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BNM launches national financial literacy strategy 2026-2030

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia has launched the National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 with a broader vision and stronger commitment. Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the strategy is anchored on three complementary priorities of inclusion, digitalisation, and monitoring. He explained that inclusion ensures every segment of society benefits regardless of age, income,… Continue reading

Pengantaraan penyelesaian utama pertikaian perceraian secara holistik – Hakim

PETALING JAYA: Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Datuk Lee Swee Seng menyifatkan pengantaraan sebagai kaedah paling wajar dan holistik dalam menyelesaikan pertikaian berkaitan perceraian kerana pergolakan emosi dalam kes kekeluargaan tidak dapat dijangka. Lee, yang pernah berkhidmat sebagai hakim mahkamah keluarga pada 2015, berkata hal ini penting kerana kes perceraian lazimnya mengambil masa kira-kira lima tahun untuk… Continue reading

30,000 usahawan seluruh negara nikmati pembiayaan RM816 juta TEKUN

KOTA BELUD: Kementerian Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi (KUSKOP) menerusi agensinya, Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga (TEKUN) Nasional menyalurkan RM816 juta pembiayaan kepada lebih 30,000 usahawan di seluruh negara dari Januari hingga September tahun ini. Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Ewon Benedick berkata daripada jumlah itu, RM95 juta disalurkan kepada 4,150 usahawan di Sabah. Beliau… Continue reading

Bank Negara, PayNet to roll out AI-powered fraud detection system next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) are developing an artificial intelligence-based fraud detection system targeted for rollout next year. BNM deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said the system is being designed using machine learning, large language models , and AI to create predictive analysis from existing transaction data.… Continue reading

Boeing 777X to be delayed till 2027

SEATTLE: Delivery of Boeing’s 777X jet is being pushed back to early 2027, instead of next year, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer for Boeing’s newest widebody aircraft, is already preparing for a setback and not including the 777X in its fleet plans until… Continue reading

Apple pulls immigration tracker from app store

WASHINGTON: Apple removed on Thursday several apps used to anonymously report the movements of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from its app store, reportedly following Trump administration pressure. The apps had become increasingly popular in recent months as President Donald Trump’s deportation drive gained steam in cities around the country. But Trump administration… Continue reading

China trials ‘energy-saving’ underwater data centres

NANTONG: Power-hungry data centres run hot, so one Chinese company is planning to submerge a pod of servers in the sea off Shanghai with hopes of solving computing’s energy woes. On a wharf near the city, workers were finishing off the large yellow capsule – a foray into alternative tech infrastructure that faces questions over… Continue reading

Federal Reserve revamp not revolutionary enough

DONALD Trump’s second administration has upended long-standing conventions in diplomacy, defence, fiscal policy, trade, public health, and more. Now the president’s “America First” policy is coming for the Federal Reserve. Critics led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are challenging the central bank’s governance and its rate-setting models. Yet monetary policy is perhaps the one area… Continue reading

Lebih ramai rakyat perlu nikmati manfaat pertumbuhan ekonomi, literasi kewangan – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan kerajaan mahu lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia mendapat manfaat daripada pertumbuhan ekonomi serta literasi kewangan dan bukan hanya kelompok kecil dalam masyarakat terutamanya golongan elit. Beliau berkata tahap celik kewangan amat penting untuk memperkukuh daya tahan rakyat dalam menghadapi cabaran ekonomi, sekali gus mengelakkan mereka mudah terjebak… Continue reading

National Education Council to strengthen system against AI challenges

NILAI: The National Education Council (MPN) expected to be established this year will help strengthen and advance the country’s education system against artificial intelligence (AI) challenges. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir stated that the global education landscape is changing rapidly with many countries rethinking their approaches due to AI’s rise. “AI… Continue reading

MBSB provides RM1.3 billion financing to propel Weststar’s expansion

SUBANG: MBSB Bhd and The Weststar Group have entered into a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that marks a significant step forward for Malaysia’s aviation and aerospace sector. The collaboration builds on an RM1.3 billion syndicated Islamic financing facility in which MBSB Bank is a participant, and MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) acted as… Continue reading

Last GSF aid ship Marinette intercepted by Israeli military near Gaza

SEPANG: The Marinette, the final vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla mission carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was intercepted by the Israeli military this afternoon. Hopes for delivering aid to the Palestinian people ended when armed Israeli soldiers boarded the ship at 3.30 pm Malaysian time. Live footage from the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre showed… Continue reading

Malaysia civil servants save 2.5 hours daily with AI adoption

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian civil servants are saving an average of 2.5 hours daily through artificial intelligence adoption according to the world’s largest civil servant survey. World Bank Lead Economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi revealed these findings from a survey of over 16,500 officers across all 28 federal ministries conducted with the Public Service Department. He… Continue reading

PM Anwar calls for wider economic growth benefits and financial literacy

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the government wants more Malaysians to benefit from economic growth and financial literacy, not just a small segment of society, particularly the elite. He stated that the level of financial literacy is crucial to strengthening the people’s resilience in facing economic challenges and to… Continue reading

Federal Court judge endorses mediation as best path in divorce disputes

PETALING JAYA: Federal Court Judge Datuk Lee Swee Seng has endorsed mediation as the most sensible and holistic way to resolve divorce disputes. He noted that divorce cases can typically take up to five years to conclude based on his experience as a family court judge in 2015. Lee emphasised that mediation allows parties to… Continue reading

PM Anwar nikmati nasi kandar tertua, rasmi cawangan Hameediyah Masjid India

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini meluangkan masa menikmati hidangan nasi kandar di Restoran Hameediyah Masjid India, yang diiktiraf sebagai restoran nasi kandar tertua di negara ini. Anwar tiba kira-kira 2.30 petang dan disambut oleh pemilik generasi ketujuh restoran berkenaan, Ahamed Seeni Pakir Abdul Shukur, bersama warga kerja Hameediyah. Terdahulu, beliau… Continue reading

PM Anwar mahu MPN bina masa depan pendidikan berdaya saing, berjati diri

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan Majlis Pendidikan Negara (MPN) perlu memperhalusi isu-isu mendesak termasuk pelaksanaan Sains, Teknologi, Kejuruteraan dan Matematik (STEM), kecerdasan buatan (AI) serta penguasaan Bahasa Melayu, demi membina masa depan pendidikan yang berdaya saing dan berakar pada jati diri. Menerusi hantaran di Facebook, Anwar berkata MPN turut diminta memberi… Continue reading

Steven Sim seru solidariti global untuk GSF di Forum Keselamatan Sosial Sedunia

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim menyuarakan solidariti terhadap Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) pada Forum Keselamatan Sosial Sedunia (WSSF) 2025 yang menghimpunkan perwakilan dari lebih 130 negara. Beliau menggesa masyarakat antarabangsa bersatu menentang ketidakadilan dan bertindak menghentikan kekejaman yang masih berterusan dalam ucapannya pada Majlis Makan Malam Gala WSSF. Sim menyatakan tanggungjawab melindungi rakyat… Continue reading

Malaysia setting example for region in GovTech-driven productivity: World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well-positioned to lead the region in Government Technology-driven (GovTech-driven) productivity, and the country is setting an example for the region on how the push for digital government can drive productivity and build trust between citizens and government. World Bank division director for the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei Zafer MustafaoÄŸlu said the… Continue reading

UK names Mullally as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England

CANTERBURY: Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role. Mullally also becomes the ceromonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper… Continue reading

Uzbekistan targets over 15,000 Malaysian tourists with new flights

GEORGE TOWN: Uzbekistan is projecting a surge in Malaysian tourist arrivals this year driven by expanded air connectivity and the introduction of umrah-plus packages that combine pilgrimage with cultural tours. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Karomidin Gadoev, said that bilateral tourism exchanges have grown significantly, with Malaysian arrivals doubling last year. He confirmed that about 4,500… Continue reading

Tanjung Bin power plant fire contained with no casualties reported

JOHOR BAHRU: Malakoff Corporation Bhd has confirmed no fatalities or injuries occurred during a fire at its Tanjung Bin Energy Power Plant in Pontian last night. The affected areas have been safely cordoned off with precautionary measures implemented to protect staff, on-site personnel and the surrounding community. The fire broke out at approximately 8 pm… Continue reading

Mechanic pleads not guilty in RM2.1 million gang robbery case

KUALA LUMPUR: A mechanic pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to a charge of gang robbery against a Chinese national involving losses exceeding 2.1 million ringgit. Syed Ali Imran Alqudri Syed Zulkefeli @ Syed Zulalqudri, 42, was charged with jointly committing the offence with two individuals who have already been charged and another… Continue reading

Prime Minister opens Hameediyah Restaurant’s sixth branch in Semua House

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the opening of Hameediyah Restaurant’s new branch at Semua House mall today. This marks the sixth branch for Malaysia’s oldest nasi kandar restaurant chain. He arrived at approximately 2.30 pm and received a warm welcome from seventh-generation owner Ahamed Seeni Pakir Abdul Shukur and restaurant staff.… Continue reading

Penang launches VIP digital platform for enhanced city management

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council has launched the Virtual Island of Penang platform to enhance overall city management through integrated real-time data. Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran described the RM30 million platform as a digital twin system that comprehensively maps urban infrastructure. Penang has become the first in Malaysia and potentially the region to… Continue reading

Anwar urges education council to focus on STEM, AI and language skills

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the National Education Council to address key issues including STEM, artificial intelligence and Malay language proficiency. He emphasised the need to enhance English and History education while recognising religious and traditional schools’ roles. Anwar also promoted stronger collaboration between universities and the Academy of Sciences… Continue reading

Anwar condemns Israel labelling GSF activists as terrorists

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Israel’s allegations labelling Global Sumud Flotilla activists as terrorists as insolent. He stated that the GSF’s voyage to Gaza constituted a humanitarian mission to assist Palestinians oppressed by the Zionist regime. Anwar emphasised that the Zionist regime represents the true terrorist entity in reality. He… Continue reading

Jesselton Docklands to drive Sabah’s economic transformation

KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is confident the RM4.2 billion Jesselton Docklands city waterfront project will be a key driver of Sabah’s economic transformation. He stated the development on the prime 14.16-hectare site will be a catalyst for job creation and will attract investments while boosting tourism. The project is also expected… Continue reading

UK names Mullally as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England

Indonesia school collapse toll rises to 10: rescue officials

SIDOARJO: The death toll in an Indonesian school collapse rose to 10 on Friday, officials said, but dozens were still believed under the rubble without signs of life days after the disaster. Part of the multi-storey boarding school in the town of Sidoarjo, on Indonesia’s island of Java, collapsed suddenly on Monday as students gathered… Continue reading

Strike in Italy over Gaza flotilla strands commuters

ROME: A general strike in Italy in support of the Gaza aid flotilla disrupted trains and threatened more commuter chaos Friday in a second day of demonstrations in Rome. The strike, called by the USB and CFIL unions, follows demonstrations Thursday in several cities across the world, including in Milan and Rome, where some 10,000… Continue reading

Timor-Leste eyeing trade, investment opportunities in ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia’s youngest nation is finalising preparations for its imminent entry into ASEAN as a full member this month, having fulfilled 97 per cent of the regional bloc’s membership requirement. Timor-Leste’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Filipus Nino Pereira said the country was encouraged by ASEAN’s economic activities, adding that joining the… Continue reading

EU mulls unfreezing some sanctioned Russian assets to compensate Raiffeisen Bank, diplomats say

BERLIN: The European Union is considering unfreezing assets linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska so Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International can be compensated for damages it was ordered to pay in Russia, EU diplomats said. They said Austria insisted on putting such a provision into the 19th package of sanctions against Moscow now under discussion. A… Continue reading

Massive fire erupts in jet fuel unit at Chevron’s Los Angeles refinery

A MASSIVE fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on Thursday night, causing big flames and billowing smoke from one of the largest refineries on the U.S. West Coast. No injuries were reported and all workers at the refinery had been accounted for, Chevron spokesperson Allison… Continue reading

Massive fire erupts in jet fuel unit at Chevron’s Los Angeles refinery

A LARGE fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles on Thursday, disrupting supply in California’s isolated energy market. Chevron’s second-biggest refinery in the United States, the El Segundo facility supplies a fifth of all motor vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in southern… Continue reading

Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure

BERLIN: Germany’s Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified drones, while Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia, which has brushed off… Continue reading

World food prices dip as falls in sugar and dairy offset new high for meat

PARIS: Global food commodity prices dipped in September as declines in sugar and dairy offset a new peak for meat prices, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks a basket of internationally traded food commodities, averaged 128.8 points in September, down from a revised 129.7… Continue reading

BAC’s Raja Singham receives Gandhi Memorial Trust Award for public service

IN a ceremony held on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Gandhi Memorial Trust (GMT) bestowed its prestigious Public Service Award upon Raja Singham, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Brickfields Asia College (BAC) Education Group, recognising his outstanding contributions to education, social equity, and humanitarian work over more than three decades. The award… Continue reading

Malaysia minta jasa baik Turkiye bawa pulang sukarelawan GSF negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia meminta bantuan Presiden Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan untuk membawa pulang sukarelawan Malaysia yang menyertai misi Global Sumud Flotila (GSF) dan kini ditahan tentera Israel, dengan menggunakan pesawat khas Turkiye. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata permintaan itu dibuat susulan perkembangan positif hasil perbincangan diplomatik dengan beberapa pemimpin utama dunia termasuk Erdogan,… Continue reading

Malaysia seeks Turkiye’s help to repatriate detained GSF volunteers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sought Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s assistance to repatriate Malaysian volunteers from the Global Sumud Flotilla mission detained by Israeli forces. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated this request followed positive developments from diplomatic discussions with several key world leaders. He specifically mentioned discussions with Erdogan, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh… Continue reading

Tuduhan Israel melabel aktivis GSF sebagai pengganas adalah biadap – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyifatkan tuduhan Israel melabelkan aktivis misi Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) sebagai pengganas adalah kenyataan yang biadab. Beliau menegaskan bahawa pelayaran GSF ke Gaza adalah misi kemanusiaan bagi membantu penduduk Palestin yang ditindas rejim Zionis, yang hakikatnya adalah pengganas sebenar. “Suaranya daripada siapa? Daripada terrorist Israel, terrorist besar.… Continue reading

E-hailing drivers need extra 1,000 litres of subsidised fuel to keep rides affordable

KUALA LUMPUR: Full-time e-hailing drivers require at least an additional 1,000 litres of subsidised RON95 under the government’s BUDI95 scheme, according to e-hailing and p-hailing associations, citing that without adequate allocation, the cost of rides will inevitably rise for users. In a joint statement today, six associations representing e-hailing and p-hailing workers expressed confidence that… Continue reading

King’s support, prayers show solidarity with GSF and Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Volunteers of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), including 23 Malaysians detained by Israeli forces since yesterday, continue to draw strength from prayers, global solidarity and the concern of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty said the GSF mission reflects universal brotherhood, as volunteers of different races and faiths, including Malaysians,… Continue reading

Tiga lelaki ditahan disyaki curi kabel di Ipoh

IPOH: Polis menahan tiga lelaki tempatan kerana disyaki terbabit dalam kes kecurian kabel di Pasir Puteh dekat sini yang tular di media sosial baru-baru ini. Ketua Polis Daerah Ipoh ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad berkata ketiga-tiga suspek berusia antara 24 hingga 40 tahun itu ditahan di beberapa lokasi berasingan sekitar Ipoh dan Chemor semalam.… Continue reading

vivo brings OriginOS 6 to Malaysia with exclusive preview program

THE wait is finally over! vivo Malaysia is thrilled to announce the arrival of OriginOS 6, the brand’s most advanced and intelligent operating system to date. Built on Android 16, OriginOS 6 is set to revolutionise the smartphone experience for Malaysian users, delivering smoother performance, smarter AI features, and a more personal interface like never… Continue reading

Cklamovski calls up three new faces for Harimau Malaya training camp

THE Harimau Malaya squad, still reeling from the sanctions imposed by FIFA on seven heritage players, have decided to look ahead, with head coach Peter Cklamovski calling up three new faces, including Jordan Mintah, for the Oct 6-8 centralised training camp. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said in a statement today that the national… Continue reading

Over 60 vape shops in Perak must cease operations by Jan 1 2026

IPOH: More than 60 licensed premises selling electronic cigarettes or vape across 15 local authorities in Perak will be required to cease operations by January 1 next year. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching confirmed that no new licences for such sales will be issued beyond that date. Premises that… Continue reading

High Court dismisses Kampung Sungai Baru residents’ eviction appeal

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today dismissed an appeal by 23 residents of Kampung Sungai Baru to set aside a prior court decision dismissing their application to stay a writ of possession issued on June 4. Residents’ counsel Datuk Rosal Azimin Ahmad stated that one ground for the dismissal was that the eviction had already… Continue reading

15 Warga asing tanpa dokumen ditahan di Labuan

LABUAN: Jabatan Imigresen Labuan menahan 15 warga asing yang tidak mempunyai dokumen yang sah dalam satu operasi penguatkuasaan awal pagi ini, di beberapa penempatan di pulau bebas cukai tersebut. Operasi oleh Unit Aduan Perisikan dan Operasi Bahagian Penguatkuasaan JIM, memeriksa 38 individu sebelum menahan 15 orang atas pelbagai kesalahan di bawah Seksyen 6(1)(c) Akta Imigresen… Continue reading

Muhammad Izzat Hilmi wins best ASEAN rider title at LTdL 2025

MALAYSIA Pro Cycling’s Muhammad Izzat Hilmi Abdul Halil secured the best ASEAN rider title in Stage Six of the Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 despite feeling unwell. The Batu Pahat native finished fourth overall with a time of two hours, 32 minutes and 55 seconds, narrowly missing the podium. Muhammad Izzat Hilmi immediately credited his… Continue reading