215 warga asing ditahan dalam operasi noda di seluruh negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Seramai 215 wanita warga asing dipercayai bekerja sebagai pelayan pelanggan (GRO) ditahan dalam Op Noda di seluruh negara pada Jumaat dan Sabtu lepas. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman Datuk M Kumar berkata serbuan itu turut membabitkan pemeriksaan terhadap 87 premis hiburan dengan 66 daripadanya dikesan beroperasi tanpa lesen sah. “Polis turut menahan… Continue reading 215 warga asing ditahan dalam operasi noda di seluruh negara
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Foundation celebrates recycling journey with interactive call to action

KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty years after sparking Malaysia’s grassroots recycling movement, the Tzu Chi KL & Selangor Foundation is marking its environmental milestone with an interactive exhibition that turns sustainability into an everyday experience. The Green Action Experiential Exhibition, launched at Jing Si Hall in Kepong, blends art, multimedia and hands-on activities to inspire visitors to… Continue reading Foundation celebrates recycling journey with interactive call to action

Butiran subsidi bersasar RON95 diumum akhir September 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan mengekalkan perancangan melaksanakan penyasaran subsidi petrol RON95 dengan perincian lanjut dijangka diumumkan menjelang akhir September 2025. Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan menyatakan langkah ini diperlukan memandangkan dasar subsidi pukal membebankan fiskal negara tanpa memberi manfaat kepada majoriti rakyat. “Maka sebab itu atas semangat sama, penyasaran subsidi petrol RON95 sepertimana… Continue reading Butiran subsidi bersasar RON95 diumum akhir September 2025
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Enam pelajar kes buli Pasir Mas dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis

PASIR MAS: Enam pelajar lelaki tingkatan empat yang direman berhubung kes buli seorang pelajar tingkatan tiga di sebuah sekolah di Pasir Mas minggu lepas, dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis hari ini. Ketua Polis Daerah Pasir Mas ACP Kama Azural Mohamed berkata pembebasan itu dibuat selepas tempoh reman mereka berakhir sementara menunggu arahan lanjut daripada pihak pendakwaan.… Continue reading Enam pelajar kes buli Pasir Mas dibebaskan dengan jaminan polis
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Polis tahan lelaki, rampas dadah hampir RM1 juta di Lembah Klang

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan seorang lelaki tempatan bersama rampasan dadah jenis syabu dan heroin base bernilai hampir RM1 juta dalam dua serbuan sekitar Lembah Klang, Rabu lepas. Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur Datuk Fadil Marsus berkata suspek berusia 29 tahun itu ditahan pada pukul 6.15 petang di lobi sebuah kondominium di KL South oleh sepasukan anggota… Continue reading Polis tahan lelaki, rampas dadah hampir RM1 juta di Lembah Klang
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Malaysia condemns Gaza aid deaths and journalist killings as war crimes

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has expressed outrage over the militarisation of humanitarian aid in Gaza. He condemned these actions as clear acts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a statement on Monday. “We are appalled by the militarisation of humanitarian aid through the operation on the so-called Gaza Humanitarian… Continue reading Malaysia condemns Gaza aid deaths and journalist killings as war crimes

74 penduduk hilang tempat tinggal dalam kebakaran di Tatau

BINTULU: Sebanyak 74 penduduk di petempatan di Seberang Pasar Lama Tatau kehilangan tempat tinggal selepas kediaman mereka musnah dalam kebakaran pagi ini. Lokasi kejadian terletak di tebing Sungai Tatau kira-kira 46 kilometer dari sini. Komander Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Tatau PBT II Herudin Ealhi mengesahkan kebakaran melibatkan 19 rumah struktur tidak kekal… Continue reading 74 penduduk hilang tempat tinggal dalam kebakaran di Tatau
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1,195 sekolah di Johor laksanakan program kempen antibuli serentak

JOHOR BAHRU: Sebanyak 1,195 sekolah di seluruh Johor melaksanakan Program Kempen Antibuli Peringkat Negeri Johor secara serentak hari ini. Inisiatif ini bertujuan memastikan gedung ilmu itu bebas gejala buli dan selamat untuk pembelajaran serta pembentukan sahsiah pelajar. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pendidikan dan Penerangan negeri Aznan Tamin berkata ia antara inisiatif “Johor Safe Zone” dalam memastikan negeri… Continue reading 1,195 sekolah di Johor laksanakan program kempen antibuli serentak
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Penyeludupan kekal cabaran utama walaupun pangkalan haram ditutup

KOTA BHARU: Meskipun penutupan pangkalan haram di sepanjang sempadan Malaysia-Thailand telah dilaksanakan, namun aktiviti penyeludupan masih menjadi cabaran utama, kata Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. Beliau berkata isu penutupan pangkalan haram itu akan dibincangkan bersama pihak berkuasa Thailand dalam mesyuarat terdekat bagi mencari penyelesaian bersama. “Penutupan itu melibatkan pangkalan haram di sepanjang Sungai… Continue reading Penyeludupan kekal cabaran utama walaupun pangkalan haram ditutup
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Russian swimmer missing during Bosphorus cross-continental race in Istanbul

A Russian participant has gone missing during the annual Bosphorus cross-continental swimming competition in Istanbul. The Turkish Olympic Committee confirmed the disappearance of athlete Nikolai Svechnikov during Sunday’s event. More than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries participated in the 6.5-kilometre race between Asia and Europe. Organisers temporarily closed the Bosphorus Strait, one of the world’s… Continue reading Russian swimmer missing during Bosphorus cross-continental race in Istanbul

KKM patuhi pekeliling JPA pulang awal petugas hamil 22 minggu

PUTRAJAYA: Pihak pengurusan fasiliti Kementerian Kesihatan diingatkan supaya mematuhi Pekeliling Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam yang memberi kebenaran kepada penjawat awam wanita hamil pulang sejam lebih awal daripada waktu kerja biasa apabila usia kandungan mencecah 22 minggu. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menegaskan ketua jabatan dan penyelia tidak boleh mengambil tindakan yang bercanggah dengan prosedur… Continue reading KKM patuhi pekeliling JPA pulang awal petugas hamil 22 minggu
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Malaysia sasarkan juara Kejohanan Boling Padang Piala Dunia 2025

KUALA NERUS: Malaysia meletakkan sasaran menjadi juara pada Kejohanan Boling Padang Piala Dunia 2025 di Arena Lawn Bowls, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur dari 4 hingga 8 November ini. Timbalan Menteri Belia dan Sukan Adam Adli Abdul Halim berkata pihaknya yakin misi itu dapat dicapai berdasarkan prestasi pasukan negara dan persiapan yang dilakukan. “Penganjuran julung kalinya… Continue reading Malaysia sasarkan juara Kejohanan Boling Padang Piala Dunia 2025
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Menteri Kesihatan minta sabar tunggu laporan kes anak Rafizi Ramli

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad meminta semua pihak untuk bersabar dalam menunggu keputusan laporan perubatan berkaitan kes anak lelaki bekas Timbalan Presiden PKR Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Beliau berkata perkara itu masih dalam peringkat siasatan dan memerlukan sedikit masa untuk diselesaikan. “Perkara ini sesuatu yang akan memerlukan masa untuk siasatan dan rawatan,… Continue reading Menteri Kesihatan minta sabar tunggu laporan kes anak Rafizi Ramli
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Dua suspek ditahan polis berhubung kejadian tembakan di Kanowit

SIBU: Polis menahan dua lelaki bagi membantu siasatan susulan kejadian melepaskan tembakan di kawasan simpang Jalan Majau-Kanowit-Song, daerah Kanowit dekat sini malam tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Kanowit, DSP Junical Ujal berkata kedua-dua suspek ditahan di lokasi berasingan, dengan seorang daripadanya dipercayai pemilik kenderaan yang digunakan dalam kejadian itu. Beliau berkata polis menerima laporan kira-kira pukul… Continue reading Dua suspek ditahan polis berhubung kejadian tembakan di Kanowit
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Malaysia dan Singapura bincang keselamatan siber dan infrastruktur bawah laut

KUALA LUMPUR: Isu keselamatan infrastruktur bawah laut menjadi agenda utama dalam kunjungan hormat rasmi pertama Menteri Pertahanan Singapura Chan Chun Sing ke Malaysia. Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin menyatakan bahawa Chan membangkitkan cabaran keselamatan infrastruktur bawah laut yang menghubungkan bekalan tenaga baharu antara kedua-dua negara. “Singapura telah mengangkat cadangan mengenai keselamatan infrastruktur bawah… Continue reading Malaysia dan Singapura bincang keselamatan siber dan infrastruktur bawah laut
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Lee Zii Jia tewas pusingan pertama Kejohanan Badminton Dunia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemain perseorangan lelaki profesional negara Lee Zii Jia tersingkir seawal pusingan pertama selepas tewas kepada pemain Korea Selatan Jeon Hyeok Jin pada Kejohanan Dunia 2025 di Adidas Arena, Paris, Perancis. Pemain berusia 27 tahun yang kembali menyertai kejohanan kompetitif selepas mengalami kecederaan buku lali pada Mac lepas, terpaksa akur dengan kekalahan straight set… Continue reading Lee Zii Jia tewas pusingan pertama Kejohanan Badminton Dunia 2025
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CAAM announces temporary airspace closure for National Day flypast

PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia has announced a temporary closure of airspace within the Kuala Lumpur Terminal Control Area from 26 to 29 August and on 31 August. This closure will facilitate rehearsals and the National Day flypast celebration in Putrajaya. The flypast will feature thirty three aircraft from Malaysian enforcement agencies, including… Continue reading CAAM announces temporary airspace closure for National Day flypast

Centexs, Huawei Malaysia launch Cenhua 2.0 to boost Sarawak graduates’ employability

PETALING JAYA: The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak Sdn Bhd (Centexs) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have partnered in technology training, innovation and talent development with the launch of Cenhua 2.0, aimed at expanding technology skills, fostering innovation and equipping Sarawak’s workforce for the demands of a fast-evolving Asean digital economy. Launched… Continue reading Centexs, Huawei Malaysia launch Cenhua 2.0 to boost Sarawak graduates’ employability
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Dewan Rakyat lulus pindaan Akta Perlesenan Tenaga Atom 1984

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat meluluskan pindaan Akta Perlesenan Tenaga Atom 1984 yang telah berkuat kuasa selama 41 tahun tanpa sebarang pindaan. Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Chang Lih Kang berkata pindaan itu bagi penambahbaikan, penguatkuasaan menyeluruh dan berkesan ke arah perundangan nuklear lebih komprehensif meliputi aspek keselamatan, sekuriti dan kawal guna selaras perkembangan teknologi tenaga… Continue reading Dewan Rakyat lulus pindaan Akta Perlesenan Tenaga Atom 1984
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Smuggling continues at Kelantan-Thai border despite illegal jetty closures

KOTA BHARU: Smuggling activities continue to pose significant challenges along the Kelantan-Thailand border despite recent closures of illegal jetties. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that authorities have shut down unauthorised crossing points along the Sungai Golok river. He revealed that the issue will be discussed further with Thai authorities during an upcoming… Continue reading Smuggling continues at Kelantan-Thai border despite illegal jetty closures

Malaysia dan Singapura jalin kerjasama penyelamatan kapal selam

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia dan Singapura menjalinkan kerjasama untuk memperkukuh keupayaan penyelamatan kecemasan kapal selam antara kedua-dua negara. Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata kerjasama itu akan memberi manfaat kepada kedua-dua negara menerusi perkongsian kepakaran dan peralatan sekiranya berlaku bencana. “Kita percaya dengan kerjasama daripada mana-mana negara seperti Singapura dapat membantu kita jika berlaku… Continue reading Malaysia dan Singapura jalin kerjasama penyelamatan kapal selam
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Mekanik dan suri rumah rugi RM551,448 dalam penipuan dalam talian

SIBU: Seorang mekanik dan seorang suri rumah mengalami kerugian keseluruhan RM551,448 selepas menjadi mangsa penipuan dalam talian. Ketua Polis Daerah Sibu ACP Zulkipli Suhaili berkata Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Komersil IPD Sibu menerima laporan polis daripada kedua-dua mangsa pada semalam. Kertas siasatan dibuka di bawah Seksyen 420 Kanun Keseksaan. Mekanik berusia dalam lingkungan 40-an telah berkenalan… Continue reading Mekanik dan suri rumah rugi RM551,448 dalam penipuan dalam talian
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215 foreign GROs detained in nationwide police raids under Op Noda

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained 215 foreign women suspected of working as guest relation officers during nationwide raids conducted last Friday and Saturday. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar confirmed that officers inspected 87 entertainment outlets during the operation. Sixty six of these establishments were found to be operating without valid licences according… Continue reading 215 foreign GROs detained in nationwide police raids under Op Noda

Petronas Dagangan’s Q2 net profit slips to RM265.5 million

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s (PDB) net profit eased to RM265.53 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, from RM276.39 million a year earlier, weighed down by weaker margins. Revenue for the quarter fell to RM9.07 billion from RM9.84 billion, reflecting a 4% decline in average selling prices and a 1.0% drop in… Continue reading Petronas Dagangan’s Q2 net profit slips to RM265.5 million
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MCMC urged to develop 10 Online Safety Act instruments by year end

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has been urged to develop 10 key subsidiary instruments needed by the end of this year to ensure effective enforcement of the Online Safety Act 2024. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stressed the urgency of finalising these instruments, which cover procedures, administrative frameworks, and mechanisms for classifying online… Continue reading MCMC urged to develop 10 Online Safety Act instruments by year end

Naskhah al-Quran tulisan tangan Nurly Shahirah didigitalkan di UPSI

IPOH: Naskhah al-Quran tulisan tangan Allahyarham Nurly Shahirah Azman telah diserahkan sementara kepada Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris bagi tujuan pendigitalan dan pameran umum. Naib Canselor UPSI Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff menyatakan naskhah itu merupakan bukti ketekunan dan kesungguhan Allahyarham menyalin ayat-ayat suci al-Quran sepanjang tempoh pengajiannya di Sekolah Menengah… Continue reading Naskhah al-Quran tulisan tangan Nurly Shahirah didigitalkan di UPSI
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Jho Low dan Nik Faisal dalang konspirasi SRC, kata peguam Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi hari ini diberitahu bahawa ahli perniagaan dalam buruan Low Taek Jho atau Jho Low mempunyai agendanya sendiri dengan mengambil kesempatan terhadap SRC International Sdn Bhd atau 1Malaysia Development Berhad untuk kepentingan peribadi. Peguam Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee yang mewakili bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak berhujah bahawa Jho Low… Continue reading Jho Low dan Nik Faisal dalang konspirasi SRC, kata peguam Najib
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Gempa bumi Johor 4.1 skala Richter tidak jejas infrastruktur awam

JOHOR BAHRU: Semua infrastruktur awam termasuk jalan, jambatan serta empangan di Johor dilaporkan stabil dan terkawal susulan gempa bumi lemah berukuran 4.1 skala Richter yang berlaku pada pagi semalam di Segamat. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kerja Raya, Pengangkutan, Infrastruktur dan Komunikasi negeri Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh berkata pemantauan awal telah dilakukan Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) dan Jabatan… Continue reading Gempa bumi Johor 4.1 skala Richter tidak jejas infrastruktur awam
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PGA rampas rokok, minuman keras dan barang seludup RM5.9 juta di Sarawak

KUCHING: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Briged Sarawak berjaya menumpaskan pelbagai aktiviti jenayah termasuk penyimpanan dan penjualan rokok serta minuman keras tanpa cukai di samping penyeludupan barang kawalan. Nilai rampasan keseluruhan operasi tersebut mencecah RM5.9 juta melalui Op Taring dari 19 hingga 23 Ogos lepas. Komander Briged Sarawak SAC Lim Bak Phai berkata operasi pertama pada… Continue reading PGA rampas rokok, minuman keras dan barang seludup RM5.9 juta di Sarawak
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Telegram founder Durov criticises French investigation one year after arrest

PARIS: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticised France’s ongoing investigation into illegal content on his messaging platform. Durov stated that authorities were “struggling” to find evidence of wrongdoing exactly one year after his high-profile detention. “One year ago, the French police detained me for four days because some people I’d never heard of used… Continue reading Telegram founder Durov criticises French investigation one year after arrest

Five journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, agencies mourn

GAZA CITY: Five journalists were among at least twenty people killed during Israeli strikes on a southern Gaza hospital according to the territory’s civil defence agency. Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera all confirmed the deaths of their contributors in Monday’s attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal stated… Continue reading Five journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, agencies mourn

Malaysia targets 2025 Lawn Bowls World Cup victory in Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA aims to become champions at the 2025 Lawn Bowls World Cup scheduled from November 4 to 8 at Arena Lawn Bowls in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim expressed confidence in achieving this target based on the national team’s performance and thorough preparations. He stated that hosting… Continue reading Malaysia targets 2025 Lawn Bowls World Cup victory in Kuala Lumpur

MOH must allow 22-week pregnant staff to leave work one hour early

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health has reminded all facility management to strictly comply with Public Service Department regulations permitting pregnant female civil servants to leave work one hour earlier once their pregnancy reaches 22 weeks. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad stressed that department heads and supervisors must not take actions contradicting established standard… Continue reading MOH must allow 22-week pregnant staff to leave work one hour early

Malaysia wins overall SEA Deaf Games with record 25 gold medals

MALAYSIA’s deaf athletes have delivered an early National Day celebration by becoming overall champions at the Southeast Asian Deaf Games with a record-breaking 25 gold medals. The historic achievement came with six days remaining before Malaysia’s 68th National Day, marking a glorious sporting triumph for the contingent. Bowling star Siw Sing Hie secured the final… Continue reading Malaysia wins overall SEA Deaf Games with record 25 gold medals

Syria’s interim president to address UN General Assembly for first time

DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will address the United Nations General Assembly next month according to a foreign ministry official. The official stated that Sharaa “will take part in the United Nations General Assembly in New York where he will deliver a speech” while requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to brief the… Continue reading Syria’s interim president to address UN General Assembly for first time

French researcher faces new espionage charges in Russian court

MOSCOW: A Russian court will present new espionage charges against a French researcher already imprisoned for three years on Monday. Laurent Vinatier, working with a Swiss conflict mediation organisation, faces allegations that could add twenty years to his current sentence. He was originally arrested in June 2024 for violating Russia’s foreign agents legislation, a case… Continue reading French researcher faces new espionage charges in Russian court

Spain battles 14 active wildfires with foreign aid set to wind down

MADRID: Spanish authorities reported just over a dozen serious wildfires still burning across the country as foreign assistance begins to wind down. The civil protection service confirmed 14 active wildfires classified as operation level two, indicating they pose significant danger to people and property. This number represents a decrease from 18 fires reported on Saturday… Continue reading Spain battles 14 active wildfires with foreign aid set to wind down

Japan police apologise for wrongful detention death in hostage justice case

TOKYO: Japan’s top law enforcement officials have apologised to the family of a businessman who died following wrongful arrest and months of illegal detention. Shizuo Aishima, a former advisor to machinery firm Ohkawara Kakohki, was one of three company executives illegally held in pretrial detention for months on charges that were later dropped. Human rights… Continue reading Japan police apologise for wrongful detention death in hostage justice case

Ex-political secretary’s graft trial hears RM250,000 company withdrawal

KUALA LUMPUR: A bank manager testified that RM250,000 was withdrawn from a company account during the corruption trial of a former political secretary. RHB Bank branch manager Nurzaiti Wahid confirmed the withdrawal from Nexuscorp Two Sdn Bhd’s account on 16 December 2020. She presented the original RHB Islamic Bank cheque issued by the account holder… Continue reading Ex-political secretary’s graft trial hears RM250,000 company withdrawal

Norway proposes maintaining Ukraine aid at $8.4 billion in 2026

OSLO: The Norwegian government aims to maintain its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as this year, the office of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday. The proposal, made as Store visited Kyiv, must be ratified by parliament and if passed would take to 275 billion… Continue reading Norway proposes maintaining Ukraine aid at $8.4 billion in 2026

Housewife wins appeal to reinstate lawsuit against Immigration Department

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reinstated a housewife’s negligence lawsuit against the Immigration Department director-general and the Malaysian government after she was mistakenly identified as a bankrupt and prevented from travelling abroad. A three-member bench led by Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah ruled that S Sumathi’s case was not obviously unsustainable and should not… Continue reading Housewife wins appeal to reinstate lawsuit against Immigration Department

Health minister urges patience in Rafizi son syringe attack case

PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has called for patience from all parties regarding the medical report results in the case involving former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s son. He stated that the matter remains under investigation and requires time for proper resolution through appropriate medical and investigative processes. “This will… Continue reading Health minister urges patience in Rafizi son syringe attack case

Norway teen faces terrorism charges in Oslo social worker murder case

OSLO: An eighteen-year-old Norwegian faces terrorism charges following the murder of a social worker in Oslo that authorities believe may have been racially motivated. The victim worked at a residential facility dedicated to helping vulnerable young people integrate into society and was killed during the night between Saturday and Sunday at her workplace. Norwegian media… Continue reading Norway teen faces terrorism charges in Oslo social worker murder case

Malaysia and Singapore discuss undersea infrastructure and cyber security

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have initiated discussions on securing undersea infrastructure and enhancing cyber security cooperation. Singaporean Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing raised concerns about security challenges facing undersea energy connections between both nations during his official visit. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed that Singapore proposed collaborative measures to address potential… Continue reading Malaysia and Singapore discuss undersea infrastructure and cyber security

France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims in diplomatic row

PARIS: The United States ambassador to France received a formal summons to the French foreign ministry following his criticism of Paris regarding antisemitism. Ambassador Charles Kushner faced diplomatic repercussions after alleging insufficient French government action against rising antisemitic incidents. This diplomatic tension emerges alongside growing concerns about increased antisemitic acts and hate crimes throughout France.… Continue reading France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims in diplomatic row

74 left homeless after fire destroys Tatau squatter settlement

BINTULU: Seventy-four residents lost their homes when fire swept through the Seberang Pasar Lama Tatau squatter settlement early this morning. The fire completely destroyed seventeen temporary houses and partially damaged two others along Sungai Tatau. A thirteen-year-old boy suffered twenty per cent burns to his back and was taken to Tatau Health Clinic for treatment.… Continue reading 74 left homeless after fire destroys Tatau squatter settlement

Two men arrested for Kanowit shooting incident, vehicle found burned

SIBU: Police have detained two men following a shooting incident in the Simpang Jalan Majau-Kanowit-Song area of Kanowit district last night. Kanowit district police chief DSP Junical Ujal confirmed both suspects were arrested at separate locations. One suspect is believed to be the owner of the vehicle used in the shooting incident. Police received a… Continue reading Two men arrested for Kanowit shooting incident, vehicle found burned

Portugal battles aftermath of largest forest fire in its history

LISBON: Nearly 1,000 firefighters remained mobilised on Monday in central Portugal to prevent flare-ups of what authorities described as the country’s largest recorded forest fire. The blaze was only brought under control on Sunday after raging for 11 days and having burned 64,451 hectares (160,000 acres), according to National Civil Protection Authority spokesman Commander Telmo… Continue reading Portugal battles aftermath of largest forest fire in its history

Malaysia updates atomic energy law after 41 years for nuclear readiness

KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament has approved amendments to the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 after forty-one years without changes. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang stated the updates aim to strengthen and modernise enforcement for safety, security and usage control. He explained that Malaysia must prepare for potential nuclear energy use for electricity generation… Continue reading Malaysia updates atomic energy law after 41 years for nuclear readiness

200,000 SARA Rahmah boxes for needy by year end, says deputy minister

PETALING JAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry aims to collect 200,000 SARA Rahmah boxes for needy families nationwide from 31 August until December. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh announced that hypermarket chain Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad will lead the nationwide collection mission. “This initiative showcases the MADANI government’s agenda where every… Continue reading 200,000 SARA Rahmah boxes for needy by year end, says deputy minister