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Several abandoned cars left on Cyberjaya road, sparking safety concerns

A viral video recently highlighted road safety concerns after a woman spotted a row of abandoned cars left on a road in Cyberjaya. “The cars have been left there for months, with missing tyres, broken mirrors, and road tax that has expired for years. “Where are the owners? What is going on?” read the caption… Continue reading

Rubber land consolidation progresses to boost local rubber industry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has confirmed that the clustering and consolidation of small-scale rubber plots are progressing well. Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stated that discussions with smallholders have been held to explore land management solutions. He highlighted that this initiative could reduce Malaysia’s reliance on imported rubber, which hit… Continue reading

China plans state firm purchases to tackle unsold homes crisis

BEIJING: China is considering a plan to involve central government-owned firms in purchasing unsold homes from struggling property developers. The initiative aims to reduce the housing oversupply by engaging major state-owned enterprises and bad debt managers like China Cinda Asset Management. A 300 billion yuan ($41.83 billion) fund, initially set up for affordable housing, will… Continue reading

Smotrich approves East Jerusalem settlement plan dividing West Bank

TEL AVIV: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has approved a contentious settlement plan that would sever East Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank. His office stated the move would “bury the idea of a Palestinian state,“ escalating tensions in the region. The revived E1 scheme, frozen since 2012, involves constructing 3,401 homes for Israeli settlers… Continue reading

Close ties among multiracial people invaluable asset – Pahang MB

KUANTAN: The close ties between people of various races and religions in Malaysia are an invaluable asset, symbolising not only independence but also the nation’s peace and prosperity, said Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. He urged all parties to avoid division, which would only bring harm, and to ensure differences of… Continue reading

Ukrainian drone strikes wound 16 in Russian cities ahead of US-Russia summit

MOSCOW: Ukrainian drone strikes targeted two Russian cities, wounding at least 16 people ahead of a critical US-Russia summit on the Ukraine conflict. Thirteen people were injured, two seriously, after a drone hit an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, according to the acting regional governor. In Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, three civilians were wounded, with… Continue reading

Traditional medicine practitioner loses RM180k in Bitcoin scam in Muar

MUAR: A traditional medicine practitioner lost RM180,066 after falling victim to a fraudulent Bitcoin investment scheme. The 49-year-old victim was contacted via WhatsApp by a woman offering high-profit returns between 20 and 40 per cent. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the victim was instructed to register on an investment website.… Continue reading

Man caught pumping RON95 into SG-registered Toyota Harrier in JB

Time and again, Singaporean motorists have been spotted refuelling their vehicles with subsidised RON95 petrol — despite the practice being illegal in Malaysia. The latest case making waves online involves a 22-second video showing a man pumping RON95 into his black Toyota Harrier. According to the video, posted on Community Roda Johor – CRJ Facebook… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin inaugurates Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge in Kuala Kangsar

KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, officially opened the Sultan Muzzaffar Shah Bridge at Dataran Manong today. The royal couple arrived at 11 am, accompanied by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and Public Works Department director-general Datuk Roslan Ismail were… Continue reading

China backs Thailand and Cambodia in border dispute resolution

BEIJING: China has voiced its support for Thailand and Cambodia in settling their long-standing border dispute. Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s willingness to assist both nations based on their mutual interests. Wang emphasised the importance of dialogue and rebuilding trust between the two Southeast Asian countries. The discussions took place during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation… Continue reading

I-Berhad posts strong Q2 results, sees AI and robotics as new engines for growth

PETALING JAYA: I-Berhad, the developer of i-City in Selangor, reported another strong quarter for the financial period ended June 30, 2025 (Q2’25), reinforcing the group’s transformation into a recurring income-centric enterprise. For the quarter under review, the group recorded revenue of RM62.3 million and profit before tax (PBT) of RM14.26 million, driven by solid performance… Continue reading

UN reports war crimes in Syria sectarian violence by both sides

GENEVA: War crimes were likely committed by both interim government forces and fighters loyal to Syria’s former rulers during sectarian violence in coastal areas, a UN report stated. The violence, which peaked in March, reportedly killed around 1,400 people, mostly civilians from Alawi communities. “The scale and brutality of the violence documented in our report… Continue reading

Prasarana highlights eco-friendly urban mobility at ASUF 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is reinforcing its position as the Official Urban Mobility Provider at the ASEAN Sustainable Urban Forum (ASUF) 2025. The event, held in the capital since last Tuesday, concludes today. Group CEO Amir Hamdan stated that Prasarana is displaying eco-friendly innovations and urban mobility technologies. These include initiatives to expand public… Continue reading

Turkey to assist Syria with weapons and training under new military MoU

ANKARA: Turkey will supply Syria with weapons systems and logistical equipment under a newly signed military cooperation agreement. A Turkish defence ministry source confirmed the details on Thursday, stating that Ankara is prepared to train Syrian forces if required. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) focuses on military training and consultancy, marking the first step toward… Continue reading

Two Chinese nationals detained for trespassing in restricted KL area

KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained two Chinese nationals suspected of trespassing into a restricted security forces building area on Aug 6. Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohammad Lazim Ismail confirmed the arrest of the men, both in their 20s. The suspects were caught flying a drone near a football field within the restricted zone. Security… Continue reading

North Korea denies removing border loudspeakers amid rising tensions

SEOUL: North Korea has denied reports of removing propaganda loudspeakers along its border with South Korea. Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed the claims as misinformation. South Korea’s military had earlier stated that both sides halted propaganda broadcasts in June. Seoul later reported detecting North Korean troops dismantling loudspeakers. Kim Yo… Continue reading

South Korea’s top court clears Baby Shark of plagiarism claims

SEOUL: South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the global children’s hit “Baby Shark” does not constitute plagiarism. The decision dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by US-based composer Johnny Only against South Korean education firm SmartStudy. The viral “Baby Shark Dance” video remains YouTube’s most-viewed content with over 16 billion views, surpassing Luis… Continue reading

Colombia mourns assassinated presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

BOGOTA: Colombia laid to rest slain presidential candidate Miguel Uribe on Wednesday amid emotional pleas to end the nation’s cycle of political bloodshed. The 39-year-old conservative senator was fatally shot in June while campaigning in Bogota and succumbed to his injuries this week. “Our country is going through the darkest, saddest, and most painful days,“… Continue reading

No police report yet on threats to Rafizi’s wife, says Selangor CPO

SHAH ALAM: Police have not received any report regarding threats made against the wife of Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The threats followed an incident where their young son was attacked by an individual at a shopping mall in Putrajaya. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar stated that authorities are aware of the matter… Continue reading

Jimmy Lai trial postponed in Hong Kong due to severe weather

HONG KONG: The closing arguments in jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai’s national security trial were postponed due to severe weather conditions. The city’s weather observatory issued the highest-level rainstorm warning, leading to the cancellation of court hearings. Lai, the 77-year-old founder of Apple Daily, faces charges of foreign collusion under Hong Kong’s national security law.… Continue reading

MACC enhances cooperation for efficient asset forfeiture in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is intensifying coordination with other enforcement agencies to improve the efficiency of forfeiting and disposing of immovable assets like buildings and land. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki emphasised the importance of platforms such as the MACC Chief Commissioners’ Roundtable Conference in fostering inter-agency collaboration. He stated,… Continue reading

Bolsonaro’s lawyers seek acquittal in Brazil coup trial

RIO DE JANEIRO: Defence lawyers for former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro formally requested his acquittal during closing arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The 197-page legal document submitted to justices declared Bolsonaro innocent of all charges related to alleged coup attempts. His legal team emphasised what they called an absolute lack of evidence presented… Continue reading

Sarawak offers scholarships to Cambodian students, eyes direct flights

KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to offer scholarships to Cambodian high school and university students while exploring a direct flight route between Phnom Penh and Kuching. Cambodian Senior Minister Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan confirmed discussions on sending students to study engineering, accounting, and law in Sarawak. He noted that Cambodian scholarship recipients currently study only… Continue reading

Panglima ATM pertama disenarai dalam Hall of Fame Maktab Ketahanan Nasional

PUTRAJAYA: Panglima Angkatan Tentera Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar menjadi tokoh pertama menerima pengiktirafan Hall of Fame di Maktab Ketahanan Nasional. Beliau menyifatkan penghargaan ini sebagai kemuncak dalam kerjaya ketenteraannya. “Saya merupakan Kohort pertama pada 2020. Setiap perjalanan, terutama dalam bidang ketenteraan, ini merupakan antara kemuncak pencapaian seseorang dan saya amat bersyukur kepada Allah,“… Continue reading

Johor King awards DMIJ to 21SSG commander and regent ADC

JOHOR BAHRU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, honoured the Commander of the 21st Special Service Group (21SSG), Major General Ahmad Shuhaimi Mat Wajab, with the Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor Yang Amat Disanjungi Pangkat Yang Kedua (DMIJ). The prestigious DMIJ award was also bestowed upon Johor Regent’s aide-de-camp, Colonel Mohd Farid Azwanshah Sahar. The… Continue reading

Putrajaya gears up for 100,000 visitors at National Day 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) is making final arrangements to host an estimated 100,000 visitors for the National Day 2025 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug 31. PPj engineer Faridz Amli Shaharudin confirmed that 8,000 public seats will be available from 5 am on the event day. Facilities include 200 public toilets, five temporary prayer spaces,… Continue reading

SPRM perkukuh kerjasama urus pelucuthakan, pelupusan aset

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) akan memperkukuh kerjasama dengan agensi penguatkuasaan bagi memastikan proses pelucuthakan dan pelupusan aset tidak alih berjalan lancar. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki berkata program seperti Persidangan Meja Bulat Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM diadakan bagi mengukuhkan hubungan antara agensi. “Setiap agensi mempunyai kaedah tersendiri dalam proses ini dan… Continue reading

KKDW tubuh HLC rentas kementerian perkasa agenda luar bandar

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah (KKDW) memperkukuh agenda pembangunan luar bandar menerusi penubuhan rasmi High-Level Committee (HLC) Pembangunan Desa. HLC berfungsi sebagai platform strategik untuk membincangkan dasar dan pelaksanaan pembangunan desa secara menyeluruh. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menyatakan HLC akan disokong jawatankuasa kerja berasaskan enam bidang fokus utama.… Continue reading

Kelantan organ donation rates lowest in Malaysia at 0.45%

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan has the lowest organ donation pledge rate in Malaysia, with only 0.45 per cent of its population registered as donors. Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin revealed the concerning statistic during the launch of the state-level Organ Donation Awareness Week 2025. He noted that the low figure highlights poor awareness,… Continue reading

Chinese tourist arrested for assaulting KLIA immigration officer

SEPANG: A female tourist was arrested after allegedly assaulting an immigration officer during a departure clearance process at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 yesterday evening. The incident occurred around 7.40pm when four Chinese nationals (two adults and two children) arrived at the immigration counter for exit checks. Authorities found that the group had… Continue reading

KTMB MyRailLife Pass offers free travel for students and PWDs

ALOR GAJAH: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is encouraging students and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to utilise the MyRailLife Pass for cost-free travel. The initiative allows unlimited rides on KTM Komuter routes, including Klang Valley, Northern, and Eastern Shuttle services. Senior manager Mohd Azhar Abu Bakar highlighted the pass’s dual benefits of daily convenience and… Continue reading

EPF reports RM38.92 billion investment income for 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a total investment income of RM38.92 billion for the first six months ended June 30, 2025 (1H 2025), a three per cent increase from RM37.90 billion in the corresponding period in 2024. The total investment income included a RM0.44 billion mark-to-market gain on securities that have not… Continue reading

Malaysia Esports League 2025 introduces fairer selection system

THE Malaysia Esports League 2025 (MEL25) is set to revolutionise the local esports scene with a revamped selection system aimed at fostering fairness and inclusivity. Esports Integrated (ESI) announced today that MEL25 will implement a national leaderboard to track player performance throughout the tournament from January to August 2025. This new system integrates with MyLeague,… Continue reading

Negeri Sembilan revives Sungai Timun firefly sanctuary for TMNS 2026

REMBAU: The Negeri Sembilan government is reviving the Sungai Timun firefly sanctuary to enhance eco-tourism before Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 (TMNS 2026). State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan Lee Koon highlighted the sanctuary’s potential as a key attraction. “Malaysia has only four firefly sanctuaries, in Pahang, Sabah, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.… Continue reading

Bitcoin surges past $124,000 amid US regulatory shifts

TOKYO: Bitcoin reached an all-time high during early Asian trading on Thursday, climbing above $124,000. The cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $124,500 before pulling back slightly. This surge follows a previous peak set in July, signalling renewed bullish momentum. US stock market gains, including record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, contributed to Bitcoin’s upward trend.… Continue reading

Bolivia presidential candidates make final push ahead of crucial vote

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s presidential candidates intensified their campaigns on Wednesday, just days before an election poised to end two decades of socialist governance. Two right-wing candidates lead the race for the first time since 2005, reflecting voter frustration with the ruling Movement Towards Socialism party. Centre-right businessman Samuel Doria Medina and former president Jorge Quiroga… Continue reading

Colombian lawmaker survives attack as political violence escalates

BOGOTÁ: A conservative Colombian lawmaker narrowly avoided injury after his vehicle was shot at on Wednesday. The attack occurred the same day murdered presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony. Julio Cesar Triana, a prominent critic of Colombia’s leftist government, confirmed the assault happened in the southern Huila region. The… Continue reading

Pahang tahfiz schools receive RM3.5m boost for infrastructure upgrades

KUANTAN: The Pahang State Legislative Assembly heard today about joint efforts between state and federal authorities to upgrade infrastructure at private tahfiz schools. Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad revealed the federal government disbursed RM3.5 million last year to 31 institutions for facility improvements. The state government complemented this through its Makmur Pahang initiative by… Continue reading

Pemandu lori didakwa cuba bunuh anggota polis di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pemandu lori mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini atas pertuduhan cuba membunuh anggota polis. Muhammad Farhan Baharudin, 34, didakwa melanggar Koperal Mohamad Sallehin Ab Rahman sehingga mangsa mengalami kecederaan. Kecederaan tersebut termasuk luka abrasi pada lutut kanan dan lebam pada siku serta dinding dada. Perbuatan itu didakwa dilakukan di simpang… Continue reading

Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 di Putrajaya sedia kemudahan 100,000 pengunjung

KUALA LUMPUR: Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) bersama pelbagai agensi sedang menyiapkan kemudahan bagi 100,000 pengunjung yang dijangka hadir menyambut Hari Kebangsaan 2025 di Dataran Putrajaya pada 31 Ogos ini. Jurutera PPj Faridz Amli Shaharudin berkata sebanyak 8,000 tempat duduk disediakan untuk orang ramai dan akan dibuka seawal pukul 5 pagi. Kemudahan lain termasuk 200 tandas awam,… Continue reading

AirAsia KL-Incheon flight lands in wrong airport, sparking confusion amongst passengers

PASSENGERS on an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to South Korea were left confused when the aircraft unexpectedly landed at Gimpo International Airport instead of its scheduled destination, Incheon International Airport. The flight had been scheduled to arrive at Incheon at around 7.50pm. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, when the pilot announced… Continue reading

Super League clubs comply with FFP regulations for 2025-2026 season

KUALA LUMPUR: All Super League clubs have submitted their budget and pre-season documents for the 2025-2026 season as required by the Malaysian Football League’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Sheikh Mohd Nasir Sheikh Mohd Sharif, chairman of the independent First Instance Body (FIB), confirmed the compliance. The submitted documents include budgets, sponsor agreements, player and… Continue reading

ATM sedia beri dokumen sensitif kepada SPRM siasat sindiket penyeludupan

PUTRAJAYA: Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) menyatakan kesediaan untuk menyerahkan dokumen sensitif kepada Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) berhubung siasatan sindiket penyeludupan yang didakwa melibatkan pegawai kanannya. Panglima ATM Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar menegaskan komitmen penuh pihaknya dalam membantu siasatan tanpa sebarang halangan. “Tiada masalah langsung (kongsi dokumen dengan SPRM). Sejak awal lagi, kenyataan… Continue reading

Selangor Sultan inaugurates Marine Department’s Light Dues Tower in Port Klang

PORT KLANG: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor today officiated the Marine Department’s Light Dues Tower at its headquarters here. The ruler arrived at about 11 am and was welcomed by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, and Marine Department director-general Datuk Dickson Dollah. Loke said the 12-storey tower houses… Continue reading

Malaysia proposes ASEAN monitoring team for Thailand-Cambodia conflict

PUTRAJAYA: Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar has requested Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to engage with Thai and Cambodian leaders for Malaysian teams to join the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) in conflict zones. The AOT includes representatives from ASEAN nations and will monitor compliance with the ceasefire agreement along… Continue reading

Pegawai tentera dalang seludup dadah ditahan dalam Op Sohor

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pegawai tentera ditahan dalam Operasi Sohor kerana disyaki menjadi dalang sindiket penyeludupan dadah di selatan negara. Ketua Pesuruhjaya SPRM Tan Sri Azam Baki mendedahkan penahanan itu dibuat hasil kerjasama dengan Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Polis Diraja Malaysia. Serbuan itu turut menemui sejumlah besar dadah yang dirampas daripada suspek terbabit. Azam berkata pegawai… Continue reading

High-Level Committee on rural development to boost sustainable growth in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development has officially established the High-Level Committee on Rural Development to drive integrated policies and implementation across ministries. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the HLC will focus on six key areas, including education, rural economy, and digitalisation. The committee will meet… Continue reading

JIPS Bukit Aman siasat pegawai penyiasat kes kematian Zara Qairina

KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Integriti dan Pematuhan Standard (JIPS) Bukit Aman akan menyiasat pegawai penyiasat dan penyelia terlibat dalam kes kematian Zara Qairina Mahathir. Pengarah JIPS Bukit Aman Datuk Hamzah Ahmad mengesahkan siasatan sedang dijalankan termasuk isu ketidakpatuhan prosedur siasatan. “Ketidakpatuhan kepada prosedur siasatan membabitkan kematian Zara Qairina sedang disiasat,“ jelas Hamzah. Beliau tidak menolak kemungkinan… Continue reading

Kastam rampas tembakau kunyah bernilai RM600,000 di Kelantan

PASIR MAS: Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) Kelantan berjaya mematahkan cubaan mengedar tembakau kunyah bernilai lebih RM626,000 termasuk cukai. Operasi itu dijalankan di Kampung Kukang, Kadok dekat Kota Bharu baru-baru ini. Pengarah Kastam Negeri Kelantan Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long berkata serbuan dilakukan pada 4 Ogos lepas kira-kira 4.30 pagi. Pasukan Operasi Cawangan Penguatkuasaan… Continue reading

Pahang KMJG 2025 convoy completes 539.9km patriotic journey

KUANTAN: The Pahang-level Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) 2025 convoy successfully wrapped up its three-day expedition, spanning 539.9 kilometres across five districts. Pahang Information Department (JAPEN) director Rohani Chik highlighted the programme’s ability to attract diverse participants for National Month celebrations. “Along every route, people of all ages showed their support in various ways. Some… Continue reading