Month: July 2025

Sabahans urged to use MYJalan app for road damage complaints

TAWAU: Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has called on Sabahans to utilise the MYJalan app to report road damage, noting its low usage in the state. He emphasised that the app ensures complaints reach the relevant authorities for prompt action. “There are too few people in Sabah who use the MYJalan application.… Continue reading Sabahans urged to use MYJalan app for road damage complaints

M’sian customer writes “TAK MASAK” complaint in sauce, restaurant responds humbly

A Malaysian diner’s creative complaint has gone viral after they spelled out “TAK MASAK” (“Not Cooked”) with gravy on their plate to protest an undercooked meal. The photo, shared on Facebook by Abang Dagang, shows a plate of grilled lamb leftovers, mashed potatoes, and sauce — with the words “TAK MASAK” written neatly at the… Continue reading M’sian customer writes “TAK MASAK” complaint in sauce, restaurant responds humbly

M’sian thanks kind e-hailing driver for helping her father reach home safely

A Malaysian woman’s post about an e-hailing driver’s kindness has melted hearts online, showing how even the smallest gestures can mean the world. In a Threads post, @cornflakesmadu_ shared how she had booked a Grab ride for her father, who walks slowly and uses a cane. To prepare the driver, she informed him beforehand so… Continue reading M’sian thanks kind e-hailing driver for helping her father reach home safely

Japan Open : Pearly-Thinaah, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into Q-Finals

THE country’s top women’s doubles team Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Japan Open Badminton Championship after defeating Taiwanese pair, Hsieh Pei Shan- Hung En Tzu, in the second round today. Starting as the third seeds, Pearly and Thinaah had no trouble taking the lead with a 21-14 win in the first… Continue reading Japan Open : Pearly-Thinaah, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into Q-Finals

Israel PM regrets Gaza church strike killing three civilians

GAZA CITY: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret after Israeli tank fire killed three people at Gaza’s Holy Family Church, the territory’s only Catholic place of worship. The attack, which also wounded 10, drew condemnation from global leaders and religious figures. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed the deaths, stating a tank shell struck the… Continue reading Israel PM regrets Gaza church strike killing three civilians
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Israel PM regrets Gaza church strike killing three civilians

GAZA CITY: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret after Israeli tank fire killed three people at Gaza’s Holy Family Church, the territory’s only Catholic place of worship. The attack, which also wounded 10, drew condemnation from global leaders and religious figures. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed the deaths, stating a tank shell struck the… Continue reading Israel PM regrets Gaza church strike killing three civilians

Japan Open : Pearly-Thinaah, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into Q-Finals

THE country’s top women’s doubles team Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Japan Open Badminton Championship after defeating Taiwanese pair, Hsieh Pei Shan- Hung En Tzu, in the second round today. Starting as the third seeds, Pearly and Thinaah had no trouble taking the lead with a 21-14 win in the first… Continue reading Japan Open : Pearly-Thinaah, Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into Q-Finals
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Cyprus peace talks show progress but key issues remain unresolved

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described recent Cyprus peace talks as “constructive,“ though key issues like crossing points and solar energy cooperation remain unresolved. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar made progress on forming a youth committee but failed to agree on opening four crossing points. Guterres stressed the urgency… Continue reading Cyprus peace talks show progress but key issues remain unresolved
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Cyprus peace talks show progress but key issues remain unresolved

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described recent Cyprus peace talks as “constructive,“ though key issues like crossing points and solar energy cooperation remain unresolved. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar made progress on forming a youth committee but failed to agree on opening four crossing points. Guterres stressed the urgency… Continue reading Cyprus peace talks show progress but key issues remain unresolved

New Zealand nyata hasrat sertai Majlis Halal ASEAN sebagai ahli bersekutu – Ahmad Zahid

WELLINGTON: New Zealand menyatakan hasrat untuk menyertai Majlis Halal ASEAN sebagai ahli bersekutu sekali gus menunjukkan komitmen untuk memperluas kerjasama halal dengan Malaysia dan rantau Asia Tenggara. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata perkara itu dizahirkan dalam beberapa pertemuan melibatkan pegawai kerajaan dan komuniti rakyat Malaysia di Auckland dan Wellington. “New… Continue reading New Zealand nyata hasrat sertai Majlis Halal ASEAN sebagai ahli bersekutu – Ahmad Zahid
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Arsenal smash record to make Smith first women’s million-pound signing

EUROPEAN champions Arsenal shattered the women’s transfer record by signing Canadian forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool on Thursday, for a fee of one million pounds ($1.34 million) according to media reports, making the 20-year-old the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier. Arsenal’s blockbuster move eclipses the previous record set by American defender Naomi… Continue reading Arsenal smash record to make Smith first women’s million-pound signing
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Nanas Malaysia dapat permintaan tinggi di New Zealand – Ahmad Zahid

WELLINGTON: New Zealand meminta Malaysia untuk meningkatkan eksport nanas susulan permintaan tinggi pasaran buah tropika itu di negara berkenaan, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Beliau berkata produk nanas Malaysia begitu istimewa dan mendapat tempat dalam kalangan penggemarnya sekali gus dilihat mampu membuka potensi besar untuk dieksport secara lebih meluas ke… Continue reading Nanas Malaysia dapat permintaan tinggi di New Zealand – Ahmad Zahid
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“Need at least RM40k” – M’sian laments soaring wedding costs, sparks discussion

GETTING married is more than saying yes to one another, its become a financial affair. A Malaysian netizen recently took to Threads to break own the cost of a wedding which he lamented would cost at least RM40,000. “These days, getting married costs at least RM40,000. “Let’s be real. People used to say RM20,000 was… Continue reading “Need at least RM40k” – M’sian laments soaring wedding costs, sparks discussion

North Korea accuses Japan of military expansion ambitions

SEOUL: North Korea has accused Japan of seeking to become a major military power, citing Tokyo’s latest defence policy white paper as evidence. A foreign ministry official from Pyongyang described the document as a “war scenario for realizing its ambition for reinvasion from A to Z,“ according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The… Continue reading North Korea accuses Japan of military expansion ambitions

Arsenal smash record to make Smith first women’s million-pound signing

EUROPEAN champions Arsenal shattered the women’s transfer record by signing Canadian forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool on Thursday, for a fee of one million pounds ($1.34 million) according to media reports, making the 20-year-old the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier. Arsenal’s blockbuster move eclipses the previous record set by American defender Naomi… Continue reading Arsenal smash record to make Smith first women’s million-pound signing

Uruguay cattle investment scam founder detained in $250M fraud case

MONTEVIDEO: An Uruguayan court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Pablo Carrasco, founder of the suspected Ponzi scheme Conexion Ganadera, which collapsed last year owing millions to investors. The scheme promised profits from cattle investments in a country with three cows per person. Prosecutors confirmed Carrasco will remain detained until February 10, 2026, while investigations… Continue reading Uruguay cattle investment scam founder detained in $250M fraud case
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Uruguay cattle investment scam founder detained in $250M fraud case

MONTEVIDEO: An Uruguayan court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Pablo Carrasco, founder of the suspected Ponzi scheme Conexion Ganadera, which collapsed last year owing millions to investors. The scheme promised profits from cattle investments in a country with three cows per person. Prosecutors confirmed Carrasco will remain detained until February 10, 2026, while investigations… Continue reading Uruguay cattle investment scam founder detained in $250M fraud case

Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix has posted a stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance, with profits rising 45% year-over-year. The streaming giant attributed this growth to higher subscription prices and a rapidly expanding advertising business. Revenue climbed 16% to $11.1 billion for the quarter ending June 30, surpassing both analyst expectations and the company’s own projections. Net profit surged to… Continue reading Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices
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Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix has posted a stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance, with profits rising 45% year-over-year. The streaming giant attributed this growth to higher subscription prices and a rapidly expanding advertising business. Revenue climbed 16% to $11.1 billion for the quarter ending June 30, surpassing both analyst expectations and the company’s own projections. Net profit surged to… Continue reading Netflix profits soar with ads and higher subscription prices

Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

RUTH CHEPNGETICH, the Kenyan who shattered the women’s marathon world record last year, has been provisionally suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday. Chepngetich, who improved the record to 2hr 09min 56sec in Chicago in October, has been suspended after testing positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide on March 14… Continue reading Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions
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Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

RUTH CHEPNGETICH, the Kenyan who shattered the women’s marathon world record last year, has been provisionally suspended on suspicion of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday. Chepngetich, who improved the record to 2hr 09min 56sec in Chicago in October, has been suspended after testing positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide on March 14… Continue reading Women’s marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

US House passes key crypto bills in major win for Trump administration

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has passed three major cryptocurrency bills, marking a significant legislative victory for the Trump administration. The measures include the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify regulatory oversight between the SEC and CFTC, and the GENIUS Act, which formalizes rules for stablecoins. Lawmakers approved the CLARITY Act with bipartisan support,… Continue reading US House passes key crypto bills in major win for Trump administration
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US House passes key crypto bills in major win for Trump administration

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives has passed three major cryptocurrency bills, marking a significant legislative victory for the Trump administration. The measures include the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify regulatory oversight between the SEC and CFTC, and the GENIUS Act, which formalizes rules for stablecoins. Lawmakers approved the CLARITY Act with bipartisan support,… Continue reading US House passes key crypto bills in major win for Trump administration

Barcelona agree sponsorship deal with DR Congo to promote tourism

DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo has agreed to pay more than 40 million euros ($46.37 million) in a sponsorship deal with Spanish soccer club Barcelona that would see a logo promoting tourism appear on some team apparel, according to a contract seen on Thursday by Reuters. The contract with Barcelona is dated June 29 and stipulates… Continue reading Barcelona agree sponsorship deal with DR Congo to promote tourism

US to impose 93.5% anti-dumping duty on China battery material

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 percent on imports of graphite, a crucial battery component, from China. The decision follows an investigation prompted by a petition from the American Active Anode Material Producers, a coalition of US graphite manufacturers. The US Commerce Department stated that final determinations on the duties… Continue reading US to impose 93.5% anti-dumping duty on China battery material

Sexual abuse intensifies push for child protection laws

PETALING JAYA: As children face growing risks in an increasingly digital world, the urgency to strengthen child protection in Malaysia has never been clearer, especially following the purported sexual abuse of an infant. The case, disclosed by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on Wednesday, has sparked national outrage and prompted renewed discussions on… Continue reading Sexual abuse intensifies push for child protection laws

Snoop Dogg swaps West Coast beats for Welsh dreams in Swansea investment

AMERICAN rapper and producer Snoop Dogg has become an investor with Welsh side Swansea City, the Championship club said on Thursday, with the songwriter joining Croatian midfielder Luka Modric as a co-owner. The news comes just days after Snoop Dogg helped launch Swansea’s new home jersey which had fuelled speculation that the hip-hop artist would… Continue reading Snoop Dogg swaps West Coast beats for Welsh dreams in Swansea investment

Grateful Bonmati relishing Spain’s clash with Switzerland after health scare

SPAIN playmaker Aitana Bonmati is back to full fitness following a meningitis scare and aiming to continue writing history when Spain take on Switzerland in their Women’s Euro quarter-final in Bern on Friday. The reigning world and Nations League champions had their plans disrupted a few days before the tournament as Bonmati was hospitalised with… Continue reading Grateful Bonmati relishing Spain’s clash with Switzerland after health scare

Hampton the hero as England triumph in crazy shootout

ENGLAND secured their spot in the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Thursday after a wild penalty shootout that stretched to 14 players, saw more misses than goals and ended when Sweden’s Smilla Holmberg fired Sweden’s seventh attempt over the bar. England had come from 2-0 down to force extra time but no further goals led to… Continue reading Hampton the hero as England triumph in crazy shootout

Trump diagnosed with vein condition after leg swelling and hand bruising

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign but common vein condition, the White House announced. The 79-year-old president had recently displayed visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his hand, sparking public speculation about his health. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump’s leg swelling was due… Continue reading Trump diagnosed with vein condition after leg swelling and hand bruising

Abu Bakar Jais presiden Mahkamah Rayuan yang baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Datuk Abu Bakar Jais dilantik sebagai Presiden Mahkamah Rayuan yang baharu. Beliau menggantikan Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim yang bersara pada 3 Julai lepas. Abu Bakar, 63, memulakan kerjaya sebagai Pesuruhjaya Kehakiman di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur pada 8 Julai 2013 hingga 20 Mac 2016, sebelum dilantik sebagai Hakim… Continue reading Abu Bakar Jais presiden Mahkamah Rayuan yang baharu
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Wan Ahmad Farid Ketua Hakim Negara ke-17, angkat sumpah pada 28 Julai

KUALA LUMPUR: Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh akan mengangkat sumpah sebagai Ketua Hakim Negara ke-17 pada 28 Julai ini, menggantikan Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat yang bersara pada 2 Julai lepas. .Perkara itu dimaklumkan Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar Mahkamah Persekutuan dalam kenyataan yang dikeluarkan malam Khamis Wan Ahmad Farid, 62, yang berasal… Continue reading Wan Ahmad Farid Ketua Hakim Negara ke-17, angkat sumpah pada 28 Julai
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Calls for tougher measures after alleged infant rape

PETALING JAYA: A crime almost too horrific to name – a three-month-old infant allegedly raped. As public outrage deepens, a sociologist is calling for chemical castration to be introduced in Malaysia, arguing that the justice system must respond with equal force to the unimaginable violence inflicted on children. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia senior lecturer in anthropology… Continue reading Calls for tougher measures after alleged infant rape

Trump reclassifies some federal workers, making them easier to fire

July 17: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday creating a new classification of non-career federal workers who can more easily be fired if they fail to carry out a president’s priorities, the White House said. The new classification, called Schedule G, will be for employees involved in policy making who will… Continue reading Trump reclassifies some federal workers, making them easier to fire

England beat Sweden in sensational penalty shoot-out to reach Women’s Euro semis

ENGLAND beat Sweden 3-2 in an astonishing penalty shootout that featured 14 attempts to reach the Women’s Euros semi-finals on Thursday after the reigning champions had fought back from 2-0 down to force the game to extra time. It was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination,… Continue reading England beat Sweden in sensational penalty shoot-out to reach Women’s Euro semis

Abu Bakar Jais appointed as new Court of Appeal President

KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais has been appointed as the new President of the Court of Appeal, replacing Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim who retired on July 3. Abu Bakar, 63, brings with him over three decades of experience in legal and judicial service. He began his judicial career as… Continue reading Abu Bakar Jais appointed as new Court of Appeal President

New Chief Justice takes the helm: Wan Ahmad Farid appointed

PETALING JAYA: Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been appointed as Malaysia’s new Chief Justice with immediate effect. According to a statement from the Office of the Federal Court Chief Registrar, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to the appointment. The decision was made on the advice of… Continue reading New Chief Justice takes the helm: Wan Ahmad Farid appointed

Flighting for artistic rights

LITHUANIAN artist Ernest Zacharevic’s latest exhibition is not just an art showcase, but a boarding pass into the turbulence of artistic rights, corporate irony and public engagement. Housed at Cultprint on Lebuh Melayu, the immersive installation titled We Need to Talk transforms the gallery into a full-fledged airport terminal, complete with a faux check-in counter,… Continue reading Flighting for artistic rights

Dark side of keeping snakes as pets

PETALING JAYA: The rising trend of keeping snakes as exotic pets in Malaysia, including venomous and protected species, has sparked alarm among conservationists and authorities, who warn that the practice is not only dangerous but often illegal. Concerns are mounting over public safety, animal cruelty and the exploitation of endangered wildlife, as authorities investigate reports… Continue reading Dark side of keeping snakes as pets

WUG 2025: Taekwondo, swimming eye comeback as badminton begins campaign tomorrow

MALAYSIA’S quest for medals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) continues tomorrow, with attention on the taekwondo and swimming squads, as well as the badminton team, which is set to open its campaign. The taekwondo athletes will return to the mats at Messe Essen in the men’s team poomsae event, offering a chance to… Continue reading WUG 2025: Taekwondo, swimming eye comeback as badminton begins campaign tomorrow
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Polis siasat dakwaan wanita Taiwan diperas ugut di SS2

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya telah memulakan siasatan berhubung dakwaan seorang wanita warga Taiwan diperas ugut oleh anggota polis semasa sekatan jalan raya di kawasan SS2. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya, ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar, mengesahkan siasatan itu dibuka selepas kenyataan wanita tersebut tular di media sosial. “Pemilik akaun Facebook yang juga wanita warga Taiwan… Continue reading Polis siasat dakwaan wanita Taiwan diperas ugut di SS2
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Turkey journalist faces jail for Erdogan criticism

ISTANBUL: Turkish prosecutors are seeking at least five years in prison for political commentator Fatih Altayli, who faces charges of threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The case, highlighted by rights group MLSA, stems from Altayli’s remarks on his YouTube show, where he referenced historical Ottoman sultans who were assassinated or strangled while discussing public opposition… Continue reading Turkey journalist faces jail for Erdogan criticism

Pope saddened by Gaza church strike, calls for ceasefire

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sadness over an Israeli strike that hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza, killing two people. The Vatican issued a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire and renewed efforts for peace in the region. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed the attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church, while… Continue reading Pope saddened by Gaza church strike, calls for ceasefire

GOF arrests trio, seizes 75,400 kg of crude palm oil in Taiping

IPOH: The General Operations Force (GOF) North Brigade successfully apprehended three men suspected of attempting to misappropriate 75,400 kg of crude palm oil during an operation in Taiping. The raid, codenamed Op Taring Palma, also led to the seizure of two tanker lorries, one bonded lorry, and three mobile phones, with an estimated total value… Continue reading GOF arrests trio, seizes 75,400 kg of crude palm oil in Taiping

Sarikei welfare office searches for mother of abandoned baby in Sibu

SIBU: The Sarikei Welfare Office (PKMB) is actively searching for the biological mother or next of kin of a baby girl abandoned in a rented room in Sibu. The infant, believed to be around three months old when found, was discovered on April 10 on Jalan Tuanku Osman. A woman renting a room in the… Continue reading Sarikei welfare office searches for mother of abandoned baby in Sibu

Syria troops withdraw from Druze heartland amid deadly clashes

SWEIDA: Syrian government troops withdrew from the Druze-majority province of Sweida on Thursday following days of deadly sectarian clashes, leaving bodies scattered in the streets. The decision came after Islamist-led interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa ordered the pullout, citing the need to de-escalate tensions and restore local leadership over security. An AFP photographer counted at least… Continue reading Syria troops withdraw from Druze heartland amid deadly clashes

Russia claims capture of Ukrainian villages in three front areas

MOSCOW: Russia announced on Thursday that its forces had taken control of Ukrainian villages in three separate regions, marking an expansion of its summer offensive despite international pressure to halt hostilities. Ukraine has not yet commented on these claims. The Russian defence ministry stated that its troops had “liberated” the settlements of Popiv Yar in… Continue reading Russia claims capture of Ukrainian villages in three front areas

UK unemployment hits near four-year high amid economic pressures

LONDON: Britain’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.7%, its highest level in nearly four years, according to the latest official data. The Office for National Statistics reported the increase for the three months leading to May, up from 4.6% in the previous quarter. The rise coincides with the implementation of higher business taxes introduced in… Continue reading UK unemployment hits near four-year high amid economic pressures