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Anwar hadir sidang kemuncak SCO China, perkukuh diplomasi serantau

TIANJIN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan menghadiri Sidang Kemuncak Organisasi Kerjasama Shanghai (SCO) di sini pada Isnin, satu penghormatan penting yang mencerminkan kepimpinan negara dan peranan Malaysia sebagai kuasa serantau dalam mempromosikan kerjasama dan kestabilan global. Duta Besar Malaysia ke China Datuk Norman Muhamad berkata Anwar akan menjadi pemimpin Malaysia pertama yang diundang… Continue reading

35 program denai sungai kebangsaan dilaksanakan seluruh negara tahun ini

SHAH ALAM: Sebanyak 35 Program Denai Sungai Kebangsaan (DSK) dilaksanakan di seluruh negara tahun ini dalam usaha kerajaan melindungi kelestarian sungai sebagai sumber air utama negara. Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga Dan Transformasi Air (PETRA) Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli berkata program itu antara lain bertujuan mewujudkan rasa kebersamaan selain meningkatkan kesedaran dan tanggungjawab masyarakat… Continue reading

Riuh Merdeka 30 jam di Putrajaya rai Hari Kebangsaan 2025 bersama keluarga

PUTRAJAYA: Program Riuh Merdeka yang berlangsung selama 30 jam tanpa henti memberi ruang kepada masyarakat untuk meraikan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 dalam suasana santai bersama keluarga. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil berkata sambutan menggalakkan diterima daripada orang ramai sejak ia bermula. “Saya harap mereka dapat bersuka-ria bersama keluarga dalam suasana yang aman, damai, tenang, boleh bersantai… Continue reading

Express bus passenger claims driver displayed erratic behaviour due to alleged drug use

A foreign passenger’s alarming account of an express bus journey from Penang to Kuala Lumpur has gone viral on Reddit, sparking concern over road safety and enforcement measures. In the post, the passenger alleged that the bus driver displayed signs of erratic and disturbing behaviour, raising suspicions that he may have been under the influence… Continue reading

Wanita dan bayi perempuan maut dalam kemalangan di Lebuhraya Timur-Barat

KOTA BHARU: Seorang wanita dan bayi perempuan maut manakala lima lagi cedera dalam kemalangan melibatkan Perodua Alza dengan lori di Lebuhraya Timur-Barat, berhampiran sempadan Perak-Kelantan hari ini. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Jeli Azhar Elmi Mustofar berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan kejadian pada 3.23 petang melalui sistem MERS999. “Seorang wanita dalam lingkungan 40-an dan bayi… Continue reading

Police hunt parole violator who absconded from PBSL programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are searching for a prisoner who disappeared from the Licensed Release of Prisoners programme in Desa Coalfields, Sungai Buloh. Sungai Buloh district police chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor confirmed receiving a missing person report at eleven pm yesterday. The parole violator is thirty nine year old M Devan, serving a twelve… Continue reading

Red Cross says Gaza City mass evacuation impossible under current conditions

GENEVA: The head of the international Red Cross has denounced Israel’s plans for a mass evacuation of Gaza City ahead of a military takeover. International Committee of the Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric insisted there was no way such an evacuation could be done safely under current conditions. “It is impossible that a mass evacuation… Continue reading

PERISA’25 competition drives TVET innovation for community empowerment

KUANTAN: The National-Level 2025 Technical and Vocational Education and Training Innovation Competition (PERISA’25) serves as a platform for developing innovative products aligned with technological advancements and current societal requirements. Polytechnic and Community College Education Department director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Zahari Ismail emphasised that PERISA’25 represents more than just a competitive event. He described it as… Continue reading

Woman and baby killed in car-lorry collision on East-West Expressway

KOTA BHARU: A woman in her forties and a nine-month-old baby girl died in a collision between a Perodua Alza and a lorry on the East-West Expressway near the Perak-Jeli border today. Five other victims sustained injuries in the accident that involved seven people total. Jeli Fire and Rescue Station Chief Azhar Elmi Mustofar confirmed… Continue reading

Segamat roads and bridges safe for use after recent earthquakes

SEGAMAT: Federal and state roads and bridges under the Public Works Department’s supervision in Segamat remain safe for vehicle usage following recent seismic activity. The Segamat Public Works Department confirmed through a Facebook post that thorough inspections and monitoring have been conducted after the 7.29 am earthquake. “JKR-owned roads and bridges in the north zone… Continue reading

Newcastle break club record with £69-78 million Woltemade signing

NEWCASTLE UNITED have confirmed the completion of a club record transfer deal for VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade. The Premier League club announced the signing in an official statement on Saturday without disclosing specific financial details. Media reports indicate the transfer fee ranges between £69 million and £78 million for the German international. This amount… Continue reading

Sultan of Selangor calls for unity and responsibility on National Day

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor has declared that national independence represents a profound responsibility for every Malaysian citizen to uphold with commitment and unity. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah emphasised the importance of understanding independence’s true meaning during his National Day message. His Royal Highness stressed the critical need for maintaining harmony among Malaysia’s diverse… Continue reading

AC Milan sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on five-year deal

AC MILAN have secured the signing of French forward Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on a five-year contract. The Italian club announced the transfer on Saturday, marking a significant move for the 27-year-old after a challenging period in the Premier League. British media reports indicate the transfer fee stands at approximately 42 million euros. Nkunku originally… Continue reading

Anwar to attend SCO Summit in China, highlighting Malaysia’s diplomatic role

TIANJIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit here on Monday in a significant diplomatic honour reflecting Malaysia’s regional leadership. Malaysia’s Ambassador to China Datuk Norman Muhamad stated this invitation recognises Malaysia’s role in advocating cooperation and global stability as ASEAN Chair. Anwar will become the first Malaysian leader… Continue reading

Iran arrests eight for suspected Mossad links amid escalating tensions

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have arrested eight individuals suspected of attempting to transmit sensitive site coordinates and senior military details to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. They are accused of having provided the information to the Mossad spy agency during Israel’s air war on Iran in June, when it attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and killed top… Continue reading

Thailand’s political rivals jockey for power after PM’s court dismissal

BANGKOK: Thailand’s political rivals jockeyed for power on Saturday after a court sacked the prime minister, with two camps declaring they were ready to form the next government but with no indication when that might happen. The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday for an ethics violation triggered a burst of dealmaking. Her… Continue reading

US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN as allies pledge statehood

WASHINGTON: The United States has barred Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas from attending next month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. A State Department official confirmed that Abbas and approximately eighty other Palestinian officials would be denied visas under this decision affecting members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority. Abbas had planned… Continue reading

Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Parubiy killed in Lviv, Zelenskiy says

KYIV: Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy has been killed in the western city of Lviv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday. “Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko and Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko have just reported on the first known circumstances of a horrific murder in Lviv. Andriy Parubiy has been killed,“ Zelenskiy wrote… Continue reading

Russia says it captured village in eastern Ukraine, struck Ukrainian military targets

MOSCOW: The Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday its troops had taken control of the village of Komyshuvakha in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The ministry said its forces had successfully carried out strikes with high-precision weapons on Ukrainian missile and aviation enterprises, as well as military airfields in Ukraine. Reuters could not independently verify the… Continue reading

Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Sibu to open next month

SIBU: The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School in Sibu is prepared to open next month pending final approval from the Ministry of Education. Sarawak State Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn confirmed the school building has been completed with all necessary approvals obtained. “The only approval left is… Continue reading

Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach in IPL

RAHUL DRAVID has resigned from his position as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. The franchise confirmed his departure on Saturday following a structural review that offered him an expanded role which he declined. Dravid played a central role in the Royals organisation across multiple years according to the team’s… Continue reading

Kota Kinabalu road closures for National Day and Sabah Day 2025

KOTA KINABALU: Nine roads in Kota Kinabalu will be closed in stages tomorrow for the state-level National Day and Sabah Day 2025 celebrations. Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Kasim Muda said five roads around Dataran Bandaraya and four around Padang Merdeka will be affected to ensure smooth proceedings. Roads around Dataran Bandaraya will close from… Continue reading

Young generation must become active agents of national unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Young Malaysians must actively serve as agents of unity within the nation’s diverse multiracial society according to Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Dr Wan Azizah emphasised that differences in ethnicity, language, and religion should function as bridges rather than barriers to strengthen national cohesion. She… Continue reading

Kelantan parents report more bullying cases after Zara Qairina tragedy

BACHOK: The viral case of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah has significantly increased awareness about bullying among students and parents in Kelantan. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that more individuals are now coming forward to file police reports regarding bullying incidents in schools. He revealed that police have received five… Continue reading

Three men plead guilty to performing worship ceremony in Batu Pahat

BATU PAHAT: Three men pleaded guilty in the Syariah Court today to charges linked to their involvement in a worship ceremony shown in the viral “Show Puja Jin Batu Pahat” video. Muhammad Suhail Suttrysono, 35, Azman Mohamed Seh, 45, and Anuar Bandi, 40, entered their guilty plea after the charge was read out before Syariah… Continue reading

35 national river trail programmes implemented nationwide this year

SHAH ALAM: Thirty-five National River Trail programmes have been implemented across Malaysia this year as part of government efforts to protect river sustainability. Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli stated the initiative aims to foster community ownership and raise awareness about river conservation. He explained that these trails… Continue reading

AKPS denies entry to 104 foreigners without valid documents at KLIA

SEPANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 104 foreign nationals from various countries yesterday for failing to meet entry requirements under the Immigration Act 1959/63. All individuals were detected during inspections and screenings of 54,947 international visitors recorded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2. This entry activity… Continue reading

National Art Gallery uses visual arts to boost Langkawi tourism

LANGKAWI: The National Art Gallery is committed to making visual arts a key attraction for boosting tourist arrivals to this island resort through various programmes involving artists and the local community. Director-general Amerrudin Ahmad stated that each programme emphasises three components: artist involvement across disciplines, local community participation, and engagement with creative groups and art… Continue reading

Malaysia MADANI module key to national unity and inclusivity says AKM

TUMPAT: The Malaysia MADANI Nationhood training module serves as a crucial platform for strengthening unity across all races and religions while ensuring inclusivity for minority communities throughout the nation. Malaysian Nationhood Academy (AKM) director-general Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin stated that his organisation implements programmes promoting patriotism without aligning to any political ideology. He emphasised that… Continue reading

PKR expands i-LEAD programme nationwide to train new generation of leaders

GEORGE TOWN: PKR will extend its Keadilan Institute for Leadership initiative nationwide to develop a new core of highly trained and idealistic leaders. Deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar stated that the official Penang launch represents the first step before expanding to other states including Kuala Lumpur. She confirmed a memorandum of understanding will be signed… Continue reading

Rodri and Carvajal return to Spain squad after ACL injury recoveries

MANCHESTER CITY midfielder Rodri and Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal have returned to the Spain squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers following their recoveries from anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Rodri missed most of last season with a knee injury before sustaining a groin problem during July’s Club World Cup tournament. The twenty nine year… Continue reading

Bolsonaro’s health declines ahead of Brazil coup trial verdict

BRASÍLIA: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has lost his appetite and continues to vomit, his son said Friday, just days before learning his fate in a trial for plotting an alleged coup. “The old man is thin, has no desire to eat and continues facing endless bouts of hiccups and vomiting,“ Carlos Bolsonaro, one of… Continue reading

EU foreign policy chief not optimistic on Israel sanctions over Gaza

COPENHAGEN: European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed pessimism about the bloc imposing sanctions against Israel regarding the Gaza conflict. Kallas stated she was “not optimistic” about reaching consensus during Saturday’s foreign ministers meeting in Denmark. Foreign ministers gathered in Denmark will discuss suspending EU funding to Israeli start-ups as initial punishment for the… Continue reading

Thailand’s political vacuum will not impact border security with Cambodia

BANGKOK: Thailand’s defence ministry has confirmed that the current political vacuum will not compromise border security with Cambodia. The kingdom faces political turmoil after the Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her handling of a border dispute. Friday’s ruling left Thailand with an acting prime minister and caretaker cabinet until a new government… Continue reading

Xi Jinping welcomes world leaders in Tianjin ahead of SCO summit

TIANJIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Premier Moustafa Madbouly ahead of a major international summit. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering will occur in Tianjin on Sunday and Monday with participation from more than twenty countries. This meeting precedes a massive military parade in Beijing commemorating eightieth anniversary of… Continue reading

France urges US to allow Palestinian access to UN General Assembly

COPENHAGEN: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared on Saturday that there should be no restrictions on access to next month’s United Nations General Assembly meeting. Barrot made this statement after the United States announced it would deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority. “A UN General Assembly meeting… should not be subject to any… Continue reading

Portugal honour Diogo Jota by giving his number 21 to Ruben Neves

PORTUGAL have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Diogo Jota by awarding his national team number 21 jersey to his close friend and former teammate Ruben Neves. National team coach Roberto Martinez announced the gesture following the Liverpool forward’s tragic death in a car crash last month at the age of twenty eight. Neves,… Continue reading

Teacher remanded six days for allegedly slashing wife over financial stress

BALIK PULAU: A male teacher accused of slashing his wife has been remanded for six days starting today to assist police investigations. Barat Daya police chief ACP Sazalee Adam confirmed the Balik Pulau Magistrate’s Court issued the remand order against the 30-year-old suspect. The investigation is being conducted under Section 307 of the Penal Code… Continue reading

Sarawak governor stresses law and history mastery for good governance

SIBU: Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar emphasised that effective governance depends on a clear understanding of constitutional law and historical context. He contrasted the United Kingdom’s doctrine of parliamentary supremacy with Malaysia’s constitutional supremacy during his Statesman’s Lecture at the University of Technology Sarawak. He highlighted that federal and state… Continue reading

Sungai Petani Keretapi Sarong 2025 aims to unite Malaysia’s diverse races

SUNGAI PETANI: The Sungai Petani Keretapi Sarong 2025 Programme aims to serve as a unifying platform for Malaysia’s diverse racial communities. Programme coordinator Azad Ashraf Sani stated that the event carries the theme ‘Serumpun’ to symbolise national togetherness. Kolektif Biggy is organising this event scheduled for 13 September in conjunction with National Month and Malaysia… Continue reading

Ramanan urges time for minister to explain Urban Renewal Bill

KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has called for all parties to allow Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming adequate time and space to explain the Urban Renewal Bill. The Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister stated that the bill should not be hastily judged from a single perspective without… Continue reading

Malaysia considers adding #QuranHour to national tourism calendar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will present a proposal to include the Malaysia #QuranHour programme in the national tourism calendar to the Cabinet for approval. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the suggestion came from the Warisan Ummah Ikhlas Foundation, which organises the annual religious event. He expressed confidence that the implementation… Continue reading

Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia perkukuh perpaduan rentas bangsa dan agama

TUMPAT: Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia sentiasa menekankan kepentingan modul latihan Kenegaraan Malaysia MADANI sebagai platform memperkukuh perpaduan merentas bangsa, agama dan kaum minoriti di seluruh negara. Ketua Pengarahnya Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin berkata AKM bertanggungjawab melaksanakan program yang mampu membangkitkan semangat patriotisme tanpa memihak kepada sebarang aliran politik. Beliau berkata kaum minoriti seperti masyarakat Siam dan… Continue reading

Lebih 7,000 terminal SARA disediakan di seluruh negara mudahkan rakyat

KUANTAN: Lebih 7,000 terminal khas bagi memproses pembayaran Program Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) kini tersedia di semua rakan niaga MyKasih seluruh negara bagi memudahkan 22 juta rakyat Malaysia membeli barangan keperluan asas. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh berkata jumlah terminal itu akan terus meningkat dengan hasil kerjasama… Continue reading

51 individu positif dadah ditahan dalam operasi AADK di Mukah

MUKAH: Seramai 57 individu telah ditahan dalam operasi Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) selama tiga hari yang berakhir semalam di daerah ini. Sebanyak 51 daripada mereka disahkan positif dadah melalui ujian saringan awal air kencing. Ops Perdana/Ops Bersepadu Siri 3/2025 itu dijalankan dari 27 hingga 29 Ogos di kawasan berisiko tinggi sekitar Mukah. Operasi ini melibatkan… Continue reading

Cadangan masukkan Quran Hour dalam kalender pelancongan dibawa ke kabinet

KUALA LUMPUR: Cadangan menjadikan program #QuranHour sebagai sebahagian daripada pengisian kalendar pelancongan negara akan dibawa kepada perhatian Kabinet. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyifatkan cadangan itu sejajar dengan aspirasi kerajaan dalam mengembangkan sektor pelancongan berunsur keagamaan. “Alhamdulillah, Quran Hour ini telah memasuki edisi yang ke-11 dan pihak penganjur telah mencadangkan supaya… Continue reading

Lebih 1,000 peserta meriahkan konvoi Ride Merdeka MADANI Parlimen Sungai Buloh

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebih 1,000 peserta daripada pelbagai kaum dan peringkat umur telah menyertai konvoi bermotosikal “Ride Merdeka MADANI” Parlimen Sungai Buloh. Program ini dianjurkan bersama oleh Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) sebagai sebahagian daripada sambutan Bulan Kebangsaan. Ahli Parlimen Sungai Buloh Datuk Seri R. Ramanan berkata program itu bertujuan menyemarakkan semangat kemerdekaan dengan mengetengahkan nilai kekeluargaan… Continue reading

ETS3 laluan selatan mula beroperasi, mudahkan perjalanan ke Johor

KLUANG: Perkhidmatan Tren Elektrik (ETS3) Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) bagi laluan selatan mula beroperasi pada hari ini, memudahkan pengguna pengangkutan awam ke Johor, sekali gus membantu meningkatkan sektor pelancongan. Penumpang Siti Nornazfah Hasnan, 45, berkata perkhidmatan itu dapat meningkatkan jumlah pengunjung ke Johor kerana memendekkan tempoh perjalanan jika dibandingkan dengan menaiki tren biasa. “Saya… Continue reading

Mahkamah AS putuskan tarif besar-besaran Trump tidak berperlembagaan

WASHINGTON: Mahkamah Rayuan Amerika Syarikat memutuskan bahawa Presiden Donald Trump tidak mempunyai kuasa untuk mengenakan tarif besar-besaran ke atas import di bawah undang-undang darurat negara. Keputusan itu hanya akan berkuat kuasa pada 14 Oktober, sekali gus memberi masa kepada kerajaan untuk membuat rayuan ke Mahkamah Agung. Masih tidak jelas bagaimana keputusan itu akan menjejaskan perdagangan… Continue reading

Malaysia celebrates 68th Merdeka in New York with historic flag-raising

NEW YORK: Malaysia’s 68th National Day was celebrated in New York with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Green Park on Friday. Consul General Norhalilah Abdul Jalil presided over the event where the Jalur Gemilang flew alongside the American flag near the iconic Charging Bull statue. This symbolic gesture represented the enduring friendship between Malaysia… Continue reading