Month: August 2025

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus welcomed in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus received an official welcome at Perdana Putra today. He arrived at 9 am and was greeted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The national anthems of both countries were played during the ceremony. Yunus inspected a guard of honour comprising three officers and… Continue reading Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus welcomed in Putrajaya

Kajian pengambilan jururawat Indonesia perlu lindungi kepentingan awam

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menegaskan sebarang kajian berkenaan pengambilan jururawat dari Indonesia perlu mempertimbangkan kepentingan awam. Beliau menyatakan kebajikan petugas KKM dan keberkesanan sistem perkhidmatan kesihatan negara juga harus diutamakan. Kementerian akan bekerjasama sepenuhnya dengan JPA dalam melaksanakan kajian yang dicadangkan oleh SPA. Cadangan ini timbul susulan perbincangan dengan Konsul… Continue reading Kajian pengambilan jururawat Indonesia perlu lindungi kepentingan awam

Sibu journalists get gadget vouchers, flight subsidies from association

SIBU: The Sibu Journalists Association (SJA) has rolled out two new welfare benefits for its members, including a RM250 gadget voucher and RM200 flight subsidy. SJA deputy chairman Mohamad Alhadi Shamsawi said the RM250 PC Image voucher will be distributed in 2026 to help journalists upgrade their work equipment. “Many journalists use their own money… Continue reading Sibu journalists get gadget vouchers, flight subsidies from association

Ahmad Zahid ucap takziah kematian petugas media Al Jazeera di Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga lima petugas media Al Jazeera yang terkorban dalam serangan Israel di Bandar Gaza. Beliau menyatakan tragedi itu meragut nyawa Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa dan Mohammed Noufal. Mereka gugur semasa menjalankan tugas melaporkan keadaan sebenar di… Continue reading Ahmad Zahid ucap takziah kematian petugas media Al Jazeera di Gaza

13MP: Digitalisation empowers MSME to face evolving business landscape, market challenges

PUTRAJAYA: Digitalisation is increasingly recognised as the key to empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to become more efficient, competitive, and sustainable in the long run, hence the emphasis clearly outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). No longer a matter of choice, digital adoption has become a strategic necessity to ensure the survival… Continue reading 13MP: Digitalisation empowers MSME to face evolving business landscape, market challenges

Bursa opens higher despite weaker Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite a weaker Wall Street overnight performance, ahead of the United States (US) inflation data later this week, as many expect this will dictate the Federal Reserve’s stance on possible rate cuts. At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 6.45 points, or 0.41 per… Continue reading Bursa opens higher despite weaker Wall Street

Kebakaran hutan musnahkan 39,000 hektar di Sepanyol, ribuan dipindahkan

GENEVA: Sepanyol menghadapi musim kebakaran hutan terburuk dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini. Lebih 39,000 hektar tanah telah musnah akibat kebakaran sejak awal tahun ini. Kementerian Peralihan Ekologi Sepanyol melaporkan angka ini 9 peratus lebih tinggi berbanding tempoh sama tahun lalu. Namun, ia masih 37 peratus lebih rendah daripada purata 10 tahun iaitu 62,235 hektar. Daripada… Continue reading Kebakaran hutan musnahkan 39,000 hektar di Sepanyol, ribuan dipindahkan

UTM beri kerjasama penuh siasatan kematian pegawai kadet PALAPES

JOHOR BAHRU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) menegaskan komitmen untuk memberikan kerjasama menyeluruh dalam siasatan berhubung kematian seorang pegawai kadet Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan (PALAPES). Pusat Komunikasi Korporat UTM dalam kenyataan rasmi menyatakan kerjasama itu diberikan kepada keluarga mangsa dan pihak berkuasa. Tujuan kerjasama ini adalah bagi memastikan siasatan dijalankan secara telus, adil, dan berhemah. Yayasan… Continue reading UTM beri kerjasama penuh siasatan kematian pegawai kadet PALAPES

Bendera terbalik: TPR semak kertas siasatan, rujuk ke Putrajaya

KEPALA BATAS: Timbalan Pendakwa Raya (TPR) Pulau Pinang sedang menyemak kertas siasatan berhubung kejadian Jalur Gemilang dipasang secara terbalik di hadapan sebuah kedai perkakasan di Jalan Bertam Perdana. Ketua Polis Daerah Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) ACP Anuar Abd Rahman berkata kertas siasatan itu dihantar ke pejabat TPR pada pukul 2.30 petang tadi. “Siasatan telah dilengkapkan… Continue reading Bendera terbalik: TPR semak kertas siasatan, rujuk ke Putrajaya

Barcelona vs Villarreal La Liga match moved to Miami by RFEF

THE Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced the relocation of the La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami. The game, originally scheduled for December in Spain, will now take place at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, December 20. This marks the first time a regular-season match from one of Europe’s top domestic leagues could… Continue reading Barcelona vs Villarreal La Liga match moved to Miami by RFEF
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Barcelona vs Villarreal La Liga match moved to Miami by RFEF

THE Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced the relocation of the La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami. The game, originally scheduled for December in Spain, will now take place at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, December 20. This marks the first time a regular-season match from one of Europe’s top domestic leagues could… Continue reading Barcelona vs Villarreal La Liga match moved to Miami by RFEF

Wikipedia loses UK High Court challenge over Online Safety Act

LONDON: Wikipedia has lost a High Court challenge against the UK government over verification requirements in the Online Safety Act, reported PA Media/dpa. The non-profit Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), along with an anonymous editor known as BLN, wanted the website to be exempt from certain regulations that came into force earlier this year. They argued that… Continue reading Wikipedia loses UK High Court challenge over Online Safety Act
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Wikipedia loses UK High Court challenge over Online Safety Act

LONDON: Wikipedia has lost a High Court challenge against the UK government over verification requirements in the Online Safety Act, reported PA Media/dpa. The non-profit Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), along with an anonymous editor known as BLN, wanted the website to be exempt from certain regulations that came into force earlier this year. They argued that… Continue reading Wikipedia loses UK High Court challenge over Online Safety Act

India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals

NASHIK (India): India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world’s largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports. Helped by record corn and rice harvests, New Delhi is using more of the grains to make ethanol and meet its target… Continue reading India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals
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India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals

NASHIK (India): India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world’s largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports. Helped by record corn and rice harvests, New Delhi is using more of the grains to make ethanol and meet its target… Continue reading India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals

US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders

U.S. soybean prices soared to a two-week high on Monday after President Donald Trump urged China to quadruple its purchases ahead of a tariff truce deadline, though analysts questioned the feasibility of any such deal. China, the world’s biggest soybean importer, has not yet pre-purchased soybeans from the upcoming U.S. harvest amid trade tensions with… Continue reading US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders
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US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders

U.S. soybean prices soared to a two-week high on Monday after President Donald Trump urged China to quadruple its purchases ahead of a tariff truce deadline, though analysts questioned the feasibility of any such deal. China, the world’s biggest soybean importer, has not yet pre-purchased soybeans from the upcoming U.S. harvest amid trade tensions with… Continue reading US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders

University student loses RM187,800 in phone scam in Kuala Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: A university student lost RM187,800 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate posing as a Touch ‘n Go representative. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor confirmed the incident occurred between Aug 4 and 9. The 26-year-old victim received a call from a scammer accusing her of misusing the app… Continue reading University student loses RM187,800 in phone scam in Kuala Terengganu

Does one size fit all? Not for secondary school education

IT cannot be denied that Malaysians are constantly fixated on education. It remains a hotly debated topic in coffee shops and boardrooms, back and forth in heated emotional arguments, as many parents see quality education as a pathway for success. Today the government has expanded the definition of “compulsory education” to include secondary school education… Continue reading Does one size fit all? Not for secondary school education
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Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar and major currencies at the opening on Tuesday ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data to be released on Friday, said an analyst. He said traders are now eyeing Malaysia’s GDP print for monetary policy clues, but with markets heavily… Continue reading Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement
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US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting

THE U.S. CDC has tightened security following an attack Friday on its Atlanta headquarters that left a police officer and the gunman dead, including having most employees work from home this week and removing vehicle decals showing where they work. The union representing workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the violence… Continue reading US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting
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Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar and major currencies at the opening on Tuesday ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data to be released on Friday, said an analyst. He said traders are now eyeing Malaysia’s GDP print for monetary policy clues, but with markets heavily… Continue reading Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement

US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting

THE U.S. CDC has tightened security following an attack Friday on its Atlanta headquarters that left a police officer and the gunman dead, including having most employees work from home this week and removing vehicle decals showing where they work. The union representing workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the violence… Continue reading US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting

Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow

MOSCOW hopes the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will give momentum to the normalization of relations between the two countries, TASS agency reported on Tuesday. “We hope that the upcoming high-level meeting will give an impulse to the normalization of bilateral relations,“ TASS cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister… Continue reading Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow
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Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow

MOSCOW hopes the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will give momentum to the normalization of relations between the two countries, TASS agency reported on Tuesday. “We hope that the upcoming high-level meeting will give an impulse to the normalization of bilateral relations,“ TASS cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister… Continue reading Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow

China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days

BEIJING: China on Tuesday said it will suspend additional tariffs on U.S. goods for 90 more days, its commerce ministry said in a statement, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the tariff truce. China will maintain its tariffs on U.S. goods at 10%, the statement said, and take action to address non-tariff… Continue reading China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days
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China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days

BEIJING: China on Tuesday said it will suspend additional tariffs on U.S. goods for 90 more days, its commerce ministry said in a statement, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the tariff truce. China will maintain its tariffs on U.S. goods at 10%, the statement said, and take action to address non-tariff… Continue reading China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days

Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump said he met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, days after seeking his resignation, praising Tan and calling the meeting “a very interesting one.” Shares of the chipmaker rose 3% in extended trading. Last week, Trump had demanded the immediate resignation of Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” over his ties… Continue reading Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny
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Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump said he met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, days after seeking his resignation, praising Tan and calling the meeting “a very interesting one.” Shares of the chipmaker rose 3% in extended trading. Last week, Trump had demanded the immediate resignation of Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” over his ties… Continue reading Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny

Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote

WASHINGTON: Texas Republicans tried on Monday to pressure Democrats to return to the state legislature after their absence again prevented a vote on a redistricting plan favored by President Donald Trump that seeks to add Republican seats in Congress. After House Speaker Dustin Burrows declared there were too few members to conduct business, he said… Continue reading Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote
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Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote

WASHINGTON: Texas Republicans tried on Monday to pressure Democrats to return to the state legislature after their absence again prevented a vote on a redistricting plan favored by President Donald Trump that seeks to add Republican seats in Congress. After House Speaker Dustin Burrows declared there were too few members to conduct business, he said… Continue reading Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote

Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case

NEW YORK: Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur facing U.S. fraud charges over two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, is expected to enter a guilty plea, court records showed on Monday. In a brief scheduling order, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he had been advised that Kwon may… Continue reading Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case
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Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case

NEW YORK: Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur facing U.S. fraud charges over two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, is expected to enter a guilty plea, court records showed on Monday. In a brief scheduling order, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he had been advised that Kwon may… Continue reading Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case

Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official

ANDRIY YERMAK, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, said on Monday he discussed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “For Ukraine, the priority is a just and lasting peace, which requires an unconditional ceasefire as a prerequisite for substantive negotiations,“ Yermak said in a post on… Continue reading Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official
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Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official

ANDRIY YERMAK, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, said on Monday he discussed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “For Ukraine, the priority is a just and lasting peace, which requires an unconditional ceasefire as a prerequisite for substantive negotiations,“ Yermak said in a post on… Continue reading Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official

UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed that peace in Ukraine must be built with Kyiv and not imposed upon it, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Monday. The two leaders welcomed continued international diplomacy, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, “to bring peace and agreed that this must… Continue reading UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv
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UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed that peace in Ukraine must be built with Kyiv and not imposed upon it, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Monday. The two leaders welcomed continued international diplomacy, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, “to bring peace and agreed that this must… Continue reading UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv

Every student matters regardless of disability

WE are deeply concerned by the recent report of a student who had his course options removed by UPU upon disclosure of his autism status. This undermines the basic principles of fairness and inclusion. Every young person deserves a pathway to further education that respects their abilities, not a barrier defined by their disability status.… Continue reading Every student matters regardless of disability
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Every student matters regardless of disability

WE are deeply concerned by the recent report of a student who had his course options removed by UPU upon disclosure of his autism status. This undermines the basic principles of fairness and inclusion. Every young person deserves a pathway to further education that respects their abilities, not a barrier defined by their disability status.… Continue reading Every student matters regardless of disability

Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal

WALL STREET’S main indexes were down on Monday as investors await inflation data this week and chip companies seesawed after agreeing to share a portion of revenue from China sales with the U.S. under a trade policy shift from the Trump administration. Nvidia was flat after reversing premarket losses, and Advanced Micro Devices was up… Continue reading Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal
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Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal

WALL STREET’S main indexes were down on Monday as investors await inflation data this week and chip companies seesawed after agreeing to share a portion of revenue from China sales with the U.S. under a trade policy shift from the Trump administration. Nvidia was flat after reversing premarket losses, and Advanced Micro Devices was up… Continue reading Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal

Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not impose tariffs on gold, a move welcomed by global bullion markets and which ended days of speculation that the yellow metal could be caught up in the ongoing global trade spat. “Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement posted on his social… Continue reading Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears
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Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not impose tariffs on gold, a move welcomed by global bullion markets and which ended days of speculation that the yellow metal could be caught up in the ongoing global trade spat. “Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement posted on his social… Continue reading Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears

Your EPF, Makcik’s spicy take

NOW comes the million-ringgit question splitting uncles at mamaks and aunties on Facebook like a nasi lemak sambal war: Should Malaysians get their EPF as a monthly allowance – like school pocket money – or in one glorious lump sum, jackpot-style? But here is the latest plot twist: Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying says… Continue reading Your EPF, Makcik’s spicy take
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