SEMENYIH: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) memberi jaminan tidak akan melindungi mana-mana individu jika siasatan terhadap kematian penuntut Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Syamsul Haris Shamsudin mendapati wujud unsur buli atau jenayah. Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir berkata laporan jawatankuasa bagi menyiasat kematian pegawai kadet Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan (PALAPES) UTM itu dijangka…
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CHICAGO: US President Donald Trump called on China to quadruple its soybean purchases from the US in a late-night social media post. His statement sent Chicago soybean prices up by 2.38% to $10.11 a bushel in early trading on Monday. China, the world’s top soybean importer, bought about 105 million metric tons last year, with…
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TOKYO: Japanese football has paid tribute to Kunishige Kamamoto after the country’s most prolific striker died aged 81. Kamamoto, who scored 75 goals in 76 appearances for Japan, died on Sunday of pneumonia. “Mr. Kamamoto was truly an unparalleled striker,“ Japan Football Association president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said in a statement. The Kyoto native is best…
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THE Road Transport Department (RTD) has launched an investigation into a viral video capturing multiple traffic violations at a school zone intersection along Jalan Sultanah in Alor Star, Kedah where numerous drivers were recorded ignoring traffic signals designed to protect schoolchildren. The 32-second footage via X, which has gained widespread attention online, documents approximately a…
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NEW DELHI: Calls to boycott American brands are growing in India after former US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Multinationals like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Apple face backlash as anti-American sentiment rises. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters and business leaders are pushing for local alternatives to US products. India is…
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NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court has ordered the immediate removal of tens of thousands of stray dogs from the capital due to rising public safety concerns. The decision follows a sharp increase in dog bite incidents, particularly affecting children and elderly residents. Official data from 2012 estimates at least 60,000 strays roam Delhi’s streets, though…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) melalui Johor Special Water (JSW) mampu membekalkan sehingga 12 juta liter sehari (JLH) air dipulih guna kepada dua pusat data di negeri ini, sekali gus mengurangkan kebergantungan terhadap bekalan air negeri. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata bekalan itu disalurkan kepada Bridge Data Centres (BDC)…
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SARATOK: Operasi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) bagi seorang kru kapal warga Myanmar yang terjatuh ke Sungai Krian pada Jumaat lepas berakhir hari ini. Jasad mangsa ditemui dalam keadaan tidak sempurna di Lubuk Petan, Kampung Kupang. Pusat Gerakan Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Sarawak mengesahkan penemuan mayat Thu Htoo Aung, 20 tahun. “Pada 12.23…
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SEOUL: South Korea will pardon former justice minister Cho Kuk this week after he served less than half of his two-year sentence for academic fraud. The scandal involved forged documents to secure college admissions advantages for his children. Cho, once a rising political star, had been considered a potential presidential candidate before the 2019 scandal.…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Program Bakat Jangka Pendek Semikonduktor Belanda-Asia Tenggara (NL-SEA) yang julung kali diadakan bermula di sini pada Isnin, menghimpunkan 52 pelajar cemerlang STEM dari enam negara Asia Tenggara untuk mengikuti latihan intensif mengenai industri semikonduktor. Inisiatif berimpak tinggi yang berlangsung hingga 22 Ogos itu menandakan langkah penting ke arah memperkukuh saluran bakat dalam ekosistem…
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TEHRAN: The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, will visit Iraq and Lebanon in a three-day diplomatic trip. State television confirmed Larijani’s departure on Monday, marking his first foreign visit since assuming office last week. In Iraq, he is expected to sign a bilateral security agreement before proceeding to Lebanon for high-level…
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KUALA TERENGGANU: The Education Ministry has directed state education directors and district officers to perform unannounced school inspections to address bullying. Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad stated that officials must also visit boarding schools at night to observe student living conditions. “We might visit schools unexpectedly to assess the environment and dormitories,“ he told…
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TUMPAT: Sebanyak 128 jeti haram di sepanjang Sungai Golok dari Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat hingga Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas bakal dirobohkan oleh pihak berkuasa tempatan. Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat berkata tindakan ini bertujuan memperkukuh kawalan sempadan dan mengekang jenayah rentas sempadan Malaysia-Thailand. “Jeti yang dirobohkan ini dijangka dapat menghapuskan sepenuhnya penggunaan laluan tidak…
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Credit: Oscar Ling Chai Yew – via BERNAMA SIBU: Small and medium-sized supermarkets and grocery stores in Sibu are encouraged to register as partners under the Kedai MyKasih programme. The initiative aims to expand market reach and increase income for local traders. Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew highlighted that participation allows traders to serve…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang wanita mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas pertuduhan cuba membunuh seorang anggota polis dengan melanggarnya, awal bulan ini. Cham Shan Jer, 31, didakwa melanggar Koperal Muhamad Fahrulradi Sabran menggunakan sebuah kereta di Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak di sini pada 11.15 malam 1 Ogos lepas. Pertuduhan dikemukakan mengikut…
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ISTANBUL: Saluran berita Al Jazeera menyifatkan pembunuhan wartawannya secara sengaja oleh Israel di Semenanjung Gaza sebagai “cubaan terdesak untuk menyekat suara sebelum pencerobohan Gaza.” Menurut Anadolu Ajansi (AA), saluran berpangkalan di Qatar itu mengeluarkan kenyataan susulan tindakan Israel menyasarkan secara langsung sebuah khemah wartawan berhampiran Hospital Al-Shifa di Bandaraya Gaza yang mengakibatkan kematian lima wartawan,…
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NEW YORK: Cubaan Israel untuk menduduki Semenanjung Gaza mesti ditentang sekeras-kerasnya, kata Wakil Tetap China ke Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) Fu Cong. Beliau membuat gesaan itu semasa sesi tergempar Majlis Keselamatan PBB (UNSC) pada Ahad susulan Kabinet Keselamatan Israel meluluskan rancangan pengambilalihan kawalan ke atas Bandar Gaza. Fu berkata Gaza adalah milik rakyat Palestin dan…
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KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Health Department issued 8,369 notices under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), collecting almost RM2 million in fines from October last year to July this year. Its director, Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin, said it involved 7,219 cases in designated no-smoking areas, 658 cases of failure…
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SEPANG: Seorang pemandu lori dan kelindannya ditahan bersama rokok yang disyaki tidak bercukai kastam bernilai RM13.45 juta. Operasi itu dijalankan di Plaza Tol MEX, Lebuhraya KL-Putrajaya, Cyberjaya pada 3 Ogos lalu. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar berkata kedua-dua lelaki tempatan berusia 35 dan 38 tahun itu ditahan pukul 2.30 petang. Mereka sedang memandu lori…
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KUALA TERENGGANU: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) will host the Larian ERAT Malaysia 2025 on 13 September to mark Malaysia Day. The 5km fun run carries the theme “Integriti Dijulang, Negara Bermaruah” and will begin and end at Dataran Batu Buruk. Participants will pass the city’s iconic Drawbridge during the event. Registration is free…
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TUMPAT: A total of 128 illegal jetties along Sungai Golok, stretching from Pengkalan Kubor in Tumpat to Rantau Panjang in Pasir Mas, will be demolished by local authorities. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stated that the move aims to strengthen border control and curb cross-border crimes between Malaysia and Thailand. “The demolition of…
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KOTA BHARU: Sebanyak 8,369 notis dikeluarkan terhadap individu dan pemilik premis di Kelantan atas pelbagai kesalahan di bawah Akta Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2024 (Akta 852), sejak Oktober tahun lepas hingga Julai lepas. Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin berkata kompaun bernilai hampir RM2 juta itu membabitkan 7,219 kes merokok di kawasan…
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SRI GADING: The Merdeka Eve celebration on 30 August will feature multicultural performances, including kompang and lion dance displays. Aminolhuda Hassan, the local MP, said the event at Dewan Hj Aminolhuda aims to attract over 500 visitors. He added that the festivities will include patriotic singing competitions and a Rukun Negara pledge. “When we involve…
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Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. – BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering a united, inclusive, and data-centric ASEAN during its 2025 chairmanship, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The nation aims to enhance statistical capabilities, align regional indicators, and ensure measurable progress that strengthens governance and…
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KOTA BHARU: Vape traders in Kelantan are reportedly disguising their operations behind legitimate businesses to avoid enforcement. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah revealed the tactic is used to bypass regulations on unlicensed vape sales. “These premises appear to be running normal operations, but are selling vape products illegally,” he…
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KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have confirmed clear signs of abuse in the death of a 23-month-old boy in Kampung Banggol, Manir. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the post-mortem revealed bleeding in the head and bruises on the victim’s body. The boy’s biological father and stepmother, along with a doctor and nurse from Sultanah…
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AN Opinion article titled “New hospitals a welcome step but who will staff them?” published in theSun on Aug 6, 2025 incorrectly included a mention that the National Heart Institute has three operating theatres that are currently closed. It has come to our attention that this is not the case. The error is regretted.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a former personal assistant of an MP for uploading a video without authorisation. The suspect, aged 43, was detained in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, following a complaint from the MP. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohd Azam Ismail confirmed the arrest occurred at 11.30 am last Friday. The MP discovered…
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JOHOR BAHRU: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) and Johor Special Water (JSW) have entered a strategic partnership to develop reclaimed water for Johor’s growing data centre industry. IWK CEO M. Narendran confirmed the signing of three agreements to supply treated effluent to two data centres in the state. The treated water will be…
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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. – BERNAMA PUTRAJAYA: The government has amended the Penal Code to strengthen laws against bullying, harassment, insults, and identity misuse, particularly online. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said confirmed the changes…
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MALAYSIAN entertainer and social media influencer Haoren has publicly apologised following widespread criticism over his conduct during the national anthem at a recent awards ceremony. The controversy erupted when footage surfaced showing Haoren recording his companions on his mobile device while “Negaraku” was being performed at the ‘8TV CUCKOO Starfluencer Awards 2025’. The clip quickly…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan seorang lelaki yang juga bekas pembantu peribadi kepada seorang Ahli Parlimen kerana memuat naik video milik wakil rakyat itu tanpa kebenaran dan pengetahuan di akaun Facebook miliknya. Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya ACP Mohd Azam Ismail berkata individu berusia 43 tahun itu ditahan pada 11.30 pagi, Jumaat lepas di Pasir Mas,…
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Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) director-general Dr Hazami Jahari. – BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR: The national language remains a cornerstone of patriotism in Malaysia, expressed through poetry, songs, and literature. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) director-general Dr Hazami Jahari emphasised the enduring relevance of Malay in artistic works to cultivate national pride. “Contemporary artistic works tend…
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KUALA LUMPUR: A woman has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to attempting to murder a police officer by ramming her car into him earlier this month. Cham Shan Jer, 31, allegedly struck Cpl Muhamad Fahrulradi Sabran at Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak, around 11.15 pm on Aug 1. She faces charges under Section 307…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Johor mencipta sejarah menerusi pembinaan loji bekalan air pulih guna berskala besar pertama yang dikhaskan bagi operasi pusat data di Ulu Tiram di sini. Presiden Bridge Data Centres (BDC) Eric Fan berkata projek yang bermula kira-kira 10 bulan lepas merangkumi sistem talian paip penuh untuk membawa air sisa perbandaran terus ke kemudahan rawatan…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed building a vertical school in the Residensi Aman MADANI area. The proposal follows discussions with developers and government agencies after the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in Bandar Sri Permaisuri. Anwar highlighted the need for a new school due to limited capacity at the existing primary school.…
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ALOR GAJAH: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Melaka branch has conducted its Safe Internet Campaign in 66 schools across the state since the beginning of 2025. State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan highlighted the campaign as a high-impact initiative to foster digital responsibility. “Alhamdulillah, the implementation…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mencadangkan pembinaan sekolah menegak di kawasan Residensi Aman MADANI bagi menampung keperluan pendidikan penduduk setempat. Beliau berkata cadangan itu susulan perbincangan bersama pemaju, kementerian dan agensi berkaitan selepas perasmian majlis pecah tanah residensi berkenaan di Bandar Sri Permaisuri di sini pada 6 Ogos lepas. “Walaupun terdapat sekolah…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) menjangka aliran harga minyak yang rendah ketika ini akan berterusan dan berada dalam jajaran US$64 hingga US$65 setong, kata Naib Presiden Eksekutif dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Perniagaan Huluannya Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab. Justeru, katanya, Petronas sedang mengkaji semula kecekapan operasi dan kosnya serta pendekatan dari segi penyelenggaraan, operasi lapangan,…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Penggunaan bahasa kebangsaan dalam karya seni seperti puisi, sajak, dan lirik lagu terus memainkan peranan penting dalam membangkitkan semangat patriotik rakyat Malaysia. Ketua Pengarah Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Dr Hazami Jahari berkata usaha memartabatkan bahasa Melayu menerusi seni bermula sejak sebelum kemerdekaan. “Hasil seni hari ini lebih menjurus kepada pengisian makna kemerdekaan…
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LONDON: Donald Trump congratulated Grant Forrest on his “brilliant golf” after a four-shot win Sunday in a Scottish Championship tournament played on a course owned by the President of the United States. It was the second time Forrest, a 32-year-old Scot, had enjoyed a professional title success on home soil, with his victory on the…
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KOTA BHARU: Nur Syafienaz Nazri, an 18-year-old from the Temiar tribe, has become the first Orang Asli student to study Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) at the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Kota Bharu. The Gua Musang native, who hails from Kampung Lambok, Kuala Betis, aims to use education as a tool to…
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PUTRAJAYA: The government has introduced new provisions in the Penal Code to address cases of bullying, harassment, defamation, and identity misuse, including online offences. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the amendments were made through the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 [Act A1750], which received…
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KOTA BHARU: Peniaga rokok elektronik atau vape di Kelantan dikesan menjalankan perniagaan mereka dengan berselindung di sebalik premis yang berdaftar atas nama perniagaan lain seperti kedai elektronik, kedai minyak wangi dan aksesori telefon. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kerajaan Tempatan, Perumahan, Kesihatan dan Alam Sekitar negeri Hilmi Abdullah berkata taktik berkenaan dipercayai digunakan bagi mengelakkan jualan tanpa lesen…
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NATIONAL wushu athlete Tan Cheong Min has described her World Games gold medal as an early National Day gift for Malaysia. She secured the victory last Saturday, marking a historic moment as wushu debuted as an official event at the World Games. “This gold medal is not just for me. It is for Malaysia and…
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ALOR GAJAH: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) Melaka telah melaksanakan Kempen Internet Selamat (KIS) di 66 sekolah di sekitar Melaka melibatkan 2,200 peserta, sejak awal tahun ini. Exco Sains, Teknologi, Inovasi dan Komunikasi Digital Melaka Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan berkata kempen tersebut merupakan inisiatif berimpak tinggi yang mencerminkan komitmen kerajaan negeri dalam membentuk generasi…
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A viral video circulating on X shows a chaotic scene at what appears to be a shopping complex or grocery store, where a man was allegedly caught stealing before attempting to flee. Eyewitnesses said that as he was being chased and cornered by members of the public, the suspect suddenly tried to grab a baby…
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PUTRAJAYA: Kerajaan telah memperkenalkan peruntukan baharu dalam Kanun Keseksaan bagi menangani kes buli, gangguan, penghinaan dan penyalahgunaan maklumat identiti, termasuk yang dilakukan secara dalam talian. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said berkata pindaan itu dimasukkan melalui Akta Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2025 [Akta A1750] yang mendapat Perkenan Diraja…
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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) will submit a proposal to the government to completely ban the use of electronic cigarettes or vape, including online sales, to break the chain of synthetic drug transmission in the country. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, who is also National PEMADAM chairman, said this…
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PUTRAJAYA: Persatuan Mencegah Dadah Malaysia (Pemadam) Kebangsaan akan mengemukakan usul kepada kerajaan untuk mengharamkan sepenuhnya penggunaan dan penjualan vape secara dalam talian. Langkah ini bertujuan memutus rantaian penularan dadah sintetik yang semakin membimbangkan di negara ini. Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri yang juga Yang Dipertua Pemadam Kebangsaan Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah berkata vape kini…
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