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Police helicopter crashes near Sungai Pulai, five rescued

PETALING JAYA: A Royal Malaysia Police helicopter crashed near Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah, Johor, this morning, with all five people on board successfully rescued by marine authorities. The AS355N helicopter, bearing registration number 9M-PHG, departed from Tanjung Kupang Police Station at 9:51 AM before encountering difficulties during its flight. The aircraft was carrying five… Continue reading

Senator raises concerns about Singapore’s direct move to hire Malaysian doctors

PETALING JAYA: A senator has raised concerns about Singapore recruiting Malaysian doctors at a hotel, citing the bold move as worsening the brain drain in the healthcare sector. Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran said the job advertisement posted by Malaysia’s neighbouring country, offering an annual salary of RM385,000 in addition to other perks, would undoubtedly attract… Continue reading

33-year-old from Selangor wins RM14.6 mil Sports Toto jackpot using girlfriend’s MyKad number

A 33-year-old project manager from Selangor just became RM14.6 million richer after striking the Power Toto 6/55 jackpot on July 6 — and he credits his win to none other than his girlfriend. The man revealed he had been playing the same set of numbers — 4, 8, 11, 18, 20, and 29 — for… Continue reading

Elderly denied DRT transport over missing smartphone app issue

A social media post about an elderly woman allegedly being denied access to Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) services for not owning a smartphone has triggered a wave of criticism online, raising concerns over digital exclusion and the push for a fully cashless public transport system. User @BurhanPlays shared the incident on X, stating: “@askrapidkl I took… Continue reading

Elderly denied DRT transport over missing smartphone app issue

Indonesia urges ASEAN unity to protect regional stability amid tensions

JAKARTA: Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has urged ASEAN to strengthen its unity and maintain its central role in preserving regional stability amid escalating geopolitical tensions. His remarks came during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Kuala Lumpur, where key issues such as the Myanmar crisis, South China Sea disputes, and transnational crime were discussed. “ASEAN… Continue reading

Jewish Australians report rising antisemitism and safety fears

MELBOURNE: Jewish Australians are feeling “very unsafe” following a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, including vandalism, arson, and harassment, according to Australia’s antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal. The escalation in violence coincides with the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with reported incidents increasing by 300% in just one year. Segal, appointed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to… Continue reading

Jewish Australians report rising antisemitism and safety fears

BNM expected to keep OPR steady through 2025 after rate cut

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Investment Bank Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2025 after the recent 25-basis-point cut. The central bank reduced the OPR yesterday for the first time since July 2020, but analysts do not foresee further cuts this year. Public IB noted… Continue reading

BNM expected to keep OPR steady through 2025 after rate cut

Israeli army intercepts missile from Yemen amid rising tensions

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military confirmed intercepting a missile fired from Yemen early Thursday, marking another escalation in regional tensions. The missile launch follows recent Israeli airstrikes on Huthi rebel positions in Yemen. “Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted,“… Continue reading

Israeli army intercepts missile from Yemen amid rising tensions

EU chief von der Leyen faces no confidence vote amid leadership criticism

STRASBOURG: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament, a rare challenge initiated by far-right lawmakers. The motion, pushed by Romanian lawmaker Gheorghe Piperea, criticises her leadership style and lack of transparency in Covid vaccine negotiations with Pfizer. Von der Leyen dismissed the motion as a divisive tactic,… Continue reading

EU chief von der Leyen faces no confidence vote amid leadership criticism

EU Parliament revises rules after Huawei probe blunder targets wrong lawmaker

BRUSSELS: A major blunder in a Belgian corruption investigation linked to Huawei has forced the European Parliament to revise its rules, aiming to protect lawmakers from unfounded accusations. Italian MEP Giusi Princi was mistakenly named in the probe, despite having no connection to the case. Princi, a member of Forza Italia, was shocked when she… Continue reading

EU Parliament revises rules after Huawei probe blunder targets wrong lawmaker

IACA and MACA strengthen anti-corruption education through collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) have pledged to deepen their partnership in advancing anti-corruption education. The commitment was solidified during a courtesy visit by IACA dean Professor Slagjana Taseva to MACA senior director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed the discussions in a… Continue reading

Anwar extends 100th birthday wishes to Tun Dr Mahathir

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended warm birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on his 100th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Anwar, alongside his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, offered prayers for Tun Mahathir’s continued well-being, peace of mind, and strength. “We sincerely pray… Continue reading

Syarikat teknologi gergasi perlu patuh undang-undang negara – Fahmi

GENEVA: Syarikat teknologi gergasi tidak boleh mengatasi undang-undang mana-mana negara, tegas Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Beliau menegaskan setiap negara berdaulat mempunyai peraturan yang perlu dipatuhi, termasuk oleh syarikat teknologi besar. “Terdapat peraturan yang ditetapkan untuk keselamatan dan syarikat ini perlu akur dengan undang-undang,“ katanya semasa sesi panel Sidang Kemuncak Dunia mengenai Acara Peringkat Tinggi… Continue reading

Setiausaha negara AS Marco Rubio tiba di Malaysia hadiri mesyuarat ASEAN

SUBANG JAYA: Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat (AS) Marco Rubio tiba di Malaysia pada Khamis bagi menghadiri Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN ke-58 dan mesyuarat berkaitan. Ini merupakan lawatan pertama Rubio ke Asia sejak dilantik sebagai Setiausaha Negara awal tahun ini. Delegasi AS mendarat di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia di Subang Jaya pada jam 7.39 pagi.… Continue reading

Bedroom affairs

In the elegant world of interiors, where design meets intention, few rooms hold as much energetic weight as the bedroom. This is not simply where we sleep. It is where we restore, reflect and realign with ourselves. And yet, within this deeply personal space, one small oversight in layout can ripple into something much larger:… Continue reading

Menteri luar Rusia sergey lavrov tiba di Malaysia untuk mesyuarat AMM ke-58

SUBANG JAYA: Menteri Luar Rusia Sergey Lavrov tiba di Malaysia bagi menghadiri Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN ke-58 (AMM) yang berlangsung di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur. Lavrov mengetuai delegasi Rusia ke mesyuarat tersebut, yang diadakan dari 8 hingga 11 Julai. Beliau tiba di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) pada jam 8.27 pagi dan disambut oleh… Continue reading

IjDAZ 2025 perkukuh ekosistem zakat negara secara strategik

BANGI: Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) bersama Pusat Pungutan Zakat dan Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP) serta Jabatan Wakaf, Zakat dan Haji (JAWHAR) melancarkan Ijtimak Duat dan Asatizah Zakat (IjDAZ) 2025 bagi memperkasa ekosistem zakat negara. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar menyatakan program ini mencerminkan komitmen jangka… Continue reading

Cyberjaya student murder case: Two friends charged in court

SEPANG: Two friends, both aged 19, were charged in the Magistrate’s Court today over the death of a private university student in Cyberjaya last month. M. Sri Darvien, an odd-job worker, faces a murder charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code for allegedly killing 20-year-old Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara at a Cyberjaya condominium between 9.11… Continue reading

Pencemaran sungai air batu di Melaka disiasat sepenuhnya

MELAKA: Kerajaan Melaka memberi jaminan siasatan menyeluruh akan dilaksanakan berhubung insiden pencemaran Sungai Air Batu berhampiran Kampung Paya Rumput, Sungai Udang. Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) Melaka telah diarahkan menjalankan siasatan segera selepas menerima laporan pada Selasa lalu. Pemeriksaan awal menunjukkan perubahan warna air sungai menjadi hitam, dipercayai berpunca daripada pelepasan efluen oleh sumber yang masih… Continue reading

Akaun palsu guna AI papar wajah, suara Agong dikesan RPO

KUALA LUMPUR: Pejabat Media dan Komunikasi Keluarga Diraja Johor (RPO) melaporkan pengesanan satu akaun video palsu di Facebook yang menggunakan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) untuk meniru wajah dan suara Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim. Perkara itu disahkan menerusi hantaran rasmi di laman Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. Menurut RPO, video tersebut disebarkan dengan menampilkan suara… Continue reading

Peniaga rugi RM500,639 diperdaya sindiket kerja sambilan palsu

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seorang peniaga lelaki mengalami kerugian besar mencecah RM500,639.50 selepas diperdaya sindiket penipuan tawaran kerja sambilan dalam talian. Kejadian ini dilaporkan berlaku selepas mangsa berusia 38 tahun itu tertarik dengan tawaran kerja berkomisen tinggi daripada seorang individu bernama ‘Nabila Puteri’ di Facebook pada 14 Mei lalu. Menurut Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Terengganu ACP Azli… Continue reading

Student caught using ChatGPT during exam sparks debate

A now-viral video showing a university student using ChatGPT during an exam has sparked widespread outrage online, fuelling discussions about academic integrity, AI misuse, and the declining seriousness of exam protocols. First posted by X user @hrfuturesnq and later reshared on Instagram by @kongsi.viral, the clip captures a female student discreetly using her phone to… Continue reading

Student caught using ChatGPT during exam sparks debate

Pertemuan Lavrov-Rubio di Kuala Lumpur sedang diusahakan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertemuan antara Menteri Luar Rusia Sergey Lavrov dan Setiausaha Negara Amerika Syarikat Marco Rubio di Kuala Lumpur sedang diusahakan, menurut jurucakap Kementerian Luar Rusia Maria Zakharova. “Saya sahkan pertemuan itu sedang dirundingkan,“ kata Zakharova kepada RIA Novosti. Lavrov berada di ibu negara Malaysia bagi menghadiri siri mesyuarat peringkat menteri ASEAN pada 10 dan… Continue reading

Putri Qisya terima sokongan pelbagai pihak selepas tragedi Sungai Korok

JITRA: Musibah yang menimpa Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, 12, yang kehilangan ibu bapa serta empat adiknya dalam tragedi di Sungai Korok pada Sabtu lepas, terus mendapat perhatian pelbagai pihak. Selain keluarga terdekat, pihak sekolah, pemimpin masyarakat, dan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) turut memberikan sokongan moral dan bantuan kepada mangsa yang terselamat itu. Pengerusi Persatuan Anak… Continue reading

Ancelotti dihukum penjara atas kesalahan elak cukai di Sepanyol

MADRID: Jurulatih pasukan kebangsaan Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, dijatuhi hukuman penjara oleh Mahkamah Wilayah Madrid atas kesalahan mengelak cukai. Keputusan itu dikeluarkan pada Rabu, menurut laporan agensi berita Jerman dpa. Selain hukuman penjara, mahkamah turut mengenakan denda sebanyak €386,361.93 (AS$452,268.39). Keputusan ini belum muktamad dan masih boleh dirayu. Ancelotti, bekas jurulatih Real Madrid, tidak dijangka akan… Continue reading

ASEAN mahu situasi di Laut China Selatan diurus secara berhemah

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN menyeru semua pihak terlibat dalam isu Laut China Selatan agar menguruskan situasi di laluan perairan strategik itu dengan bijaksana dan berhemah. Tujuannya adalah untuk memastikan ketegangan geopolitik tidak semakin meningkat. Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan menyatakan bahawa keamanan sejagat kini semakin rapuh. Oleh itu, ASEAN perlu meningkatkan usaha bagi mengekalkan keamanan… Continue reading

Advantages of using convection oven

COOKING with wood or coal will imbue food with extra flavour. No doubt about that but few have the luxury of a wood fireplace or even a mini stove that uses coal. The former is the stuff of European-design fantasy whilst the latter can be unnecessarily messy, especially when a gust of wind takes soot… Continue reading

ASEAN urges caution in South China Sea amid COC progress

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN has urged all parties involved in the South China Sea to act with wisdom and prudence to prevent escalating tensions in the strategic waterway. The call was made during the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with China, held alongside the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan highlighted the… Continue reading

M’sian teacher calls out students for using Indonesian in BM essays

A Malaysian teacher recently sparked a discussion about the proper use of Bahasa Melayu after discovering that some of her students had written their essays in Indonesian. In a TikTok post, she reminded Malaysians about the correct usage of phrases in both languages, highlighting the differences between them despite their similar vocabulary. In her viral… Continue reading

RWG and Visa launch ‘Vacation Vibes’ with exclusive perks for cardholders

KUALA LUMPUR: Resorts World Genting (RWG) has teamed up with Visa to launch the ‘Vacation Vibes’ campaign, offering exclusive benefits for Visa cardholders. The initiative provides discounts on hotel accommodations, dining, and select concerts at the Arena of Stars, reinforcing RWG’s commitment to enhancing guest experiences. Genting Malaysia Berhad stated that the partnership leverages Visa’s… Continue reading

Fake AI video of Malaysian king detected on Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has identified a fake Facebook account using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic the face and voice of His Majesty Sultan Ismail, the King of Malaysia. The fraudulent video falsely portrays the monarch promoting an investment scheme promising high returns. The RPO issued a warning through Sultan Ibrahim… Continue reading

Simple exercises for desk workers

MANY of us live a sedentary working lifestyle. Given the corporate nature of our fields, we are often required to be seated at our desks for extended periods. The opportunities to keep active, therefore, are limited. But there are simple and effective desk exercises you can do. Below are simple movements to improve circulation, reduce… Continue reading

Trader loses RM500k in online job scam in Kuala Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: A trader lost RM500,639.50 after falling victim to an online job scam syndicate that lured him with promises of high commissions for part-time work. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 38-year-old victim was contacted on May 14 by a Facebook user named Nabila Puteri, who offered him a job… Continue reading

Sungai Air Batu pollution linked to effluent under probe

MELAKA: The pollution incident at Sungai Air Batu near Kampung Paya Rumput is suspected to stem from effluent discharge, with authorities yet to pinpoint the exact source. The Melaka Chief Minister’s Department confirmed the river’s discolouration, describing it as turning black, though investigations remain ongoing. Initial probes by the Melaka Department of Environment (DOE) began… Continue reading

El Salvador recalls Mexico envoy after drug flight dispute

SAN SALVADOR: Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced the recall of El Salvador’s ambassador to Mexico for consultations following allegations by Mexican officials that a drug trafficking plane originated from the Central American nation. Bukele refuted the claims, demanding clarification from Mexico. The dispute arose after Mexico’s Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch stated during a press… Continue reading

El Salvador recalls Mexico envoy after drug flight dispute

Australian shares rise as banks and miners gain amid Trump tariffs

SYDNEY: Australian shares followed Wall Street’s upward trend, with banks and miners driving gains as U.S. President Donald Trump widened trade tariffs. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.6% to 8,587.70, recovering from a 0.6% drop the previous day. Financial stocks led the rally, gaining 0.7%, with major banks rising between 0.4% and 1%. Mining stocks… Continue reading

Australian shares rise as banks and miners gain amid Trump tariffs

Trump appoints Duffy as interim NASA chief amid leadership shake-up

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA, filling a vacancy left after the withdrawal of his earlier nominee. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk over leadership at the space agency. Duffy will temporarily oversee NASA, which has faced… Continue reading

Trump appoints Duffy as interim NASA chief amid leadership shake-up

90% of KRTs remain active, boosting community unity in Malaysia

MACHANG: Close to 90 per cent of Malaysia’s 8,586 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) units remain actively engaged in community programmes, demonstrating strong public commitment to unity and local development. National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) director-general Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud highlighted the steady growth in active KRTs, attributing it to heightened public awareness and… Continue reading

Trump imposes 50% copper tariff effective August 1 to boost US industry

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has declared a 50% tariff on copper imports, set to take effect on August 1. The decision aims to strengthen domestic production of the metal, which is vital for defense, electronics, and automotive industries. This latest tariff follows similar measures on steel and aluminum, despite warnings from economists about rising… Continue reading