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Putra Heights Fire: No criminal intent found says police

SHAH ALAM: No elements of sabotage, negligence and criminal intent were found by the police in the course of their investigation into the Putra Heights fire incident, said Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan. According to Hussein, who spoke at a press conference held at the state government office, investigators determined that the incident… Continue reading

Sarawak GOF seizes RM5.5 million in illegal logging, liquor, diesel, drugs

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) confiscated goods worth RM5,497,813 in four separate operations targeting illegal logging, liquor, diesel, and drugs between June 23 and 28. The operations, named Op Taring Alpha, Op Taring Bravo, Op Taring Awas, and Op Libas, were conducted in Kuching, Sibu, Miri, and Lundu. SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che… Continue reading

France, Germany and UK condemn ‘threats’ against UN nuclear watchdog head

PARIS: France, Germany and Britain on Monday condemned “threats” against the head of the UN nuclear watchdog after Iran rejected its request to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the United States. Tehran has accused Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, of “betrayal of his duties” for not condemning the Israeli… Continue reading

Key witness in graft trial of ex-Lima mayor found dead

LIMA: A key witness in the corruption case of a former mayor of Lima has been found dead at his home, Peruvian prosecutors said, less than three months before the trial is due to start. Jose Miguel Castro, who was a Lima municipality official during ex-mayor Susana Villaran’s term from 2011-2014, was found dead Sunday… Continue reading

China to resume some Japanese seafood imports after Fukushima ban

BEIJING: China has lifted a ban on seafood imports from most regions of Japan, partially mending a years-long dispute over Tokyo’s handling of nuclear wastewater. China and Japan are key trading partners, but increased friction over territorial rivalries and military spending has frayed ties in recent years. Japan’s brutal occupation of parts of China before… Continue reading

Sudan refugees face deepening hunger as funds dry up: UN

KHARTOUM: Millions of people displaced by the war in Sudan are at risk of falling deeper into crisis as funding for food aid dwindles, the UN’s World Food Programme warned Monday. Since April 2023, war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created the world’s largest displacement crisis, with more than 10… Continue reading

China defends diplomats after Taiwan VP car ramming claims

BEIJING: China defended its diplomats on Monday after Taiwan accused Beijing’s embassy staff of planning to ram its vice president’s car during an official visit to Europe. “Chinese diplomats overseas always respect their host country’s laws and regulations,“ Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Taiwan’s top China policy body, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC),… Continue reading

Fire destroys cotton factory in Rawang, no injuries reported

PETALING JAYA: A fire broke out at a cotton factory in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, this morning, causing extensive damage but no injuries. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 10.14am regarding the blaze at Carefree Cotton Industrial Sdn Bhd, located at Batu 22, Jalan Kundang. Assistant Director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar… Continue reading

Fahmi checks Malaysia Day 2025 venue in Butterworth for smooth event

BUTTERWORTH: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today visited the PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre, the chosen venue for Malaysia Day 2025, to assess early preparations for the national event. The celebration, set for Sept 16, will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Also attending will be Penang’s Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah… Continue reading

Family mourns loss of long-awaited child in Perhentian boat tragedy

SUNGAI PETANI: The family of V. Vennpani, the 10-year-old girl who drowned in the Pulau Perhentian boat tragedy, is struggling to cope with the loss of their long-awaited only child. Her grandmother, T. Panjawarnam, 68, said Vennpani had been excited about the holiday with her parents and three other relatives before the fatal incident. “I… Continue reading

PM Anwar strengthens Malaysia-Germany ties in farewell envoy meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today underscored Malaysia’s dedication to deepening ties with Germany during a farewell meeting with outgoing German Ambassador Dr Peter Blomeyer. The discussion at his Putrajaya office centered on enhancing collaboration in trade, education, and cultural exchanges. Anwar emphasized the importance of sustainable bilateral progress, noting that Malaysia… Continue reading

Malaysia Fair 2025 Osaka boosts VM2026 tourism campaign in Japan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Fair 2025 made its debut in Osaka as part of Malaysia’s participation in World Expo 2025, serving as a key platform to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Japan. Held from June 27 to 29 at Lalaport ExpoCity, the event showcased the country’s cultural heritage, culinary diversity, and traditions… Continue reading

Sarawak boosts solar workforce to meet 2030 renewable energy goals

SIBU: Sarawak must accelerate efforts to produce skilled solar energy workers to support its renewable energy expansion, said Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, the state’s Utilities and Telecommunications Minister. The move aligns with Sarawak’s goal to increase power generation capacity to 10,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030 and 15,000 MW by 2035, with renewables contributing at least… Continue reading

Malaysia’s unemployment drops to 3.2% in 2024, labour market strongest since pandemic

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s labour market has achieved its strongest performance since the pandemic, with unemployment falling to 3.2 per cent in 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The latest data shows key improvements in employment, youth joblessness, and workforce participation, with stability expected to continue into 2025. The unemployment rate dipped below the… Continue reading

Snakes on a plane bound for India, again

NEW DELHI: Indian customs officers in Mumbai said they have stopped a plane passenger arriving from Thailand with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month. “Customs officers… foiled yet another wildlife smuggling attempt, 16 live snakes… seized from passenger returning from Thailand,“ said customs officers in the airport in the… Continue reading

China to resume some Japanese seafood imports after Fukushima ban

Tame crocodile ‘Butit’ asks fishermen for food in Sarawak

A large crocodile named ‘Butit’ has attracted widespread attention as it is frequently spotted near a fishermen’s jetty in Samalaju, Bintulu. It is understood that the crocodile’s presence is not unusual as the reptile often appears in the area. Since last Saturday, viral recordings on social media have shown the crocodile surfacing at the jetty,… Continue reading

Dead man found after two killed in ambush on US firefighters in Idaho

LOS ANGELES: Authorities said Sunday night they found a “deceased male” with a firearm on Canfield Mountain in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the site of an earlier ambush of firefighters that killed at least two. “This evening, members of the SWAT team located a deceased male on Canfield Mountain,“ the Kootenai County sheriff’s… Continue reading

Former surveyor charged with abusing position for RM150k contract

KUALA TERENGGANU: A former quantity surveyor at the Dungun Municipal Council was charged today in the Sessions Court for allegedly abusing his position to secure a RM150,000 contract for his parents’ company. Mohammad Hanif Ahmad, 41, denied the charge under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009, which carries a maximum 20-year jail term and… Continue reading

Bantuan makanan bulanan asnaf miskin, mualaf Melaka dinaikkan kepada RM300 sebulan

MELAKA: Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (MAIM) menaikkan kadar baharu bagi skim Bantuan Makanan Bulanan kepada asnaf miskin dan mualaf kepada RM300 sebulan berbanding RM250 sebulan sebelum ini, berkuat kuasa esok. Exco Pendidikan, Pengajian Tinggi dan Hal Ehwal Agama negeri Datuk Rahmad Mariman berkata skim sama bagi golongan asnaf fakir di bawah MAIM pula kekal, iaitu… Continue reading

Rang Undang-undang Warga Emas dibentang tahun depan – Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan telah menyiapkan draf Rang Undang-undang Warga Emas yang bertujuan melindungi hak dan kesejahteraan golongan itu, dan dijangka dibentangkan di Parlimen tahun depan. Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri berkata kementeriannya bercadang menyerahkan draf itu kepada Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) menjelang akhir tahun ini, namun beliau menjangkakan rang undang-undang… Continue reading

JHEAT warns against superstitious acts at Nurly Sahirah’s grave

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (JHEAT) has issued a stern warning against superstitious practices at the gravesite of Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the victims of the recent fatal bus crash in Gerik, Perak. JHEAT Enforcement Division Chief Assistant Commissioner Aizi Saidi stated that any acts violating Islamic law, such… Continue reading

FAM avoids comment on Cklamovski’s interference claims in Harimau Malaya

THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has declined to comment on national team head coach Peter Cklamovski’s allegations of interference in team management, stating that the matter should be clarified by the coach himself. FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub said the Australian-born coach’s remarks regarding external influences on the national squad require direct… Continue reading

Kerajaan Terengganu cadang tarik lesen pengusaha bot langgar peraturan

KUALA TERENGGANU: Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu akan mengemukakan cadangan kepada Jabatan Laut Malaysia untuk menarik balik atau menggantung lesen pengusaha bot pelancong yang didapati cuai sehingga menyebabkan kemalangan. Langkah ini diambil susulan kejadian bot terbalik di Pulau Perhentian yang mengorbankan tiga nyawa baru-baru ini. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelancongan, Kebudayaan, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim negeri, Datuk Razali… Continue reading

Melaka increases food aid for asnaf, Muslim converts to RM300 monthly

MELAKA: The Melaka government has announced an increase in monthly food assistance for asnaf (those eligible for zakat) and Muslim converts, raising the amount from RM250 to RM300 starting tomorrow. The decision aims to address the rising cost of essential goods and ensure better support for recipients. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee… Continue reading

Cahya Mata Football Cup Finals 2025 concludes with grand celebration of community unity and sporting spirit

THE Cahya Mata Football Cup Finals 2025 concluded today at Stadium Sarawak, marking a triumphant culmination of a month-long celebration of grassroots football, employee engagement, and community unity. The Finals brought together 12 top-performing teams who earned their place after excelling in a series of Community Cups hosted across Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad’s Strategic Business… Continue reading

Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 to drive green transformation

GUIYANG: The Guizhou Provincial Government has confirmed that the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 will take place from July 5 to 6 in Guiyang, China. The event, approved by the State Council, will centre on “Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature – Discussing Global Development and Green Transformation.” Organised by the People’s Government of Guizhou… Continue reading

Lee and Im win first LPGA titles in playoff at the Dow Championship

THE Korean duo of Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im won the team format Dow Championship on Sunday, edging the American pair of Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang in a playoff at Midland Country Club. With the win, Lee and Im both became Rolex First-Time Winners in their second year on the LPGA Tour. The… Continue reading

Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled US trade talks

OTTAWA: Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms late on Sunday, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will resume trade negotiations in order to agree on a… Continue reading

Ferrari loses trademark case against local energy drink firm

PETALING JAYA: Italian high-performance car icon Ferrari SpA, renowned for its Formula One success and legendary prancing horse emblem, has lost a court battle over a trademark case against a local energy drink company concerning a twin horse logo. The Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed Ferrari’s legal action against Sunrise-Mark Sdn Bhd, ruling that the… Continue reading

UMS integration sasar penyenaraian sekunder di bursa malaysia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: UMS Integration Ltd, syarikat tersenarai di Bursa Singapura (SGX), hari ini melancarkan prospektus bagi penyenaraian sekundernya di Pasaran Utama Bursa Malaysia pada 1 Ogos 2025. Ini menjadikan UMS syarikat pertama tersenarai SGX yang memilih Bursa Malaysia sebagai platform sekunder. UMS merupakan penyedia penyelesaian kejuruteraan dan pembuatan ketepatan tinggi bersepadu, khusus untuk industri semikonduktor… Continue reading

Former Felda staff jailed, fined RM20k for misusing settlers’ death benefits

KUANTAN: A former administrative assistant was sentenced to three months in jail and fined RM20,000 by the Sessions Court today for criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM41,652.42 in death benefits meant for seven Felda settlers’ families. Nurul Syafiha Awang Za, 36, pleaded guilty to the charge before Judge Sazlina Safie, who ordered her to… Continue reading

Former Felda staff jailed, fined RM20k for misusing settlers’ death benefits

Bekas pembantu tadbir Felda dipenjara, denda RM20,000 pecah amanah wang khairat

KUANTAN: Seorang bekas pembantu tadbir Felda dijatuhi hukuman penjara tiga bulan dan denda RM20,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini selepas mengaku bersalah atas pertuduhan pecah amanah wang khairat kematian bernilai RM41,652.42. Nurul Syafiha Awang Za, 36, didapati menyalahgunakan wang yang diamanahkan untuk pembayaran khairat kematian kepada tujuh waris peneroka Felda Sungai Panching Timur… Continue reading

Aset rizab rasmi Malaysia catat US$119.59 bilion pada Mei 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Aset rizab rasmi Malaysia berjumlah US$119.59 bilion (US$1 = RM4.21) pada akhir Mei 2025, menurut Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Selain itu, aset mata wang asing lain dilaporkan bernilai US$955.2 juta. Bank pusat itu menjelaskan bahawa butiran terperinci rizab antarabangsa mengikut format Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) Tabung Kewangan Antarabangsa (IMF) memberikan gambaran jelas… Continue reading

Hamidin kembali ke FAM selaku presiden kehormat

SUBANG JAYA: Tan Sri Hamidin Mohd Amin hari ini dilantik sebagai Presiden Kehormat Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) pada Kongres Luar Biasa badan induk itu di sini, kira-kira empat bulan selepas beliau meninggalkan FAM. Pengumuman oleh Presiden FAM Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub dalam sidang media selepas mempengerusikan kongres berkenaan sekali gus menjawab desas-desus mengenai kepulangan… Continue reading

Tougher Singapore crypto regulations kick in

SINGAPORE: Singapore ramped up crypto exchange regulations Monday in a bid to curb money laundering and boost market confidence after a series of high-profile scandals rattled the sector. The city-state’s central bank last month said digital token service providers (DTSPs) that served only overseas clients must have a licence to continue operations past June 30… Continue reading

Indonesia to ease import restrictions ahead of US tariff deadline

JAKARTA: Indonesia will ease import restrictions and rules on many goods and raw materials in a bid to make it easier to do business in the country, officials said on Monday, ahead of the July 9 deadline for tariff negotiations set by the United States. While Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy, traders have historically… Continue reading

Firefighters in Turkey battle to contain wildfires for second day

ISTANBUL: Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires for a second day raging in the western province of Izmir fanned by strong winds, the forestry minister and local media said on Monday Wildfires in Kuyucak and Doganbey areas of Izmir were fanned overnight by winds reaching 40-50 kph (25-30 mph) and four villages and two neighbourhoods… Continue reading

Firefighters in Turkey battle to contain wildfires for second day

Full VEP enforcement at Johor border begins tomorrow, RM300 fine awaits

JOHOR BAHRU: From tomorrow, Singaporean vehicles entering Malaysia without a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will face an immediate RM300 compound, as full enforcement at the Malaysia-Singapore land border kicks in. The enforcement is in line with Section 66H(7) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), which states that it is an offence for… Continue reading

Full VEP enforcement at Johor border begins tomorrow, RM300 fine awaits

UK-US deal for lower car, aerospace duties takes effect

LONDON: A trade deal cutting tariffs on British exports of automobiles and aerospace equipment to the United States takes effect Monday, as the two sides continue to negotiate over steel duties. “From today, British car and aerospace manufacturers will benefit from major tariff reductions when exporting to the US, saving thousands of jobs,“ the UK… Continue reading

Written remedy

SCREENS and a constant stream of notifications, the simple act of putting pen to paper can feel almost revolutionary. Journalling, long regarded as the domain of sensitive teenagers and prolific novelists, is experiencing a reawakening. And it is not just about scribbling down your day, journalling has been quietly proving its worth as a powerful… Continue reading

UK-US deal for lower car, aerospace duties takes effect

MyEG rebrands as Zetrix AI effective July 3 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: MyEG Services Bhd, a key player in Malaysia’s e-government services, will officially rebrand as Zetrix AI Bhd starting 9 am on July 3. The company confirmed the change in a Bursa Malaysia filing, noting that its stock short name will switch from MYEG to ZETRIX. “The stock number remains unchanged,“ the filing stated.… Continue reading

MyEG rebrands as Zetrix AI effective July 3 in Malaysia

Keputusan rayuan akhir kes bunuh Kevin Morais diumum esok

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan akan mengumumkan keputusan muktamad esok berkenaan rayuan enam individu yang disabitkan membunuh Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais pada 2015. Panel tiga hakim diketuai Ketua Hakim Negara Tun Tengku Maimum Tuan Mat, Presiden Mahkamah Rayuan Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, dan Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang akan menyampaikan keputusan… Continue reading

Imported luxury foods face 5% SST hike starting July 1

GET ready to pay more for your favourite imported delicacies! Starting tomorrow, several luxury food items and imported goods will see their Sales and Service Tax (SST) rates increase. King crab, salmon and cod fish, truffle mushrooms, and imported strawberries are among the premium items that will now carry a 5% SST rate. Other items… Continue reading