September 2025 – Page 120

Kerajaan wujud hab logistik dan taman perindustrian baharu sepanjang ECRL

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan merancang untuk menarik lebih banyak pelaburan dan mewujudkan hab logistik serta taman perindustrian baharu di sepanjang laluan Projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL). Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz menyatakan ia akan dilaksanakan menerusi inisiatif Projek Pemecut Ekonomi (EAP). Beliau menegaskan bahawa ECRL lebih daripada sekadar projek… Continue reading

Former Danish minister jailed for four months over child pornography

COPENHAGEN: A former Danish government minister received a four-month prison sentence on Monday for possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images. Henrik Sass Larsen, a former senior Social Democrat who served as industry minister, admitted to having over six thousand photographs and two thousand videos depicting child abuse on his computer. He had initially denied… Continue reading

Government plans new logistics hubs and investments along ECRL route

KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to attract more investments and create new logistics hubs and industrial parks along the East Coast Rail Link route. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz stated this will be implemented through the Economic Accelerator Project initiative. He emphasised that the ECRL project represents more than… Continue reading

Helicopter with eight people missing on Indonesia’s Borneo island

JAKARTA: A helicopter carrying eight people has gone missing on Indonesia’s Borneo island according to rescue officials. Authorities have initiated search efforts for the aircraft which was transporting two crew members and six passengers. Local rescue agency head in Banjarmasin I Putu Sudayana confirmed the operation in a video statement on Monday. “Our search will… Continue reading

Pakistan army helicopter crash kills five in northern training accident

KAPLU: An army helicopter crashed in northern Pakistan on Monday, killing all five people on board according to military officials. The helicopter was conducting routine training flights when it developed a technical fault leading to the crash. Two pilots, two crew members and one flight engineer aboard the MI-17 helicopter perished in the incident. A… Continue reading

Bosnian truckers block deliveries in protest over EU travel rules

SARAJEVO: Thousands of Bosnian truck drivers halted deliveries across the country on Monday in protest over European Union travel restrictions. Approximately six thousand truckers brought the majority of the Balkan nation’s deliveries to a grinding halt while causing significant traffic jams. The drivers are demanding more flexible travel conditions and greater support within their leading… Continue reading

24 kapal flotila antarabangsa berlepas ke Gaza dengan 15 wakil Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 24 kapal flotila telah berlepas dari Pelabuhan Barcelona, Sepanyol menuju ke Gaza semalam dengan membawa mesej kemanusiaan dan bantuan asas. Lebih daripada 1,000 peserta antarabangsa daripada 44 negara menyertai misi ini, termasuk 15 wakil Malaysia. Delegasi Malaysia diterajui oleh Cinta Gaza Malaysia (CGM), MAPIM Malaysia dan Cinta Salam Malaysia bersama rakan-rakan NGO.… Continue reading

EU chief’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria

BRUSSELS: A plane carrying European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while preparing to land in Bulgaria with Russian involvement suspected. The European Commission confirmed Bulgarian authorities believe Moscow was responsible for Sunday’s incident though it remains unclear whether the aircraft was specifically targeted. Commission spokeswoman Arianna Podesta stated they could indeed… Continue reading

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah takes over as African Development Bank head

ABIDJAN: Mauritania’s former economy minister Sidi Ould Tah assumed leadership of the African Development Bank on Monday, pledging to foster a robust and prosperous continent amid significant financial headwinds. His inauguration comes during a challenging period for the institution as the United States administration plans to cut five hundred million dollars in funding for projects… Continue reading

Spain PM admits wildfire planning was clearly insufficient after deadly fires

MADRID: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared Spain’s preparation for this summer’s deadly wildfires as clearly insufficient during a climate emergency address. Four people died and thousands were evacuated during last month’s heatwave that sparked widespread blazes across southern Europe. The Socialist government and conservative opposition Popular Party have engaged in a blame game over responsibility… Continue reading

Central African opposition leader gives up French passport for election

BANGUI: Opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuele has surrendered his French citizenship to qualify as a presidential candidate against incumbent Faustin Touadera. Dologuele confirmed his decision to AFP while preparing to challenge Touadera for leadership of the Russia-aligned nation. The economist finished second to Touadera during the contentious 2020 election marked by violence and fraud allegations. Touadera… Continue reading

MyKasih increases SARA terminal capacity by 60% after RM91 million spending

KUALA LUMPUR: MyKasih Foundation has increased the processing capacity of its Sumbangan Asas Rahmah terminal by 60% to ensure smooth transactions nationwide. The foundation announced that its technical team will continue monitoring system performance and take immediate action to improve capabilities. Nearly 600,000 transactions were successfully completed by 5pm on day two of the RM100… Continue reading

Polti-VisitMalta targets LTdL 2025 with four climbers after 2024 disappointment

ITALIAN professional cycling team Polti-VisitMalta will feature four specialist climbers in their second appearance at Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 from 28 September to 5 October. The Spain-based team, operating under the guidance of cycling legends Ivan Basso and Alberto Contador, aims to challenge for both the overall individual Green Jersey and the King of… Continue reading

SCO condemns Gaza civilian casualties and US-Israeli strikes on Iran

TIANJIN: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has issued a strong condemnation of civilian casualties and humanitarian disasters occurring in Gaza. Member states including China, India, Russia and Iran expressed deep concern over the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict during their summit. The ten member organisation called for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire alongside unhindered humanitarian aid access. They… Continue reading

South Korea online shopping rises 7.3% in July to record high

SEOUL: South Korea’s online shopping recorded single-digit growth in July, driven by steady demand for food, food delivery services and automobiles. Shopping in cyberspace gained 7.3% from a year earlier to 23.03 trillion won ($16.5 billion) in July, according to Statistics Korea. This was the highest level recorded since data collection began in 2017. Online… Continue reading

Closing the AI gap in the workplace

THE rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of work globally, and Malaysia is no exception. Across industries, leaders are captivated by the transformative potential of AI. From automating repetitive tasks to enhancing decision-making, AI promises productivity, creativity, and efficiency gains. Yet, while corporate enthusiasm runs high, actual on-the-ground adoption remains uneven.… Continue reading

AIM salur RM1.48 bilion pembiayaan kepada 317,260 usahawan

KOTA BELUD: Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) telah menyalurkan pembiayaan berjumlah RM1.48 bilion kepada 317,260 usahawan di seluruh negara dalam tempoh enam bulan pertama tahun ini. Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Ewon Benedick berkata daripada jumlah itu RM178.14 juta telah disalurkan kepada 30,288 usahawan di Sabah. “Bagi kawasan Kota Belud, AIM menyalurkan pembiayaan sebanyak RM15.57… Continue reading

SPRM beku akaun bank RM218 juta dalam siasatan salah guna lesen import

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) membekukan RM218 juta akaun bank milik individu dan syarikat serta menggantung beberapa lesen import yang disalah guna dalam kegiatan import rokok, tembakau dan cerut secara tidak sah. Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Operasi Khas SPRM Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin berkata tindakan itu diambil menerusi Op Sikaro yang menyasarkan 14… Continue reading

Son Heung-min’s LAFC home debut ends in 2-1 defeat to San Diego

SON Heung-min’s long-awaited home debut for Los Angeles FC ended in a 2-1 defeat against San Diego on Sunday. The South Korean star experienced his first Major League Soccer loss at BMO Stadium more than three weeks after his record $26 million transfer. Son had previously featured in three away matches with one victory and… Continue reading

Hector Havel digugurkan, Hong Wan berpeluang bersama Harimau Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Harimau Malaya menghadapi situasi kurang menggembirakan menjelang aksi antarabangsa pada September apabila pemain tengah naturalisasi Hector Havel terpaksa digugurkan akibat kecederaan tumit. Ketua jurulatih Peter Cklamovski mengesahkan perkara itu dengan menyatakan pemain berusia 29 tahun berkenaan terpaksa diketepikan selepas mendapat nasihat perubatan. “Keadaan (Hector) tidak begitu memberangsangkan untuk beraksi,“ katanya pada sidang media… Continue reading

Speedy Tigers crush Taiwan 15-0 to top Group B at 2025 Asia Cup

THE national men’s hockey squad wrapped up their Group B campaign at the 2025 Asia Cup in style with a thumping 15-0 victory over Taiwan at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in India today. Mohamad Akhimullah Anuar Esook starred with five goals in the 10th, 20th, 29th (penalty stroke), 45th and 56th minutes, while… Continue reading

Hubungan Malaysia-China kini lebih dinamik berbanding sebelum ini – Anwar

TIANJIN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata hubungan lama terjalin antara Malaysia dan China yang berakar pada kepercayaan serta saling menghormati kini menjadi semakin kukuh dan dinamik. “Separuh abad berlalu, keyakinan itu telah berkembang menjadi budaya saling percaya – teguh, kadangkala senyap, namun sentiasa nyata,“ katanya dalam syarahan awam di Universiti Tianjin di sini,… Continue reading

Patriotic spirit drives KHOM Malaysia’s milestone second Gaza air-drop

KUALA LUMPUR: This August marked a historic milestone for the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Karisma Humanitarian Outreach Mission (KHOM Malaysia), which delivered aid to Gaza through a second air-drop mission, following its first during Aidilfitri in 2023. The delivery, carried out through Jordan’s border crossing with Gaza, formed part of its Operasi Degupan Jantung Gaza (Gaza… Continue reading

No Malaysians affected by Afghanistan earthquake, says Foreign Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: No Malaysian citizens have been reported affected by the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and causing widespread damage. The Foreign Ministry issued a media advisory on Monday confirming the safety of all Malaysians following the powerful seismic event. Malaysia’s High Commission in Islamabad remains in close… Continue reading

24 flotilla ships depart for Gaza with 15 Malaysian representatives

KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty four flotilla ships departed from the Port of Barcelona in Spain yesterday bound for Gaza with humanitarian messages and essential aid. The mission involves more than one thousand international participants from forty four countries including fifteen representatives from Malaysia. The Sumud Nusantara Secretariat confirmed the Malaysian delegation is led by Cinta Gaza… Continue reading

23 detained at Bukit Kayu Hitam border for drug use after Thailand trip

BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Kedah National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) detained twenty-three individuals, including a Form Six student from Jitra, after they returned from a holiday in Thailand during the National Day break. Kedah AADK director Khairul Anwar Ahmad stated that the arrests were made under Operation Merdeka 2025, conducted from Saturday afternoon until this afternoon… Continue reading

Kerani insurans rugi RM600,000 ditipu sindiket saman pegawai polis

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang kerani di sebuah pejabat insurans mengalami kerugian melebihi 600,000 ringgit selepas menjadi mangsa sindiket penipuan panggilan telefon yang menyamar sebagai pegawai polis. Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Azizee Ismail menyatakan kejadian itu bermula apabila wanita berusia 61 tahun itu menerima panggilan daripada individu yang mengaku sebagai pegawai bank. Pemanggil tersebut memaklumkan mangsa… Continue reading

AIM disburses RM1.48 billion to entrepreneurs in first half of 2024

KOTA BELUD: Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia distributed RM1.48 billion to 317,260 entrepreneurs across the country during the first six months of this year. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick revealed that RM178.14 million reached 30,288 entrepreneurs specifically in Sabah. He announced that Kota Belud received RM15.57 million in financing for 1,935 entrepreneurs while Kadamaian… Continue reading

Malaysians praised for food delivery kindness to Indonesians

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian netizens have received widespread praise from Indonesians for their compassionate food delivery initiative during recent demonstrations. Indonesians expressed deep gratitude through social media for the unexpected acts of kindness from their Malaysian neighbours. Malaysians changed their food delivery app locations to Indonesian cities to order meals for affected individuals. Thread user @dwi507… Continue reading

Anggota TUDM dilaporkan hilang lebih seminggu selepas mandi di sungai

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang anggota Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia dilaporkan hilang lebih seminggu dengan kali terakhir dikesan selepas mandi bersama rakannya di Sungai Kedondong, Batang Kali. Ketua Polis Daerah Serdang ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad berkata Muhammad Ammar Mohd Ariffin berusia 27 tahun bertugas di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Subang. Beliau kini dalam tempoh menjalani kursus penyelia pengangkutan… Continue reading

Rianlon Corporation labur RM820 juta bangun pusat R&D di Johor

TIANJIN: Rianlon Corporation, konglomerat China terkemuka, menyatakan komitmen melabur sebanyak RM820 juta untuk membangunkan pusat penyelidikan dan pembangunan di Johor. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengesahkan komitmen pelaburan tersebut selepas pertemuan dengan pimpinan syarikat berkenaan. Pelaburan itu turut melibatkan pembangunan kilang yang dijangka mewujudkan peluang pekerjaan berkemahiran tinggi untuk rakyat Malaysia. Rianlon Corporation yang… Continue reading

Anwar gesa Asia laksana kesalingbergantungan berdaulat bina masa depan

TIANJIN: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menggesa negara-negara Asia merintis laluan kesalingbergantungan berdaulat bagi memupuk kestabilan dan keamanan global. Beliau menegaskan kekuatan Asia terletak pada keupayaan mempertahankan kedaulatan masing-masing sambil kekal terbuka antara satu sama lain. Anwar mengingatkan kelemahan globalisasi tidak sepatutnya dijadikan alasan untuk mewujudkan blok eksklusif atau benteng ekonomi. “Pendekatan sedemikian hanya… Continue reading

Anwar gesa Asia laksana kesalingbergantungan berdaulat bina masa depan

Bayer Leverkusen sack Erik Ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches

BAYER Leverkusen have dismissed manager Erik Ten Hag after only two Bundesliga matches in charge. The club announced the decision on Monday, ending the Dutchman’s brief tenure that began in May with a contract until 2027. Sporting director Simon Rolfes described the dismissal as difficult but necessary given the team’s ineffective rebuilding efforts. “The past… Continue reading

MPV ahli parlimen Dungun terbakar di LPT2, tiada kecederaan dilaporkan

DUNGUN: Sebuah kenderaan pelbagai guna milik Ahli Parlimen Dungun Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli terbakar di Kilometer 330 Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 menghala ke Kuala Terengganu. Wan Hassan bersama isteri terselamat tanpa kecederaan setelah berjaya keluar dari kenderaan jenis Toyota Vellfire itu ketika dalam perjalanan pulang ke Dungun dari Kuantan. Kenderaan berkenaan musnah hampir 95% dengan… Continue reading

Empat lelaki maut kereta terbabas rempuh pokok di SKVE

SHAH ALAM: Empat lelaki maut selepas kereta pacuan empat roda yang dinaiki mereka terbabas dan melanggar pokok di Lebuhraya Lembah Klang Selatan pagi tadi. Kemalangan itu dipercayai berpunca daripada pemandu yang hilang kawalan dan dalam keadaan mengantuk ketika dalam perjalanan dari Dengkil ke Banting. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Langat Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi menyatakan semua… Continue reading

Keluarga Wan Ahmad Faris serah memorandum tuntut keadilan kes kematian

KOTA BHARU: Keluarga Allahyarham Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman menyerahkan memorandum kepada kerajaan negeri Kelantan di Kompleks Kota Darul Naim bagi menuntut keadilan mengenai kematian pelajar tingkatan empat itu. Memorandum tersebut diserahkan oleh wakil keluarga Ali Hanafiah Mohamed kepada wakil Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pendidikan negeri Mohd Anas Ridzuan Shamsuddin. Ali Hanafiah menjelaskan memorandum itu mengandungi… Continue reading

MACC freezes RM218 million in Op Sikaro probe on import permit abuse

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen bank accounts totalling approximately RM218 million belonging to individuals and companies involved in illegal import activities. MACC also suspended several import licences allegedly misused for smuggling cigarettes, tobacco, and cigars into the country. Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, Senior Director of MACC’s Special Operations Division, stated these… Continue reading

Malaysia teroka pasaran baharu semikonduktor sebagai usaha pempelbagaian

TIANJIN: Malaysia sedang meneroka pasaran baharu bagi industri semikonduktor sebagai sebahagian usaha pempelbagaian untuk menembusi pasaran baharu dan bukan tradisional. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyatakan China telah mencapai kemajuan luar biasa dalam bidang itu dan Malaysia berhasrat untuk belajar serta meneroka potensi kerjasama dengan rakan setaranya di China. “Malaysia bertuah kerana menjadi hab… Continue reading

JDT sign Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe from Real Zaragoza

JOHOR Darul Ta’zim (JDT) has announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe from Real Zaragoza. The announcement was posted today on the official Johor Southern Tigers Facebook page. “We have signed midfielder Ager Aketxe after confirming the transfer with Real Zaragoza one hour before the transfer window closed last night. “Welcome to the home… Continue reading

Lapan wira sukan termasuk Pearly-Thinaah dilantik Ikon Perpaduan 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Lapan wira sukan negara termasuk beregu wanita utama dan Naib Juara Kejohanan Badminton Dunia Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah telah dilantik sebagai Ikon Perpaduan Tahun 2025. Kementerian Perpaduan Negara memaklumkan turut dilantik pemain badminton pasangan beregu Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izuddin Rumsani serta Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharudin-Yap Roy King. Beregu dart negara Tengku Hadzali Tengku Mustaffar-Tan… Continue reading

Hector ruled out, Hong Wan handed chance with Harimau Malaya

HARIMAU Malaya have suffered a setback ahead of the September international window after naturalised midfielder Hector Havel was ruled out due to a heel injury. Head coach Peter Cklamovski confirmed the development, saying the 29-year-old had to be sidelined following medical advice. “Hector has been ruled out with a minor issue with his foot. “His… Continue reading

Why fear data centres and water, energy and resource-intensive industries?

WATER, energy and resource-intensive industries (WERII) are taking a vital economic spot to spearhead new technologies and solutions to fuel artificial intelligence (AI), net zero solutions and climate adaption and mitigation, among others. However, Malaysia’s policies are not holistically streamlined to mitigate environmental challenges faced by this sector. The Association of Water and Energy Research… Continue reading

Japan eases gun rules for hunters amid rising bear attacks

TOKYO: Japan has relaxed its strict firearm regulations to permit hunters greater use of rifles in built-up areas following a significant increase in bear attacks. Authorities have observed more wild bears entering residential zones due to factors including human population decline and climate change impacts. Four people have died from bear attacks since April this… Continue reading

Ukraine accuses Russia of involvement in lawmaker assassination

KYIV: Ukrainian authorities have directly linked Russia to the assassination of prominent pro-Western politician Andriy Parubiy over the weekend. National police chief Ivan Vygivsky stated that the killing was not accidental and contained clear Russian connections in a social media announcement. Police arrested a suspect who allegedly shot Parubiy eight times in broad daylight while… Continue reading

Will there be stability in the markets in second-half 2025?

AS WE draw the curtain on the first half of 2025, one thing is clear – the road has been anything but smooth. Markets have been tossed by crosscurrents of global conflict, policy shocks, and investor anxiety. And yet, through all the noise, Malaysia has held its ground. The FBM KLCI, though not immune to… Continue reading

Higher retirement age must come with succession planning

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must adopt a phased retirement model and enforce succession planning before raising the retirement age, said IM Possible Solutions Sdn Bhd managing Director Amir Isyam Abdul Rahim. He said increasing the retirement age is inevitable due to the nation’s ageing demographics and longer life expectancy, but warned it could worsen income stagnation,… Continue reading

Afghanistan earthquake kills over 800 in remote mountainous region

JALALABAD: A massive rescue operation continues in Afghanistan after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in a remote mountainous region. Taliban authorities confirmed more than 800 people died in the disaster which struck just before midnight on Monday. The earthquake shook buildings from Kabul to neighbouring Pakistan’s capital Islamabad with more than 1.2… Continue reading

Zelensky to meet European leaders in Paris on Thursday for Ukraine talks

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet European leaders in Paris on Thursday according to a source familiar with the planning. The meeting represents part of an international push to broker an end to Russia’s three and a half year invasion of Ukraine. A source confirmed the planned meeting between Zelensky and European leaders on… Continue reading

ECB chief warns of serious danger if Trump controls US monetary policy

PARIS: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned of serious danger to the global economy if US President Donald Trump gains control over American monetary policy. Lagarde expressed concern about Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to install officials supporting his calls for lower interest rates. She told France’s Radio Classique… Continue reading