September 2025 – Page 118

Malaysia reaffirms commitment to deepen strategic partnership with China

BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that Malaysia’s relations with China will continue on an upward trajectory. He stated that Malaysia values its strong ties with China while reaffirming the country’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations. “We want to make sure that what was agreed upon will be implemented at the fast… Continue reading

Trump to make exciting defence announcement at White House

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will make an exciting announcement on Tuesday about the Department of Defence according to the White House. This follows his recent statements about renaming the defence department to the Department of War. Trump is scheduled to make the announcement from the Oval Office at 2:00 pm local time or 1800… Continue reading

Joint Forces Headquarters RKAT in Kuantan to complete by July 2026

KUANTAN: The Joint Forces Headquarters Armed Forces Family Housing construction project in Sungai Pancing is expected to complete by July 2026. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed the RM197.98 million project has achieved 50.10% progress since commencing on 27 August 2021. He explained the project timeline extended from the original January 2025 completion… Continue reading

UK arrests Palestine Action critics in dawn raids over terror ban protests

LONDON: Police have arrested five key spokespeople for Defend Our Juries during dawn raids in London over protests against the Palestine Action ban. The organisation campaigns against the UK government’s July 5 designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000. Defend Our Juries had organised several demonstrations against the contentious… Continue reading

KPKM monitors local white rice price at RM2.60 per kg after subsidy ends

JELEBU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security continues monitoring retail prices of local white rice to ensure the ceiling price remains at RM2.60 per kilogramme during ongoing reviews. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu stated this measure ensures Malaysians receive rice at reasonable prices following Sunday’s termination of the Subsidised Local White Rice Special Programme.… Continue reading

Sabah police seize RM1.3 million in meth and arrest three drug runners

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police have arrested three drug runners and seized 41.63 kilogrammes of methamphetamine valued at over 1.3 million ringgit in two separate operations last Thursday. State Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun stated that the first raid occurred at 8.15 am at a petrol station along Jalan Ranau Poring. A team from the Narcotics… Continue reading

Chery Malaysia opens early registration for the new Chery O5

Chery Malaysia is preparing to unveil the new Chery O5, inviting the public to register their interest ahead of its official reveal later this month. As one of the brand’s most recognisable global models, the O5 has already built a strong following thanks to its futuristic styling, dynamic performance, and advanced safety features. The latest… Continue reading

Malaysia reaffirms regional hub status with clear economic policies

BEIJING: Clear economic policies and strategic infrastructure projects have reaffirmed Malaysia’s position as a key regional business and investment hub according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar stated that the country’s stable environment has created confidence among international investors particularly Chinese conglomerates during the Malaysia-China High Level Business Dialogue. Close relations between Kuala… Continue reading

Man arrested for shooting incident at Bestari Jaya temple ceremony

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a fifty five year old man in connection with a shooting incident during a prayer ceremony at a temple in Bestari Jaya. Kuala Selangor District Police chief Superintendent Azaharudin Tajudin confirmed the fifty five year old local suspect was apprehended in Petaling Jaya at approximately eight pm yesterday. His station… Continue reading

Woman arrested over alleged seditious remarks at Justice for Zara rally

TAWAU: Police have arrested a woman for allegedly making seditious remarks against the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah during the Justice for Zara solidarity gathering last Sunday. Tawau police chief ACP Jasmin Hussin confirmed the 23-year-old was detained at 12:30 pm in the Batu 4, Jalan Apas area to assist investigations. He stated that police… Continue reading

Europe must catch up with US digital capabilities says SAP

FRANKFURT: Europe must urgently catch up with the United States in digital capabilities according to German software giant SAP. The company announced a twenty billion euro investment in cloud computing on Tuesday while warning about Europe’s technological lag. SAP board member Thomas Saueressig emphasised the immediate need for action during a press conference. “We cannot… Continue reading

Trump vows to end crime in Chicago with possible troop deployment

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has vowed to swiftly resolve Chicago’s crime problem, suggesting a potential troop deployment into the city he labelled the world’s most dangerous. Trump announced his intention to address urban violence in Chicago through his Truth Social platform, drawing parallels with his recent deployment of National Guard reservists to Washington DC.… Continue reading

ASEAN landasan jana ekonomi digital US$1 trilion menjelang 2030

JOHOR BAHRU: ASEAN berada di landasan untuk menjana ekonomi digital bernilai US$1 trilion menjelang 2030, dipacu golongan belia, bakat serta permintaan pasaran. Timbalan Menteri Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong menyatakan kelebihan rantau ini terletak pada saiz demografi, kesiapsiagaan digital dan potensi kreatif. ASEAN dihuni 680 juta penduduk, menjadikannya pangkalan pengguna internet ketiga terbesar di dunia… Continue reading

Minister to seek PM’s advice on Tabung Haji transformation vision

PUTRAJAYA: The transformation vision of Lembaga Tabung Haji from a syariah-compliant savings institution into an Islamic investment institution will first be referred to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said he would request Tabung Haji’s management to brief him on the matter… Continue reading

Buloh Kasap farm cracks not confirmed as earthquake-related says JMG

SEGAMAT: The Johor Mineral and Geoscience Department has not confirmed whether cracks appearing on a farm in Jalan Buloh Kasap are related to recent weak earthquakes. Department director Noorazhar Ngatimin stated that while tremors likely caused the cracks, confirmation remains impossible due to the area’s soft soil composition. A recent resistivity test provided only subsurface… Continue reading

Mesyuarat susulan pindaan Akta 134 isu tanah Orang Asli esok

KUALA LUMPUR: Satu mesyuarat susulan bersama Pegawai Undang-Undang Negeri berhubung pindaan Akta 134 berkaitan isu tanah melibatkan masyarakat Orang Asli dijadualkan pada esok. Timbalan Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah Datuk Rubiah Wang menyatakan mesyuarat ini sebagai persediaan sebelum isu berkenaan dibawa ke mesyuarat peringkat Majlis Tanah Negara yang akan dipengerusikan oleh Perdana Menteri. “Sebelum ini,… Continue reading

Coway Run 2025 ‘Lead the Change’ on Merdeka Day

COWAY brought together over 11,000 participants for its annual running event in celebration of Merdeka Day. Under the theme “Power Your Progress,” Coway transformed Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil into an immersive running experience, showcasing its innovative products that “Lead the Change” in Malaysian homes, while fostering a spirit of progress rooted in unity, strength, and… Continue reading

Johor aims to lead Orange Economy for creative industries growth

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor must position itself as a leader in the Orange Economy to drive innovation, high-value jobs and exports through creative and cultural industries. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi stated that the state’s ambitions complement national efforts under the 13th Malaysia Plan which identifies the Orange Economy as a key growth pillar. He… Continue reading

Mahkamah Rayuan perintah lelaki bela diri dalam kes bunuh bapa kandung

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Rayuan mengetepikan keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi yang membebaskan seorang lelaki berusia 54 tahun daripada pertuduhan membunuh bapa kandungnya atas alasan tidak siuman. Panel tiga hakim memerintahkan Phang Kar Foong untuk membela diri dalam kes tersebut selepas mendapati Mahkamah Tinggi melakukan kesilapan prosedur. Ketua panel Hakim Datuk Azman Abdullah menyatakan Mahkamah Tinggi sepatutnya memerintahkan pembelaan… Continue reading

Johor perlu terajui ekonomi industri kreatif sebagai peluang pertumbuhan

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor perlu merebut peluang untuk menjadi peneraju dalam Ekonomi Oren yang merangkumi industri kreatif dan kebudayaan seperti media, reka bentuk, teknologi dan seni. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi menyatakan langkah ini akan merangsang inovasi, penciptaan pekerjaan bernilai tinggi serta meningkatkan eksport negeri. Beliau menegaskan aspirasi Johor itu selaras dengan usaha nasional di… Continue reading

Polis Sabah tahan tiga lelaki, rampas dadah syabu bernilai RM1.3 juta

KOTA KINABALU: Polis menahan tiga lelaki tempatan dan merampas 41.63 kilogram dadah jenis syabu bernilai lebih RM1.3 juta dalam dua serbuan di Ranau dan Telupid pada 28 Ogos. Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah Datuk Jauteh Dikun berkata serbuan pertama di sebuah stesen minyak di Jalan Ranau Poring pada 8.15 pagi menemui 20 bungkusan plastik dipercayai mengandungi dadah… Continue reading

Mahkamah tolak rayuan bekas pengarah Patimas bayar RM1.24 juta kepada SC

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Rayuan mengekalkan keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi yang memerintahkan bekas Pengarah Eksekutif Patimas Computers Datuk Ng Back Heang membayar RM1.24 juta kepada Suruhanjaya Sekuriti (SC). Panel tiga hakim Mahkamah Rayuan menolak rayuan Ng dengan kos RM30,000 dalam keputusan sebulat suara. Mahkamah Tinggi pada 2022 mendapati Ng bertanggungjawab atas dagangan orang dalam di bawah Seksyen… Continue reading

Wanita ditahan dakwa ucap hasutan terhadap TYT Sabah di himpunan

TAWAU: Polis menahan seorang wanita berusia 23 tahun yang didakwa mengeluarkan kenyataan berbaur hasutan terhadap Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah semasa berucap dalam Himpunan Solidariti Justice for Zara. Ketua Polis Daerah Tawau ACP Jasmin Hussin berkata wanita itu ditahan kira-kira pukul 12.30 tengah hari di kawasan Batu 4, Jalan Apas. “Polis sedang merakam percakapannya dan siasatan… Continue reading

Queen attends UTM Royal Intellectual Forum

JOHOR BAHRU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today attended the Royal Intellectual Forum at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page, Her Majesty, who is also UTM Chancellor, was received by Her Highness Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor, the university’s Pro-Chancellor. The forum,… Continue reading

Aaliyah creates history, destiny might change course

MALAYSIA’S Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah was clearly on cloud nine as she continues to glitter in the 2025 IWWF World Waterski Championships with an incredible performance in the finals of the jump and tricks disciplines in Recetto, Italy. Just as the nation marked its 68th anniversary of independence in Putrajaya on Aug 31, Aaliyah battled her… Continue reading

Visi transformasi TH kepada institusi pelaburan Islam dirujuk kepada PM

PUTRAJAYA: Visi transformasi Lembaga Tabung Haji daripada institusi simpanan patuh syariah kepada institusi pelaburan Islam akan dirujuk terlebih dahulu kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata beliau akan meminta pihak pengurusan TH memberikan taklimat sebelum berjumpa Anwar. “Saya sudah tentu akan… Continue reading

MERCY Malaysia aktifkan bantuan mangsa gempa bumi Afghanistan

KUALA LUMPUR: MERCY Malaysia mengaktifkan Pasukan Penilaian Pantas bagi membantu mangsa gempa bumi bermagnitud 6.0 yang melanda timur Afghanistan pada Ahad lepas. Organisasi kemanusiaan itu menyelaras tindak balas menerusi fasiliti kesihatan yang dikendalikannya di negara tersebut termasuk Pusat Kesihatan Komuniti Hisar Shahi di Nangarhar dan Hospital Bersalin Malalai di Kabul. Persediaan dilakukan untuk penempatan pasukan… Continue reading

Punca rekahan tanah di Buloh Kasap belum dipastikan kaitan dengan gempa

SEGAMAT: Punca rekahan tanah di sekitar sebuah rumah di Buloh Kasap belum dapat dipastikan mempunyai kaitan dengan kejadian gempa bumi lemah yang melanda daerah ini minggu lepas. Pengarah Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains Johor Noorazhar Ngatimin berkata rekahan berkenaan berkemungkinan berpunca daripada gegaran namun ia belum dapat disahkan. Beliau menjelaskan kawasan berkenaan mempunyai lapisan tanah yang… Continue reading

Pahang Sultan receives honorary doctorate from University of Tsukuba

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Tsukuba in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, research, international exchange and sports. Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah graced the conferment ceremony here, at which University… Continue reading

Inquest into Zara Qairina’s death begins tomorrow in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir will commence tomorrow at the Coroner’s Court here. Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan will preside over the proceedings as coroner for nineteen days from September three to four, September eight to twelve, September seventeen to nineteen and September twenty-two… Continue reading

Xi tells Iran president China opposes force to resolve differences

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that China supports Iran’s right to civilian nuclear energy and opposes the use of force to resolve differences. “The use of force is not the right way to resolve differences,“ Xi told Pezeshkian during talks in Beijing according to state broadcaster CCTV. “Communication and dialogue… Continue reading

Malaysia targets 55 new flood mitigation projects by 2030 under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The government aims to complete 55 new flood mitigation projects by 2030 as part of its national resilience strategy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof revealed this ambitious target during his winding-up speech for the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation in the Dewan Negara. Fadillah stated that only 17 such… Continue reading

Erdogan urges US to reverse Palestinian UN summit visa ban

ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the United States to reverse its decision denying visas to Palestinian Authority members for this month’s United Nations General Assembly. A United States official confirmed on Saturday that Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas and eighty other officials would be barred from attending the summit. This controversial move further… Continue reading

Court of Appeal orders man to enter defence in father’s murder case

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision acquitting a 54-year-old man of murdering his father on grounds of unsoundness of mind. A three-judge panel led by Justice Datuk Azman Abdullah ruled that the High Court erred when acquitting Phang Kar Foong without first requiring him to enter his defence. “The order… Continue reading

Hartalega: Malaysia’s share of US glove market has increased to 56%

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s share of the glove market in the United States has risen to 56% this year, up from 46-47% in 2024, driven by high tariffs imposed by the US on China, said Hartalega Holdings Bhd. Hartalega executive chairman Kuan Kam Hon said the tariff in general is helping Malaysian glove manufacturers as Malaysian… Continue reading

Inkues kes kematian Zara Qairina bermula esok di Mahkamah Koroner

KOTA KINABALU: Inkues bagi menentukan punca kematian pelajar Tingkatan Satu Zara Qairina Mahathir akan bermula esok di Mahkamah Koroner di sini. Prosiding selama sembilan belas hari itu dijadualkan berlangsung dari 3 hingga 4 September, 8 hingga 12 September, 17 hingga 19 September serta 22 hingga 30 September. Hakim Mahkamah Sesyen Amir Shah Amir Hassan akan… Continue reading

Kementerian Kewangan jamin penambahbaikan sistem SARA hadapi lonjakan

PUTRAJAYA: Kementerian Kewangan memberi jaminan penambahbaikan harian akan terus dilakukan bagi memastikan sistem pelaksanaan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) mampu menampung peningkatan jumlah pengguna terutama pada cuti hujung minggu panjang dan menjelang sambutan Hari Malaysia. Ketua Setiausaha Perbendaharaan Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican berkata MyKasih telah melaksanakan langkah menambah baik kapasiti sistem serta proses mengesan kerosakan setiap… Continue reading

Police detain 328 in nationwide gambling raids under Op Dadu Mega

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained 328 individuals during nationwide raids targeting 395 suspected unlicensed gambling premises over the weekend. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar confirmed that 272 premises were operating illegal activities during Operation Dadu Mega. The illegal operations included 245 public lottery outlets, 20 online gambling premises, five family entertainment centres… Continue reading

Malaysia records RM1.73 trillion trade value for first seven months of 2025

SEREMBAN: Malaysia achieved a record trade value of RM1.73 trillion for the first seven months of 2025, marking a 4.7% increase from the same period last year. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation board member Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah revealed exports reached RM900.47 billion while imports stood at RM830.16 billion. The nation maintained a trade surplus… Continue reading

A man gets 12 years jail for supermarket tissue fire mischief

KUCHING: A car wash worker received a 12 year prison sentence from the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to setting fire to tissue packets in two separate supermarket incidents last month. Judge Musli Abdul Hamid sentenced 33 year old Rizam Zawawi to five and seven years imprisonment respectively for the first and second charges, effective… Continue reading

Police outrider from Istana Negara escort unit killed in accident

KUALA LUMPUR: A police outrider from the Istana Negara motorcycle escort unit died in an accident along Jalan Sungai Tua in Ulu Yam, Selangor this morning. Hulu Selangor district police chief Superintendent Ibrahim Husin confirmed the 32-year-old officer was travelling from Batang Kali to Kuala Lumpur for work when the incident occurred at approximately 7:10… Continue reading

Malaysia to host SIGGRAPH Asia 2026, boosting digital ecosystem

JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia has successfully secured the bid to host the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Asia 2026 conference. Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong announced this significant achievement during his keynote address at the ASEAN Digital Content Summit 2025. He stated that the event will be held under the… Continue reading

MOF assures SARA system improvements to handle rising user demand

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Finance has guaranteed continuous improvements to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah system to manage increasing user traffic during peak periods like long weekends and Malaysia Day celebrations. Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican confirmed that MyKasih has implemented measures to enhance system capacity and strengthen daily troubleshooting processes for technical issues. He… Continue reading

BDx Data Centers, Hexa Renewables ink deal for cross-border clean energy collaboration

PETALING JAYA: BDx Data Centers, a data centre operator in Asia, has partnered with Hexa Renewables, a renewable energy provider, to pioneer an innovative cross-border model that adds new clean energy capacity to the region, specifically the Singapore-Malaysia energy grid. The collaboration directly addresses challenges around sourcing renewable energy in Singapore, while funding the development… Continue reading

Harimau Muda ready for tough U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand

HEAD coach Nafuzi Zain declared the Harimau Muda squad fully prepared for their challenging Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign in Thailand. He acknowledged Malaysia faces a difficult Group F featuring hosts Thailand alongside Mongolia and Lebanon but emphasised his team’s determination to secure qualification. “We are in a tough group because the other teams… Continue reading

Premier League spending forces Bundesliga to reconsider financial structure

THE Premier League’s record-breaking transfer window has significantly impacted German football, with even Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich feeling the financial pressure from English clubs. Four of the Premier League’s most expensive summer signings arrived from Bundesliga clubs, costing a combined 380 million euros plus additional performance bonuses. Liverpool secured both Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike… Continue reading

Gerard Depardieu ordered to stand trial for 2018 rape allegations

PARIS: A French investigating judge has ordered cinema icon Gerard Depardieu to stand trial over alleged rape and sexual assault of actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018. The decision follows a Paris court handing Depardieu an 18-month suspended sentence in May after convicting him of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. Depardieu… Continue reading

Putin urges Slovakia to cut Ukraine energy supplies in Beijing meeting

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Slovakia’s Moscow-friendly prime minister for the country’s independent foreign policy during a meeting in China. Putin suggested Bratislava should retaliate against Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure by cutting off its own gas supplies to Ukraine. “Ukraine receives a significant volume of energy resources through its neighbours in Eastern… Continue reading

Ederson leaves Manchester City for Fenerbahce as Donnarumma nears move

MANCHESTER City have confirmed the departure of long-serving goalkeeper Ederson to Turkish club Fenerbahce. The Brazilian international ends his trophy-laden stay at the Etihad Stadium that began in 2017. Ederson’s move comes ahead of the anticipated arrival of Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. Donnarumma is reportedly set to sign for Pep Guardiola’s side… Continue reading

AI brain scan tool boosts stroke recovery rates in England

LONDON: An artificial intelligence tool that rapidly analyses brain scans of stroke patients has significantly improved recovery outcomes across England’s healthcare system. The National Health Service confirmed this technology has helped boost chances of full recovery since its nationwide implementation last year. This innovative system diagnoses stroke type and severity from brain scans while assisting… Continue reading