September 2025 – Page 125

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

Trump’s Texas redistricting threatens minority voting power in Houston

HOUSTON: President Donald Trump’s strategy to maintain Republican control of Congress through Texas electoral map revisions particularly impacts Manchester Park, a predominantly Latino, low-income Houston neighbourhood surrounded by chemical plants and oil refineries. This area historically formed part of Democratic-held District 29 but now faces exclusion under the newly redrawn boundaries. Republicans aim to secure… Continue reading

Office clerk loses over RM600,000 to phone scam posing as police

GEORGE TOWN: An office clerk lost more than RM600,000 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate posing as police officers. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the 61-year-old woman received a call from an individual claiming to be a bank officer who informed her that someone had used a credit card in her… Continue reading

Rianlon Corp to invest RM820 million in Johor R&D centre

TIANJIN: Leading Chinese conglomerate Rianlon Corporation has committed to invest RM820 million to develop a research and development centre in Johor. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the investment following a meeting with company chairman and chief executive officer Li Haiping and chief technology officer Sun Chunguang. He stated that the investment package also… Continue reading

Bangladesh leader warns of extreme danger if elections are derailed

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader has warned that any deviation from planned elections would be extremely dangerous as violent political rivalries intensify. The warning follows recent protests across the South Asian nation that left a key opposition leader hospitalised. Political parties are fiercely competing for power ahead of the first elections since last year’s uprising that… Continue reading

Kelantan’s Bunga Emas gold flowers on public display for first time

KOTA BHARU: The Bunga Emas Kelantan (gold flowers), a symbol of the state’s rich historical traditions, are now on public display for the very first time. This treasured artefact serves as the centerpiece of the Kelantan Textile and Malay Heritage Festival held at Istana Balai Besar, which runs until 14 September. Protocol officer of the… Continue reading

Women’s Cricket World Cup prize money surpasses men’s by 35%

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council has announced a $13.88 million prize pool for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup, surpassing the men’s edition by more than 35%. This represents a dramatic increase from the $3.5 million prize fund allocated for the 2022 women’s tournament and exceeds the $10 million total offered during the last… Continue reading

Huthi rebels claim missile strike on Red Sea ship after leader’s death

SANA’A: Yemen’s Huthi rebels announced they fired a missile at a commercial tanker in the Red Sea on Monday. This attack occurred just days after an Israeli strike killed their prime minister. The Iran-backed group claimed they successfully hit the Liberian-flagged Scarlet Ray vessel. They previously sank two tankers in July during ongoing regional hostilities.… Continue reading

Over 160 monks gather for National Day blessings ceremony in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: More than 5,000 devotees gathered for a Merdeka Blessings and Maha Sanghikadana programme to pray for Malaysia’s wellbeing one day after the 68th National Day. The event organised by the United Buddhist Order of Malaysia at the SMJK Phor Tay hall began at 7.30 am with barefoot monks walking silently with alms bowls.… Continue reading

RM100 SARA aid helps Seremban family with two months of groceries

SEREMBAN: A one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) payment has helped a family of five in Seremban cover their daily expenses for the next two months. Recent university graduate Norsarah Hishamuddin, 28, from Tampin found the aid particularly meaningful as it enabled her to assist her parents with grocery purchases. Norsarah, along with her two… Continue reading

Japan and South Korea record hottest summer in history for 2025

TOKYO: Japan and South Korea have endured their hottest summers since records began according to official weather agencies. Japan’s average temperature between June and August reached 2.36 degrees Celsius above standard values marking the hottest summer since records started in 1898. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed this summer marked the third consecutive year of record… Continue reading

Police search for missing RMAF airman after river swimming incident

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are searching for a Royal Malaysian Air Force personnel who went missing after swimming in Sungai Kedongdong, Batang Kali on August 23. Serdang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad identified the missing airman as 27 year old Muhammad Ammar Mohd Ariffin from Subang Air Base. Muhammad Ammar was attending a vehicle transport… Continue reading

Indonesia deploys military as protests over lawmaker perks turn deadly

JAKARTA: Thousands of Indonesians protested nationwide as military forces deployed across the capital following deadly unrest over parliamentary allowances. Six people have died during escalating demonstrations that began as peaceful protests against housing allowances nearly ten times Jakarta’s minimum wage. At least three hundred protesters gathered outside parliament in Jakarta while dozens of soldiers monitored… Continue reading

South Korea records hottest summer on record in 2025

SEOUL: South Korea has recorded its hottest summer on record in 2025 according to official data released on Monday. The Korea Meteorological Administration confirmed the average temperature from June first through August thirty first was 25.7 degrees Celsius. This figure represents the highest average temperature since national data collection began in 1973. The previous record… Continue reading

Malawi fuel crisis threatens ruling party in upcoming September elections

LILONGWE: Early morning queues of vehicles stretch around the lone fuel station in Dedza district, forming one of many overnight petrol lines across Malawi. This scene of frustration over chronic fuel shortages represents a growing political liability for President Lazarus Chakwera as he seeks a second term in September 16 elections. Nelson Mazola, a motorcycle… Continue reading

Xi and Putin criticise West at SCO summit in China

TIANJIN: Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin jointly criticised Western nations during a major regional summit in northern China on Monday. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering brought together leaders from ten member states including India, Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian nations. Xi addressed the assembled leaders by highlighting increasing global instability and condemning what… Continue reading

Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China SCO summit

TIANJIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his Ukraine offensive to Moscow’s allies at a major international summit on Monday. Putin blamed Western powers for triggering the three and a half year war that has killed tens of thousands and devastated eastern Ukraine. “This crisis was not triggered by Russia’s attack on Ukraine, but was a… Continue reading

Four killed in SKVE crash after vehicle hits tree near Dengkil

SHAH ALAM: Four men lost their lives when their four-wheel-drive vehicle skidded and collided with a tree on the South Klang Valley Expressway early this morning. Kuala Langat police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi stated that initial investigations suggest the driver may have fallen asleep while travelling from Dengkil to Banting. The driver and his… Continue reading

Anwar calls for sovereign interdependence to build Asia’s resilient future

TIANJIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called upon Asian nations to pursue sovereign interdependence to promote global stability and build a resilient shared future. He emphasised that Asia’s strength lies in preserving sovereignty while maintaining openness toward one another. Anwar cautioned against using globalisation’s flaws to justify exclusionary blocs or economic fortresses. Such… Continue reading

Family of Wan Ahmad Faris seeks justice with memorandum to Kelantan government

KOTA BHARU: The family of Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman submitted a memorandum to the Kelantan state government today seeking justice for his death. Wan Ahmad Faris was a Form Four tahfiz student found hanged in a school toilet in December 2013. Family representative Ali Hanafiah Mohamed presented the memorandum at the Kota Darul… Continue reading

Seven-year-old boy drowns in Bintulu water catchment area

BINTULU: A seven-year-old boy drowned in a water catchment area near the Spait traffic lights along Jalan Celestine Ujang yesterday. Bintulu district police chief Superintendent Nixon Joshua Ali stated that police received a call around 8.30 pm from a man reporting his missing son near the junction to Taman Seri Pelabuhan. Police MPV Unit personnel… Continue reading

China to showcase new missiles and laser weapons at Beijing military parade

BEIJING: China will showcase a range of new weapons during a major military parade on Wednesday in a display of strength challenging United States military dominance. Military experts have analysed social media photos and footage from recent rehearsals showing anti-ship missiles, cutting-edge underwater drones, and anti-missile systems. Officials have kept secret the list of hardware… Continue reading

Dungun MP’s car catches fire on highway, couple unharmed

A multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) belonging to Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli, the Dungun MP, was destroyed in a fire on the East Coast Highway Two (LPT2) near the Paka Toll Plaza. The incident occurred around 12.15pm as the MP and his wife, Siti Zaliha Mohamad, were traveling from Kuantan to Dungun. According to a report by… Continue reading

World Bank approves US$105 million for education improvement project in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The World Bank has approved a total of US$105 million in credit and grant to support an education improvement project in Cambodia, expected to benefit over 1.7 million children, it said on Monday, reported Xinhua. The approved amount, including a US$100-million credit and a US$5-million grant, will be used to strengthen foundational literacy… Continue reading

Former Danish minister faces verdict in child pornography possession case

COPENHAGEN: A Danish court will deliver its verdict on Monday against former industry minister Henrik Sass Larsen regarding child pornography possession charges. The former Social Democrat minister has admitted possessing over six thousand photographs and two thousand videos depicting child sexual abuse on his computer. Larsen has denied the charges by claiming he sought the… Continue reading

Australian police say fugitive gunman is being helped by locals

SYDNEY: Australian police believe a fugitive gunman accused of killing two officers is receiving assistance from local residents. The manhunt for heavily armed suspect Dezi Freeman entered its seventh day after he fled into bushland following a shootout with police. Freeman allegedly opened fire on officers executing a search warrant at his property in Porepunkah,… Continue reading

Cholera outbreaks worsening, spreading to 31 countries: WHO

GENEVA: The global cholera situation is worsening, with outbreaks across 31 countries and a surging fatality rate, the World Health Organization said Friday. “Given the scale, severity, and interconnected nature of these outbreaks, the risk of further spread within and between countries is considered very high,“ it said. The UN health agency said the deteriorating… Continue reading

Port Klang ranks 10th among world’s busiest container ports in 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia celebrates a historic maritime milestone as Lloyd’s List 2025 has ranked Port Klang at the 10th position in the Top 100 Ports list, making it one of the world’s top 10 busiest container ports for the first time. The Ministry of Transport said Port Klang has surpassed Hong Kong in the rankings, underscoring… Continue reading

Asia perlu teraju orde ekonomi dunia baharu, tulis semula lembaran agenda sendiri – PM Anwar

TIANJIN: Asia perlu menerajui era orde ekonomi global seterusnya dengan menulis semula lembaran agenda sendiri dan pada masa sama menentukan hala tuju masa depan. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ketika menekankan perkara itu berkata kalangan negara Asia perlu memikul tanggungjawab untuk memastikan lembaran seterusnya turut ditentukan juga oleh Asia. Beliau berkata landskap ekonomi global… Continue reading

Two Bangladeshi workers killed in Kuala Lipis vehicle accident

KUANTAN: Two Bangladeshi plantation workers died when their Toyota Hilux overturned on Jalan Ladang Argopolitan Gahai in Kuala Lipis yesterday. The victims, identified as 24-year-old Md Shamim Reza and 26-year-old Tuhin Ali, were seated at the back of the vehicle during the accident. Lipis police chief Superintendent Ismail Man confirmed both men were crushed by… Continue reading

Perak Craft Festival 2025 targets RM1.4 mil in craft sales

TELUK INTAN: The Perak Craft Festival 2025 has set an ambitious sales target of RM1.4 million as it continues at Dataran Menara Condong Teluk Intan. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture secretary-general Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot (pic) expressed confidence in achieving this goal based on last year’s successful sales of RM1.12 million. Kraftangan Malaysia is… Continue reading

Nafuzi gesa pemain beri aksi terbaik layak ke Piala Asia B-23

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengendali skuad bawah 23 (B-23) negara Nafuzi Zain mengakui barisan pemain yang dipanggil bagi Kelayakan Piala Asia B-23 2026 pada Rabu ini mampu untuk menghasilkan keputusan positif di kejohanan berkenaan. Justeru beliau berharap pemain-pemain yang disenaraikan dapat memberikan aksi yang cemerlang untuk mara ke pusingan akhir Piala Asia B-23 yang dijadualkan berlangsung di… Continue reading

Dua warga Bangladesh maut dihempap pacuan empat roda di Kuala Lipis

KUANTAN: Dua pekerja ladang warga Bangladesh maut selepas kenderaan pacuan empat roda Toyota Hilux yang dinaiki mereka terbabas dan terbalik di Jalan Ladang Argopolitan Gahai, Kampung Tanjung Gahai, Kuala Lipis, semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Lipis Supt Ismail Man berkata Md. Shamim Reza, 24, dan Tuhin Ali, 26, yang berada di bahagian belakang kenderaan telah dihempap… Continue reading

Eight sports heroes named as Unity Icons for 2025 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight national sports heroes have been named as Unity Icons for 2025, with six of them representing the country in badminton. The Ministry of National Unity announced that the honourees include men’s badminton doubles players Goh Sze Fei, Nur Izuddin Rumsani (pic), Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharudin, and Yap Roy King, as well as… Continue reading

Terengganu terima jambatan Bailey RM4.55 juta persediaan Monsun Timur Laut

DUNGUN: Terengganu muncul antara negeri pertama menerima jambatan Bailey sebagai aset strategik untuk menghadapi Monsun Timur Laut (MTL). Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Infrastruktur, Utiliti dan Pembangunan Luar Bandar negeri Datuk Hanafiah Mat menyatakan jambatan bernilai 4.55 juta ringgit itu disediakan Kerajaan Persekutuan melalui peruntukan Sistem Maklumat Rekod-Rekod Jalan Raya Malaysia (MARRIS). “Jambatan sepanjang 42.67 meter dengan lebar… Continue reading

Cybercriminals exploit online SIM card sales for fraud schemes

KUALA LUMPUR: Cybercriminals are exploiting the online sale of SIM cards on e-commerce platforms to commit various crimes, including fraud, by using falsified identities. Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) president Siraj Jalil said the fraud, known as the SIM card mule scheme, occurs when prepaid SIM cards are sold online, allowing criminals to operate undetected… Continue reading

850,000 penerima Penghargaan SARA belanja RM50 juta pada hari pertama

KUALA LUMPUR: Kira-kira 850,000 rakyat berbelanja lebih 50 juta ringgit pada hari pertama pelaksanaan Penghargaan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) setakat 9.30 malam ini. Kementerian Kewangan memaklumkan sistem mengalami transaksi mendadak berikutan sambutan tinggi daripada penerima Penghargaan SARA. Situasi berkenaan menyebabkan sistem terminal pembayaran yang dikendalikan melalui rangkaian MyKasih mengalami penurunan prestasi yang ketara di beberapa… Continue reading

Keamanan Malaysia amat berharga, perpaduan mesti dipertahankan

PUTRAJAYA: Ketika cahaya matahari mula menyinari bumi Putrajaya semalam, lautan rakyat Malaysia sudah memenuhi Dataran Putrajaya, wajah mereka berseri-seri dengan rasa penuh bangga manakala Jalur Gemilang berkibar megah di langit pagi. Udara bergema dengan irama pancaragam, sorakan tulus ikhlas murid-murid sekolah serta wajah-wajah perpaduan penuh semangat yang telah mencerminkan perjalanan negara kita. Namun, di sebalik… Continue reading

Malaysia explores new semiconductor markets with China and Japan

TIANJIN: Malaysia is actively exploring new markets for its semiconductor industry as part of strategic diversification into non-traditional markets. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted China’s phenomenal advancement in semiconductors as a key opportunity for Malaysian collaboration. “Malaysia is fortunate to become the hub of semiconductors in Southeast Asia…with more than 60 per cent… Continue reading

Prinsip saling menghormati, adil dan saksama perkukuh perpaduan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Rakyat Malaysia perlu terus teguh menjunjung prinsip saling menghormati, keadilan dan kesaksamaan untuk memastikan negara kekal makmur bersatu serta harmoni, kata aktivis perpaduan Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Beliau berkata negara kini berdepan pelbagai cabaran dalam usaha membina dan mengekalkan perpaduan dalam kalangan masyarakat yang berbilang kaum, agama dan budaya. “Perdana Menteri (Datuk… Continue reading

Polis jejaki dua suspek letupan kedai di Ipoh, kesan bahan letupan kuasa rendah

IPOH: Polis sedang menjejaki dua suspek yang disyaki terlibat dalam kejadian letupan di sebuah premis perniagaan di Panorama Lapangan Perdana di sini, awal pagi semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad berkata dalam kejadian pada 4.58 pagi itu, dua lelaki menaiki sebuah motosikal dipercayai meletakkan satu objek dipercayai bahan letupan di… Continue reading

Malaysian arms smuggler caught with M4 rifles at Thai border

PETALING JAYA: Thai authorities have successfully intercepted a cross-border weapons smuggling operation, arresting a Malaysian national who was sporting military-grade firearms into Thailand. The arrest occurred on Saturday, August 30, when officers from Sadao police station established a routine checkpoint along Kanchanawanit Road in Sadao district. According to Thai Examiner, under the leadership of Police… Continue reading

Punjab floods washed away thousands of villages and farms; now the devastation threatens Pakistan’s economy

CHINIOT: Across the fertile plains of Pakistan’s Punjab, families are struggling to rebuild their lives after the worst flooding in decades swept away homes, destroyed crops, and drowned livestock. “Thirteen of my 15 acres are gone,“ said Muhammad Amjad, 45, a rice and potato farmer in Chiniot, as he stood by submerged fields. “Our rice… Continue reading

Punjab floods washed away thousands of villages and farms; now the devastation threatens Pakistan’s economy

Afghanistan earthquake kills 622 with more than 1,500 injured

KABUL: About 622 people were killed and more than 1,500 injured in an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried the wounded to safety from rubble being combed in the hunt for survivors. The disaster will further stretch the resources of the South Asian nation already grappling with humanitarian crises,… Continue reading

Terengganu receives RM4.55 million Bailey bridge for monsoon readiness

DUNGUN: The Terengganu government has received a Bailey bridge as a strategic asset to enhance its response capabilities during natural disasters including major floods and landslides. State Infrastructure, Utilities and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Hanafiah Mat confirmed Terengganu is among the first states to receive this infrastructure through federal government allocation. “The 140-foot-long bridge,… Continue reading