September 2025 – Page 116

MyCreative launches fund to support creative social enterprises in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: MyCreative Ventures Sdn Bhd has launched the Social Enterprise Fund to support creative social enterprises through targeted financing and capacity development. The government-owned investment company opened the fund yesterday to strengthen creative entrepreneurs while delivering measurable social and environmental benefits. The fund is divided into two tiers with different funding structures and eligibility… Continue reading

Bung Moktar claims wife never informed him of Felcra investment fee

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin testified that his wife never informed him about an introduction fee she received regarding Felcra’s unit trust investment. The 65 year old politician stated this during cross-examination at the Sessions Court in his corruption trial involving 2.8 million ringgit. Bung Moktar revealed he only… Continue reading

Australia speeds up third country deportations with new law

SYDNEY: Australia is expected to pass a new law on Thursday that simplifies the deportation of non-citizens to third countries. Human rights groups have criticised the move as “dumping” refugees onto small island states and compared it to Trump administration policies. The United States is currently seeking Pacific Island nations willing to accept deported non-citizens.… Continue reading

Police seize RM6.5 million syabu in Pasir Mas, cripple drug syndicate

KOTA BHARU: Police have successfully dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate following the seizure of 204 kilogrammes of syabu valued at RM6.5 million during a raid on a premises in Pasir Mas. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the operation took place between 7 pm and 10 pm on August… Continue reading

Cklamovski urges Harimau Malaya to show true quality in Singapore and Palestine friendlies

NATIONAL football head coach Peter Cklamovski has challenged his Harimau Malaya squad to demonstrate their true capabilities during two upcoming Tier One international friendlies against Singapore and Palestine. The Australian manager views these matches as crucial opportunities for development after logistical issues prevented Malaysia from participating in the ongoing Central Asian Football Association Nations Cup… Continue reading

Over 300 join earthquake risk management programme in Segamat

SEGAMAT: More than 300 community leaders and local representatives participated in a Disaster Risk Management Programme on Earthquakes held at the multipurpose hall in Jalan Genuang. This initiative aimed to strengthen community readiness following several mild tremors recently recorded in the district. The programme was jointly organised by the Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia,… Continue reading

Kremlin dismisses Trump’s claims of Putin-Xi-Kim conspiracy against US

MOSCOW: The Kremlin has firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s allegations that Vladimir Putin is conspiring with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and North Korean xleader Kim Jong Un against the United States. Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov responded to Trump’s claims by suggesting the former president might have been speaking ironically rather than… Continue reading

Missing UK teen David Balisong entered Malaysia on holiday, visa expiring

SHAH ALAM: Police have confirmed that missing British teenager David Balisong entered Malaysia for a holiday with his entry visa set to expire. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said records showed the seventeen year old arrived on June seventh on a three month visa. “God willing, if nothing happens to him, he will leave… Continue reading

Labourer pleads not guilty to insulting modesty of woman at homestay

KUALA TERENGGANU: A labourer was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with insulting the modesty of a woman entrepreneur and trespassing into a residential premises last week. Ahmad Farhan Rizal Abdullah, 29, pleaded not guilty to both charges after they were read out to him before Magistrate Noor Mazrini Mahmood. On the first count… Continue reading

Toyota to build first fully-electric car in Europe at Czech plant

KOLIN: Toyota will manufacture its first fully-electric vehicle model in Europe at its Czech Republic factory alongside a new battery assembly facility. The Japanese automaker announced a 680 million euro investment to expand its Kolin plant without disclosing specific model details or production timing. The Czech government will contribute up to 64 million euros toward… Continue reading

Labourer pleads not guilty to insulting modesty of woman at homestay

PDRM warns of fake NSRC Facebook accounts used in scams

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police has identified two fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating the National Scam Response Centre to deceive the public. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed that NSRC does not operate any social media accounts, including these two fake profiles detected last Saturday. “NSRC is a call… Continue reading

Police near completion of student dormitory fall investigation

SHAH ALAM: Police are finalising the investigation into a Form Three student’s fall from a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam on 24 August. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that on-site checks and detailed analysis of dormitory CCTV footage are complete. Several individuals have provided statements that offered useful leads for the ongoing investigation.… Continue reading

“Mickey’s an inspiration” — Cklamovski says divorce won’t break Faisal Halim’s focus

HARIMAU Malaya coach Peter Cklamovski has assured fans that star winger Faisal Halim remains fully focused on the national team despite facing a divorce case. Faisal, who survived a horrific acid attack last year, was informed of the divorce application by his wife, Nur Syazwani Mizuana Shahril, through her lawyer at the Klang Syariah lower… Continue reading

Five Bangladeshi men arrested in Malaysian passport forgery raid

PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department has crippled a passport forgery syndicate in special operations at Jalan Jelawat and Jalan Razak Mansion, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the raids began at 9.40 am after three weeks of intelligence work by the department’s Intelligence and Special Operations Division. He said five Bangladeshi men aged… Continue reading

Over 10,000 street lights installed on Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 10,039 street lights have been installed at strategic locations along the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway to ensure the highest level of user safety. Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the lights were installed at major junctions, P-turn locations and flyovers in line with the recommendations of the… Continue reading

Malaysia pledges greater protection for male victims of violence

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has pledged to strengthen efforts addressing violence against men including physical emotional and sexual abuse. Its deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad confirmed the ministry recognises men also face risks of violence and deserve appropriate protection and support. “Despite the differences we acknowledge that… Continue reading

Malaysia pledges greater protection for male victims of violence

Putin thanks Kim for North Korea’s help fighting Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for his country’s military assistance in Ukraine. Putin acknowledged North Korean special forces’ participation in liberating Russia’s Kursk region during their meeting in China. “Your soldiers fought courageously and heroically,“ Putin told Kim during their discussion. The Russian leader specifically referenced… Continue reading

Putin thanks Kim for North Korea’s help fighting Ukraine

Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue earthquake survivors in remote areas

KABUL: Afghanistan airdropped commandos on Wednesday to extract survivors from collapsed homes in remote mountainous regions devastated by recent earthquakes. The disaster has claimed 1,400 lives and prompted a massive escalation of relief operations delivering food, shelter and medical supplies. A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Kunar and Nangarhar provinces around midnight Sunday at a shallow… Continue reading

Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue earthquake survivors in remote areas

Singapore orders Meta to implement anti-scam measures or face fine

SINGAPORE: Singapore police have ordered Meta to implement anti-scam measures against advertisements, accounts, profiles and business pages impersonating key government office holders on its social media network Facebook. The company could be fined up to one million Singapore dollars if it fails to comply as part of the first such order under the nation’s new… Continue reading

Singapore orders Meta to implement anti-scam measures or face fine

Trump to host Polish president for White House talks on Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump will host Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House for discussions centred on Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and regional energy security concerns. Trump extended the invitation shortly after Nawrocki’s August inauguration and previously intervened to include him in a key European leader telephone call about Ukraine instead… Continue reading

Trump to host Polish president for White House talks on Ukraine war

Tang Jie-Ee Wei lock automatic spot in BWF Finals, eye RM888k prize

BEING crowned world champions has brought double joy for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, as they secured an automatic slot at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, at the end of the year. The tournament, scheduled from December 17 to 21, will feature the world’s top eight players… Continue reading

Tang Jie-Ee Wei lock automatic spot in BWF Finals, eye RM888k prize

Polis kenal pasti pemilik dua akaun TikTok disyaki hasutan

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis telah berjaya mengenal pasti pemilik dua akaun TikTok yang disyaki terlibat dalam penyebaran hantaran berunsur hasutan dan dakwaan tidak benar. Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman Datuk M. Kumar menyatakan akaun berkenaan ialah Muhammad Zamis Shah dan Monkey Dnaga yang membuat hantaran mengenai kematian Zara Qairina Mahathir serta mengaitkan Perdana Menteri dengan… Continue reading

Pakar patologi saksi pertama inkues kematian Zara Qairina Mahathir

KOTA KINABALU: Pakar patologi yang menjalankan bedah siasat ke atas Zara Qairina Mahathir dijadual memberi keterangan pada hari pertama prosiding inkues. Dr Jessie Hiu, seorang daripada empat pakar forensik yang melakukan autopsi ke atas remaja berusia 13 tahun itu di Hospital Queen Elizabeth pada 10 Ogos lepas, akan memberi keterangan di hadapan Koroner merangkap Hakim… Continue reading

No criminal elements found in MyKiosk project, says KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has stressed that no criminal elements or abuse of power was found in the implementation of the MyKiosk Programme, based on the results of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigation. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, said the MACC conducted the probe after receiving… Continue reading

No criminal elements found in MyKiosk project, says KPKT

Tiada jenayah salah guna kuasa dikesan dalam projek MyKiosk – KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan menegaskan tiada sebarang elemen jenayah atau salah guna kuasa dikesan dalam pelaksanaan Program MyKiosk berdasarkan hasil siasatan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia. Timbalan Menteri Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu berkata siasatan SPRM dilakukan susulan aduan yang diterima sebelum ini dengan KPKT menyerahkan semua dokumen berkaitan pada 22 Mei lepas sebagai… Continue reading

ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang still in initial discussion stage

BEIJING: The proposal to extend the East Coast Rail Link project to Rantau Panjang in Kelantan remains in its initial discussion stage according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that the project team must now work through detailed planning including cost calculations and payment arrangements. “Because it is a continuation, the cost… Continue reading

ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang still in initial discussion stage

Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic urged to produce industry-ready graduates

KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic must ensure its graduates achieve high quality standards and industry readiness while driving innovation and digitalisation for Sabah’s strategic development. Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman emphasised the institution’s crucial role in supplying skilled manpower to fill critical job vacancies across the state. He stated that “Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic is poised… Continue reading

Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic urged to produce industry-ready graduates

Rapid KL tawarkan ganjaran e-dompet TNG untuk penumpang bas perantara

KUALA LUMPUR: Penumpang bas Rapid KL berpeluang menebus pin e-dompet Touch ‘n Go sehingga sepuluh ringgit dengan menaiki bas perantara melalui kempen #JomNaikFeeder 2.0 bermula hari ini hingga 30 November. Setiap dua puluh perjalanan lengkap melayakkan penumpang menebus pin e-dompet Touch ‘n Go bernilai lima ringgit manakala tiga puluh perjalanan membolehkan penebusan sepuluh ringgit. Penumpang… Continue reading

Sarawak plans advanced wildfire tech from Singapore, Pahang

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to implement cutting-edge wildfire detection and management strategies by incorporating proven technologies and methods from Singapore and Pahang to address its escalating haze and wildfire challenges. The East Malaysian state plans to integrate the sophisticated satellite-based early warning system currently operated by the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) in Singapore, which… Continue reading

Sarawak plans advanced wildfire tech from Singapore, Pahang

Cadangan sambungan ECRL ke Rantau Panjang masih peringkat awal

BEIJING: Cadangan untuk menyambung projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur ke Rantau Panjang, Kelantan masih berada pada peringkat awal perbincangan. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan pasukan terlibat perlu meneliti butiran teknikal, kos dan kaedah pembayaran terlebih dahulu. Beliau berkata cadangan ini turut dibincangkan dengan Presiden China Xi Jinping dan Perdana Menteri Li Qiang dalam… Continue reading

Malaysia condemns Israel for using starvation as weapon of war in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia strongly condemns the action of the Israeli Zionist regime for using starvation as a weapon of war against the Palestinian people in Gaza, which clearly contradicts the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said Malaysia would continue to push for firm action at the international level, including through… Continue reading

Malaysia condemns Israel for using starvation as weapon of war in Gaza

Setiausaha persatuan staf akademik direman lima hari salah guna kuasa

MELAKA: Setiausaha persatuan staf akademik di sebuah universiti awam direman lima hari bagi membantu siasatan dakwaan menyalahgunakan kedudukan untuk menggunakan wang persatuan berjumlah RM84,500 tahun lepas. Majistret Uthman Abd Ghani mengeluarkan perintah reman bermula hari ini hingga 7 September selepas permohonan dibuat Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia Melaka di Mahkamah Majistret Ayer Keroh. Lelaki berusia 47… Continue reading

Academic staff association secretary remanded five days for abuse of power

MELAKA: A secretary of the Academic Staff Association at a public university has been remanded for five days to assist in investigations into allegations of abusing his position to use association funds totalling RM84,500 last year. The remand order, which starts today until Sept 7, was issued by Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani after an application… Continue reading

Academic staff association secretary remanded five days for abuse of power

KKM terima 91 unit ambulans Type B secara berperingkat seluruh negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kesihatan sedang menerima 91 unit ambulans Type B melalui kaedah perolehan luar kontrak selepas kelulusan khas Kementerian Kewangan. Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni menyatakan ambulans ini akan diagihkan secara berperingkat ke fasiliti kesihatan seluruh negara bagi memenuhi keperluan perkhidmatan kecemasan. Berdasarkan rekod semasa, sebanyak 1,773 atau 89.8% daripada 1,975 ambulans… Continue reading

ASEAN ministers meet on environment to strengthen regional cooperation

LANGKAWI: The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment serves as a key platform for environmental cooperation among member states. Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri S emphasised the meeting’s role in providing strategic guidance and policy direction for joint initiatives. He noted that AMME has strengthened its initiatives and policies to… Continue reading

ASEAN ministers meet on environment to strengthen regional cooperation

Lebih 10,000 lampu jalan dipasang di Lebuhraya Pan Borneo Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 10,039 unit lampu jalan telah dipasang di lokasi strategik sepanjang jajaran Lebuhraya Pan Borneo Sarawak bagi memastikan keselamatan pengguna berada pada tahap tertinggi. Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan menyatakan lampu tersebut dipasang di simpang utama, lokasi pusingan P dan jejambat selaras dengan saranan audit keselamatan jalan. Beliau menegaskan kerajaan… Continue reading