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Sexual abuse intensifies push for child protection laws

PETALING JAYA: As children face growing risks in an increasingly digital world, the urgency to strengthen child protection in Malaysia has never been clearer, especially following the purported sexual abuse of an infant. The case, disclosed by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on Wednesday, has sparked national outrage and prompted renewed discussions on… Continue reading

Brice’s launches new Himalayan Salt flavour

AFTER a morning of slogging away at work, mundanity sets in at midday, and we turn to snacking to seek comfort and familiarity. That brief gratification is later plagued with guilt over an unhealthy dietary choice made in the heat of the moment. Helping you make the right snacking choices, SW Food, under the EcoBrown’s… Continue reading

Snoop Dogg swaps West Coast beats for Welsh dreams in Swansea investment

AMERICAN rapper and producer Snoop Dogg has become an investor with Welsh side Swansea City, the Championship club said on Thursday, with the songwriter joining Croatian midfielder Luka Modric as a co-owner. The news comes just days after Snoop Dogg helped launch Swansea’s new home jersey which had fuelled speculation that the hip-hop artist would… Continue reading

Grateful Bonmati relishing Spain’s clash with Switzerland after health scare

SPAIN playmaker Aitana Bonmati is back to full fitness following a meningitis scare and aiming to continue writing history when Spain take on Switzerland in their Women’s Euro quarter-final in Bern on Friday. The reigning world and Nations League champions had their plans disrupted a few days before the tournament as Bonmati was hospitalised with… Continue reading

Hampton the hero as England triumph in crazy shootout

ENGLAND secured their spot in the Euro 2025 semi-finals on Thursday after a wild penalty shootout that stretched to 14 players, saw more misses than goals and ended when Sweden’s Smilla Holmberg fired Sweden’s seventh attempt over the bar. England had come from 2-0 down to force extra time but no further goals led to… Continue reading

Trump diagnosed with vein condition after leg swelling and hand bruising

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign but common vein condition, the White House announced. The 79-year-old president had recently displayed visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his hand, sparking public speculation about his health. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump’s leg swelling was due… Continue reading

Abu Bakar Jais presiden Mahkamah Rayuan yang baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Datuk Abu Bakar Jais dilantik sebagai Presiden Mahkamah Rayuan yang baharu. Beliau menggantikan Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim yang bersara pada 3 Julai lepas. Abu Bakar, 63, memulakan kerjaya sebagai Pesuruhjaya Kehakiman di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur pada 8 Julai 2013 hingga 20 Mac 2016, sebelum dilantik sebagai Hakim… Continue reading

Wan Ahmad Farid Ketua Hakim Negara ke-17, angkat sumpah pada 28 Julai

KUALA LUMPUR: Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh akan mengangkat sumpah sebagai Ketua Hakim Negara ke-17 pada 28 Julai ini, menggantikan Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat yang bersara pada 2 Julai lepas. .Perkara itu dimaklumkan Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar Mahkamah Persekutuan dalam kenyataan yang dikeluarkan malam Khamis Wan Ahmad Farid, 62, yang berasal… Continue reading

Calls for tougher measures after alleged infant rape

PETALING JAYA: A crime almost too horrific to name – a three-month-old infant allegedly raped. As public outrage deepens, a sociologist is calling for chemical castration to be introduced in Malaysia, arguing that the justice system must respond with equal force to the unimaginable violence inflicted on children. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia senior lecturer in anthropology… Continue reading

Trump reclassifies some federal workers, making them easier to fire

July 17: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday creating a new classification of non-career federal workers who can more easily be fired if they fail to carry out a president’s priorities, the White House said. The new classification, called Schedule G, will be for employees involved in policy making who will… Continue reading

England beat Sweden in sensational penalty shoot-out to reach Women’s Euro semis

ENGLAND beat Sweden 3-2 in an astonishing penalty shootout that featured 14 attempts to reach the Women’s Euros semi-finals on Thursday after the reigning champions had fought back from 2-0 down to force the game to extra time. It was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination,… Continue reading

Abu Bakar Jais appointed as new Court of Appeal President

KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais has been appointed as the new President of the Court of Appeal, replacing Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim who retired on July 3. Abu Bakar, 63, brings with him over three decades of experience in legal and judicial service. He began his judicial career as… Continue reading

New Chief Justice takes the helm: Wan Ahmad Farid appointed

PETALING JAYA: Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been appointed as Malaysia’s new Chief Justice with immediate effect. According to a statement from the Office of the Federal Court Chief Registrar, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to the appointment. The decision was made on the advice of… Continue reading

Dark side of keeping snakes as pets

PETALING JAYA: The rising trend of keeping snakes as exotic pets in Malaysia, including venomous and protected species, has sparked alarm among conservationists and authorities, who warn that the practice is not only dangerous but often illegal. Concerns are mounting over public safety, animal cruelty and the exploitation of endangered wildlife, as authorities investigate reports… Continue reading

Flighting for artistic rights

LITHUANIAN artist Ernest Zacharevic’s latest exhibition is not just an art showcase, but a boarding pass into the turbulence of artistic rights, corporate irony and public engagement. Housed at Cultprint on Lebuh Melayu, the immersive installation titled We Need to Talk transforms the gallery into a full-fledged airport terminal, complete with a faux check-in counter,… Continue reading

WUG 2025: Taekwondo, swimming eye comeback as badminton begins campaign tomorrow

MALAYSIA’S quest for medals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) continues tomorrow, with attention on the taekwondo and swimming squads, as well as the badminton team, which is set to open its campaign. The taekwondo athletes will return to the mats at Messe Essen in the men’s team poomsae event, offering a chance to… Continue reading

Polis siasat dakwaan wanita Taiwan diperas ugut di SS2

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya telah memulakan siasatan berhubung dakwaan seorang wanita warga Taiwan diperas ugut oleh anggota polis semasa sekatan jalan raya di kawasan SS2. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya, ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar, mengesahkan siasatan itu dibuka selepas kenyataan wanita tersebut tular di media sosial. “Pemilik akaun Facebook yang juga wanita warga Taiwan… Continue reading

Turkey journalist faces jail for Erdogan criticism

ISTANBUL: Turkish prosecutors are seeking at least five years in prison for political commentator Fatih Altayli, who faces charges of threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The case, highlighted by rights group MLSA, stems from Altayli’s remarks on his YouTube show, where he referenced historical Ottoman sultans who were assassinated or strangled while discussing public opposition… Continue reading

GOF arrests trio, seizes 75,400 kg of crude palm oil in Taiping

IPOH: The General Operations Force (GOF) North Brigade successfully apprehended three men suspected of attempting to misappropriate 75,400 kg of crude palm oil during an operation in Taiping. The raid, codenamed Op Taring Palma, also led to the seizure of two tanker lorries, one bonded lorry, and three mobile phones, with an estimated total value… Continue reading

Pope saddened by Gaza church strike, calls for ceasefire

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sadness over an Israeli strike that hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza, killing two people. The Vatican issued a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire and renewed efforts for peace in the region. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed the attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church, while… Continue reading

Sarikei welfare office searches for mother of abandoned baby in Sibu

SIBU: The Sarikei Welfare Office (PKMB) is actively searching for the biological mother or next of kin of a baby girl abandoned in a rented room in Sibu. The infant, believed to be around three months old when found, was discovered on April 10 on Jalan Tuanku Osman. A woman renting a room in the… Continue reading

Syria troops withdraw from Druze heartland amid deadly clashes

SWEIDA: Syrian government troops withdrew from the Druze-majority province of Sweida on Thursday following days of deadly sectarian clashes, leaving bodies scattered in the streets. The decision came after Islamist-led interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa ordered the pullout, citing the need to de-escalate tensions and restore local leadership over security. An AFP photographer counted at least… Continue reading

UK plans to lower voting age to 16 in general elections

LONDON: The British government announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for general elections, a move that would place the UK among a small group of nations with one of the youngest voting ages globally. The proposal follows a pledge by the ruling Labour Party, which secured power last year, to reform the… Continue reading

Russia claims capture of Ukrainian villages in three front areas

MOSCOW: Russia announced on Thursday that its forces had taken control of Ukrainian villages in three separate regions, marking an expansion of its summer offensive despite international pressure to halt hostilities. Ukraine has not yet commented on these claims. The Russian defence ministry stated that its troops had “liberated” the settlements of Popiv Yar in… Continue reading

UK unemployment hits near four-year high amid economic pressures

LONDON: Britain’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.7%, its highest level in nearly four years, according to the latest official data. The Office for National Statistics reported the increase for the three months leading to May, up from 4.6% in the previous quarter. The rise coincides with the implementation of higher business taxes introduced in… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid visits Wellington bookshop, promotes reading culture

WELLINGTON: Despite a packed schedule during his official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi took a moment to explore Unity Book Store, a well-known bookshop in Wellington. In a Facebook post, he highlighted the importance of books as gateways to knowledge, bridging cultural and geographical divides. Ahmad Zahid,… Continue reading

Malaysia boosts scam fight with NSRC under police supervision

KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community has praised the government’s decision to place the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) under direct Royal Malaysia Police supervision. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, the alliance’s chairman, called the move timely as scam cases in Malaysia continue to surge, causing severe financial and emotional distress nationwide. By… Continue reading

Rethinking cooling in AI era

MALAYSIA is accelerating towards AI leadership. The recent launch of Southeast Asia’s first sovereign, full-stack AI infrastructure signals a strategic shift, bringing compute, data, and digital sovereignty under national control and placing the country at the forefront of regional digital transformation. But as momentum builds, so do demands on the systems supporting it. One of… Continue reading

Johor schools target 30 tons of glass bottles in SWM recycling campaign

JOHOR BAHRU: SWM Environment Sdn Bhd and Yayasan Johor Corporation have launched the Cabaran Kaca Pun Boleh recycling campaign, targeting 30 tonnes of glass bottles from 60 primary schools in Johor. The initiative, running from this month until November, seeks to promote environmental awareness and sustainable waste management. Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin, corporate general manager… Continue reading

Cubaan seludup minyak sawit mentah rm1 juta gagal di taiping

TAIPING: Cubaan tiga lelaki tempatan menyeleweng minyak sawit mentah bernilai hampir RM1 juta gagal apabila berjaya dikesan Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) Briged Utara dalam Op Taring Palma yang dijalankan di Taiping, semalam. Operasi bersepadu itu melibatkan kerjasama Cawangan Risik PGA Briged Utara, Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) Wilayah Utara dan Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD)… Continue reading

Eight transit homes completed in Melaka constituencies

MELAKA: A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) as of mid-July. The homes are located in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu, and Pantai Kundur. The ‘One DUN, One Transit House’ initiative, previously called… Continue reading

Warga emas maut tertembak senjata api buatan sendiri di kebun durian

SEREMBAN: Seorang warga emas berusia 67 tahun ditemui maut di kebun durian miliknya di Kampung Bandar Tinggi, Kuala Klawang, Jelebu, selepas dipercayai tertembak senjata api buatan sendiri. Ketua Polis Daerah Jelebu Supt Azizan Said berkata mayat lelaki itu ditemui dalam keadaan terbaring dengan kesan darah di badan. Keluarganya membuat laporan polis pada jam 10.45 malam.… Continue reading

Ketiga-tiga wilayah persekutuan perlu pendekatan

LABUAN: Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa menegaskan bahawa Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, dan Labuan tidak boleh dianggap sebagai entiti yang sama kerana setiap wilayah berdepan cabaran berbeza. Beliau menekankan perlunya pendekatan khusus dalam Rancangan Malaysia ke-13 (RMK13) bagi menangani isu-isu setempat. “Selama ini, Wilayah Persekutuan sering dianggap sebagai satu… Continue reading

JPJ finalising Kejara system review to improve road safety

BANGI: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is in the final phase of reviewing the Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences (Kejara), a key mechanism to penalise repeat offenders and dangerous drivers. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that the proposed improvements are part of a major overhaul announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke. “The… Continue reading

Penambahbaikan sistem Kejara di peringkat akhir penelitian JPJ

BANGI: Penambahbaikan Sistem Pemberian Mata Demerit Kesalahan Jalan Raya (Kejara) kini berada di peringkat akhir penelitian oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). Ketua Pengarah JPJ Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli menyatakan bahawa rombakan besar-besaran sistem ini merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif yang diumumkan Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke sebelum ini. “Sistem Kejara kini dalam penelitian akhir JPJ sebelum kita… Continue reading

Pindaan akta perikanan 1985 tingkat denda, lindungi habitat laut

KUALA LUMPUR: Pindaan terhadap Akta Perikanan 1985 (Akta 317) yang dijangka dibentangkan pada persidangan Dewan Rakyat mulai 21 Julai ini memberi tumpuan kepada pengukuhan peraturan sedia ada, termasuk peningkatan kadar denda bagi kesalahan melanggar peraturan perikanan. Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu berkata pindaan itu antara lain melibatkan usaha memperkukuh perlindungan terhadap… Continue reading

Malaysian students abroad urged to embrace cultural exchange

WELLINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Malaysian students overseas to actively participate in local communities, emphasising the importance of cultural exchange beyond academic pursuits. Speaking at a gathering with over 250 Malaysian students and residents in New Zealand, Ahmad Zahid highlighted the value of learning from indigenous cultures,… Continue reading

Pelajar Malaysia di luar negara perlu kuasai ilmu dan budaya tempatan

WELLINGTON: Pelajar Malaysia yang melanjutkan pengajian di luar negara digesa untuk tidak hanya fokus kepada pembelajaran akademik semata-mata, tetapi juga memanfaatkan peluang mempelajari budaya tempatan. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, penglibatan pelajar dalam komuniti setempat membantu mereka memahami adat dan cara hidup masyarakat, sekaligus melahirkan graduan yang lebih holistik dan… Continue reading

UPNM and NSC partner to boost sports and academic growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) and the National Sports Council (NSC) have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen sports and academic development, particularly for national athletes and coaches. The collaboration was marked by the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI), witnessed by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh during the ‘Rakan Muda… Continue reading

PDRM bawa pameran antikeganasan di SMP Kebangsaan Batu Kawan

BATU KAWAN: Pasukan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mempamerkan bahan bukti dan senjata api berkaitan keganasan sempena Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan (SMP) Peringkat Kebangsaan di Stadium Batu Kawan. Pameran ini bertujuan meningkatkan kesedaran orang ramai tentang ancaman keganasan dan ekstremisme. Menurut ACP Ridzuan Abdul Aziz dari Cawangan Khas Bukit Aman, pameran ini memberi pendedahan langsung kepada masyarakat… Continue reading

New RM20m SK Kuala Abai building project launched in Kota Belud

KOTA BELUD: The construction of a new replacement building for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Abai has officially begun, with Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek leading the launch ceremony. The RM20 million project includes an administration block, 12 classrooms, a canteen, and essential facilities. Fadhlina emphasized the government’s commitment to improving education access in rural Sabah and… Continue reading

Fisheries Act 1985 amendments to increase fines, protect marine habitats

KUALA LUMPUR: The Fisheries Act 1985 is set for amendments to strengthen enforcement, increase penalties, and safeguard marine ecosystems. The proposed changes, expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat, aim to align Malaysia’s regulations with regional standards while addressing habitat destruction and food safety concerns. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad… Continue reading

UPNM dan MSN jalin kerjasama perkukuh sukan dan akademik

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) dan Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN) telah memeterai surat niat bagi menjalin kerjasama strategik untuk memperkukuh pembangunan sukan dan akademik, terutamanya dalam kalangan atlet serta jurulatih negara. Majlis penandatanganan disaksikan oleh Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh sempena Program Rakan Muda Turun Kampus siri keenam 2025 di UPNM, Kem… Continue reading

KKDW launches green practices guidebook for 281 TVET institutions

LENGGONG: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has launched the TVET@KKDW Green Practices Implementation Guidebook, providing a structured approach for 281 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to adopt sustainable practices. Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang stated that the guidebook was developed by the Technical Working Group Committee, which includes representatives… Continue reading

Malaysia sasar pelaburan teknologi hijau & teknologi mendalam

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia sedang meningkatkan pelaburan dalam teknologi hijau dan teknologi mendalam berimpak tinggi sebagai sebahagian daripada agenda pembangunan mampan kerajaan MADANI. Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi, Chang Lih Kang, menekankan komitmen negara dalam mempercepat peralihan kepada ekonomi karbon rendah melalui inovasi dalam pengurusan karbon, tenaga hidrogen, dan model ekonomi sirkular. “Kami sedang meneroka teknologi… Continue reading

PGA rampas 1,200 tan aluminium bernilai RM10 juta di Batu Gajah

BATU GAJAH: Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) merampas 1,221.3 tan aluminium bernilai hampir RM10 juta dalam operasi serbuan di sebuah kilang pemprosesan logam haram di Kawasan Perindustrian Pengkalan 4, Pusing. Timbalan Komander Briged Utara PGA ACP Shamsul Baharin Aman berkata operasi itu dilakukan pada jam 7.30 malam dengan kerjasama Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) Perak dan Majlis… Continue reading

Six elephants captured in Kluang under translocation operation

JOHOR BAHRU: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has successfully captured six elephants in Kluang as part of an ongoing translocation operation. The initiative, which began on Monday, targets areas around Kampung Pinggir and Kampung Sri Lukut to address rising human-elephant conflicts. State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon confirmed the… Continue reading

Kontraktor disaran guna IBS in situ untuk projek besar kerajaan

TAWAU: Kontraktor yang melaksanakan projek kerajaan berskala besar dan menggunakan Sistem Binaan Berindustri (IBS) disarankan untuk menghasilkan komponen IBS secara in situ, iaitu di tapak atau bersebelahan dengan lokasi projek. Timbalan Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan berkata pendekatan tersebut dapat menjimatkan kos dan masa selain mengurangkan risiko kerosakan komponen semasa penghantaran. “Saya bersetuju… Continue reading

PDRM anti-terrorism exhibition at Batu Kawan National Unity Week

BATU KAWAN: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is hosting an anti-terrorism exhibition at the National Unity Week (SMP) in Batu Kawan Stadium, aiming to educate the public on the dangers of terrorist activities. The event, running from July 17 to 20, features 35 activities, including displays of seized terrorist items and interactive sessions with counter-terrorism… Continue reading

Jelajah Komuniti Digital boosts rural tech skills in Belaga

BELAGA: The Ministry of Digital is stepping up efforts to close the digital gap in rural Sarawak through its ‘Jelajah Komuniti Digital’ initiative at SMK Belaga. The programme, designed to strengthen digital literacy, is a joint effort between the ministry, the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP), MYNIC Bhd, and Alibaba Cloud. Deputy Digital Minister… Continue reading