figo” and the shocking death of the Portuguese international on Thursday has left the English champions in mourning. The 28-year-old died alongside his younger brother Andre after their vehicle veered off a motorway in northern Spain before bursting into flames. A product… Continue reading

Diogo Jota: Liverpool’s ‘exceptional player, exceptional boy’

Liverpool football star Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

LIVERPOOL forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, police said, sparking widespread grief just after the Portugal star had got married. The Civil Guard said a vehicle veered off a motorway and burst into flames shortly after midnight in the municipality of Cernadilla in the northwestern Zamora… Continue reading

Liverpool football star Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

Pos Malaysia’s fulfilment arm aims to stamp its mark across Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd’s integrated fulfilment and e-commerce logistics service, Pos Fulfill, is looking towards expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia, as it is uniquely positioned to capitalise on both regional collaboration and local expertise. The group’s established postal network throughout the region – coupled with Malaysia’s current Asean Chair status within the bloc’s… Continue reading

Latest beauty industry guidelines ready, to go before cabinet – Fuziah

KUANTAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has finalised the latest guidelines for the beauty industry and will submit the proposal to the Cabinet, said Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh. She said the guidelines, which have been in use since 2013, include several improvements, in line with current industry developments,… Continue reading

MMEA seizes RM900,000 worth of cannabis in Kuala Perlis

KANGAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in the Kuala Perlis Maritime Zone foiled an attempt to smuggle 170 kilogrammes of compressed cannabis worth nearly RM900,000 in Kuala Perlis waters early today. Kedah and Perlis MMEA director First Admiral Romli Mustafa said the cannabis seizure from a wooden engine-powered boat at around 3.30 am was… Continue reading

RELA a symbol of people’s resilience – Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR: The People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) is not just about volunteerism but stands as a symbol of the Malaysian people’s resilience in times of crisis, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. In a Facebook post, Saifuddin Nasution said the corps’ vital role is evident through its readiness to respond under various circumstances… Continue reading

Driver escapes shooting by reclining seat in Batu Kawan

BATU KAWAN: A businessman narrowly escaped injury after reclining his car seat fully during a shooting incident in front of a primary school in Sungai Nyior. The incident occurred on Tuesday while the man was waiting for his child. Penang Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin stated that the victim, in his 40s,… Continue reading

MEX II highway probe: 61 witnesses called in RM32m graft case

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 61 witnesses as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the Maju Expressway (MEX II) extension project. Chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the progress, noting that all witnesses were interviewed recently. Azam stated that the value of confiscated assets linked… Continue reading

Malaysia succeeds in attracting RM8.13b potential investments from Italy – PM Anwar

ROME: Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The roundtable meeting involved the participation of 41 Italian companies and agencies, comprising 23 companies from the manufacturing sector, nine companies from the service sector, two companies… Continue reading

Pegawai SPRM obes tidak layak naik pangkat mulai 2026

KOTA BHARU: Bermula Januari 2026, pegawai dan anggota Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) yang obes atau gagal memenuhi Indeks Jisim Badan (BMI) yang ditetapkan tidak akan dipertimbangkan untuk kenaikan pangkat. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata langkah ini diambil bagi memastikan kecergasan dan keterampilan warga SPRM sentiasa berada pada tahap terbaik. Azam Baki… Continue reading

LHDN kenal pasti 845 kes tindakan dalam OP Tanjong di Pulau Pinang

GEORGE TOWN: Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) telah mengenal pasti 845 kes yang memerlukan tindakan pemeriksaan dan penguatkuasaan dalam Operasi Pematuhan Cukai siri ke-10, dikenali sebagai OP Tanjong, di sekitar Pulau Pinang. Operasi ini melibatkan 238 pegawai dengan tumpuan diberikan kepada sektor ekonomi utama termasuk pembuatan, elektronik, elektrikal, digital, teknologi, logistik, pembinaan, kontraktor, dan kejuruteraan.… Continue reading

Stockbroker loses RM1.24 million to elaborate phone scam

GEORGE TOWN: A female stockbroker lost RM1.24 million to a phone scam syndicate that alleged she was under investigation for money laundering. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of the Northeast district police headquarters received a report from the 47-year-old local woman yesterday. “According to the… Continue reading

Komponen pencawang telekomunikasi dicuri di Raub, tiga laporan polis dibuat

KUANTAN: Polis menerima tiga laporan berhubung kecurian komponen kad slot di pencawang telekomunikasi di sekitar Raub semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Raub, Supt Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman, berkata laporan tersebut diterima daripada syarikat telekomunikasi U Mobile, Maxis dan CelcomDigi. “Kehilangan kad slot ini menyebabkan gangguan perkhidmatan kepada pengguna kerana gagal memproses data internet daripada rangkaian syarikat… Continue reading

SPRM siasat 61 saksi kes penyelewengan dana lebuh raya

KOTA BHARU: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) memanggil 61 saksi bagi membantu siasatan kes penyelewengan dana sukuk pembinaan lebuh raya di Lembah Klang. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki menyatakan siasatan dijangka siap dalam tempoh dua bulan. Azam Baki berkata, “Saya telah beri tempoh maksimum dua bulan untuk pegawai saya menyiapkan kertas siasatan kes… Continue reading

First floor of Merlimau’s SMK Dang Anum building destroyed in fire

JASIN: A fire early this morning destroyed three classrooms and a teachers’ room at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dang Anum in Merlimau. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director Mohd Zaidi Ma’at said they received an emergency call at 5.36 am, and a team was deployed immediately to the scene. “This early morning fire destroyed 80… Continue reading

Jalan Serkam-Bemban a boost to tourism access to Melaka City

JASIN: The newly opened three-kilometre road connecting Serkam and Bemban will serve as a strategic alternative route for tourists travelling from the south to Melaka, particularly to the main tourist attractions in the city centre via the Jasin Toll, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said the new road, which links the… Continue reading

New Delhi says fuel ban on old vehicles not feasible

NEW DELHI: Two days after India’s capital stopped fuel sales to ageing vehicles to tackle the sprawling megacity’s hazardous air pollution, authorities on Thursday said the ban was not practical. New Delhi is regularly ranked as one of the most polluted capitals globally with vehicular emissions being one of the worst offenders, according to several… Continue reading

PM Anwar’s inaugural official visit to France to strengthen bilateral ties – Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has embarked on an inaugural official visit to France from July 3 to 4 at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. Malaysia’s Ambassador to France Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim said the visit carries an official status and signifies France’s strong commitment towards its diplomatic ties with… Continue reading

Germany to seek direct contact with Taliban on deportations

BERLIN: Germany’s interior minster on Thursday said he wanted direct contact with the Taliban authorities in a bid to enable criminals to be deported back to Afghanistan. “I envision us making agreements directly with Afghanistan to enable deportations,“ Alexander Dobrindt said in an interview with Focus magazine. Berlin currently has only indirect contact with the… Continue reading

Kelantan federal director faces corruption charges by MACC

KOTA BHARU: A federal government department director in Kelantan will soon face charges for alleged abuse of power, corruption, and false claims. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the impending prosecution, stating that the deputy public prosecutor has approved the charges. The director, nearing retirement, is expected to be charged within… Continue reading

Jota followed Portuguese path to Wolves, before becoming Liverpool favourite

DIOGO Jota followed a well-trodden path for Portuguese players to English football, joining Wolverhampton Wanderers initially on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017. The likes of Joao Moutinho, Pedro Neto, Rui Patricio and Nelson Semedo all established themselves at the Midlands club, but none made a bigger impact than forward Jota, who died on Thursday… Continue reading

Mangsa nahas UPSI diminta hubungi APAD untuk tuntutan insurans

KUALA LUMPUR: Mangsa dan waris pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) yang terlibat dalam kemalangan maut di Jalan Raya Timur Barat (JRTB), Gerik pada 9 Jun lalu diminta menghubungi Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat (APAD) bagi menyelaras tuntutan insurans. Menurut kenyataan APAD, individu yang terlibat boleh berhubung dengan pegawai agensi berkenaan Ameera Mohd Ali menerusi talian… Continue reading

Eksekutif broker rugi RM1.24 juta ditipu sindiket phone scam

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang eksekutif broker saham mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM1.24 juta selepas menjadi mangsa sindiket penipuan panggilan telefon atau phone scam. Kejadian berlaku bulan lepas apabila wanita berusia 47 tahun itu menerima panggilan daripada individu yang menyamar sebagai pekerja syarikat penghantaran dan pegawai polis. Menurut Timbalan Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal… Continue reading

Pil kuda bernilai juta disorok dalam najis lembu, enam ditahan

PASIR MAS: Polis berjaya menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah dengan merampas pil kuda seberat 35.4 kilogram bernilai RM5.04 juta dalam siri serbuan di Pasir Mas dan Tumpat. Enam individu termasuk seorang wanita ditahan dalam operasi itu. Pemangku Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Bukit Aman, Datuk Mat Zani Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali, berkata serbuan pertama dilakukan di… Continue reading

‘We will all miss you’: Cristiano Ronaldo on Diogo Jota’s death

PORTUGUESE football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to his international team-mate Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash on Thursday, saying “we will all miss you.” The Liverpool and Portugal star, 28, died along with his younger brother Andre when their vehicle veered off a motorway and burst into flames shortly after midnight… Continue reading

EU chief says Brussels ‘ready’ for US trade deal ahead of talks

AARHUS: The EU is “ready for a deal” with the United States, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday before negotiators meet in Washington before a July 9 deadline. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic is in Washington and due to meet his US counterparts later Thursday. The commission, leading trade policy for the… Continue reading

Portugal’s ex-PM goes on trial in corruption case

LISBON: Portugal’s former prime minister Jose Socrates went on trial on Thursday on corruption charges in a long-running case already being dubbed the “trial of the century” in local media. Socrates, who led the country between 2005 and 2011, is accused of amassing a fortune of more than 34 million euros ($40 million) while he… Continue reading