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US launches national security probe into wind turbine imports

WASHINGTON: The United States Commerce Department has initiated a national security investigation concerning wind turbine imports and their components. This action follows President Donald Trump’s consistent criticisms regarding wind energy sources. The White House recently expanded its existing 50% steel and aluminium tariffs to incorporate wind turbines and associated parts. Additional tariffs, quotas or other… Continue reading

Sri Lanka ex-president Wickremesinghe arrested for misusing funds

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly “misusing government funds”, a senior police detective told AFP. Wickremesinghe was taken into custody after being questioned about a September 2023 visit to London to attend a ceremony for his wife at a British university while he was head of state, the… Continue reading

Israel rejects UN-backed famine report, says no starvation in Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israel has firmly rejected a United Nations-backed food security report confirming famine conditions in Gaza City. The foreign ministry statement on Friday dismissed the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) findings as based on “Hamas lies laundered through organisations with vested interests”. “There is no famine in Gaza,“ the ministry declared, asserting that recent… Continue reading

UN declares first-ever famine in Gaza, affecting 500,000 people

ROME: The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, marking the first such occurrence in the Middle East. UN experts confirmed that 500,000 people are currently facing catastrophic hunger conditions. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher stated that the famine was entirely preventable, blaming systematic obstruction by Israel for preventing food from reaching… Continue reading

Iraqi Kurdistan opposition figure arrested after deadly clashes in Sulaimaniyah

SULAIMANIYAH: Three members of the security forces in the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region were killed and 19 wounded during the arrest of an opposition figure on Friday. Lahur Sheikh Jangi, a member of the influential Talabani family, which is one of two ruling clans in the autonomous region, “surrendered” while “his brother Bolad was injured… Continue reading

Fahmi urges public to correct Jalur Gemilang display within legal limits

PUTRAJAYA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged the public to play a constructive role and not act beyond limits if they come across instances of the Jalur Gemilang being displayed incorrectly. Fahmi, who is also the MADANI Government spokesman, said the public should instead take the initiative to correct the flag installation and not… Continue reading

Perak Health Department issues 7,968 notices under smoking control act

IPOH: The Perak Health Department issued 7,968 notices under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, collecting RM479,900 in fines from October 1 last year to August 21. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said that 1,445 enforcement operations were carried out during that… Continue reading

PM Anwar orders MINDEF review after defence intelligence officers detained

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to review the aspects of national security so they aren’t compromised, following the recent detention of Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO) members in the southern part of the country. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the spokesperson for the MADANI… Continue reading

Court of Appeal upholds ex-cop’s 15-year jail term for incest

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has upheld a 15-year prison sentence and three strokes of the cane for a former police officer convicted of committing incest with his sister-in-law. A three-judge panel chaired by Justice Datuk Azman Abdullah unanimously dismissed the 32-year-old appellant’s challenge against his conviction and sentence. Justice Azman stated that the Sessions… Continue reading

PM Anwar ensures Parliament gatherings remain unobstructed

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that any form of peaceful assembly in front of the Parliament Building should not be hindered. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the spokesperson for the MADANI Government, said the matter was raised by Anwar at the Cabinet Meeting today, who also requested that… Continue reading

Track World Cup returns to Malaysia in 2026 after 25 years

THE Track World Cup will return to Malaysian soil next year after a 25 year absence. The event is scheduled to take place from April 24 to 26 at the National Velodrome in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Malaysian National Cycling Federation president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill announced that Malaysia has received official confirmation from the International… Continue reading

TRW face tough Super League test against Sabah FC at Likas Stadium

KELANTAN The Real Warriors face a challenging Super League encounter against Sabah FC at Likas Stadium tomorrow night. Head coach E Elavarasan acknowledged Sabah’s formidable reputation as an experienced Super League competitor. “Sabah has long competed in the Super League,” he told Bernama today. Elavarasan emphasised the difficulty of securing points during away matches against… Continue reading

Australia orders audit of crypto trading giant Binance

SYDNEY: Australia has ordered the local arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance to appoint an external auditor after identifying “serious concerns” with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the country’s financial intelligence agency, said yesterday its concerns followed Binance Australia’s latest independent review which… Continue reading

Shipping H20 chips to China not security concern: Huang

TAIPEI: Shipping Nvidia’s H20 chips to China was “great” for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant’s chief said yesterday. The California-based company produces some of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, but is barred from sending its most cutting-edge chips to China amid Washington’s concerns they could be harnessed to boost… Continue reading

Chinese firm begins developing oilfields in Venezuela

HOUSTON: China Concord Resources Corp (CCRC) has begun developing two Venezuelan oilfields, planning to invest more than US$1 billion (RM4.2 billion) in a project to produce 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil by end-2026, an executive directly involved in the project said. The project marks a rare investment by a private Chinese firm in… Continue reading

PM lauds Zamir’s gold, record at SEA Deaf Games 100m

SPRINTER Muhammad Zamir Azman’s victory in the men’s 100-metre (m) event at the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Deaf Games is a proud achievement for the country. And Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who congratulated him on his victory, hopes that it will inspire everyone to strive for a more inclusive, progressive and glorious future… Continue reading

China stablecoin push – better late than never

HONG KONG: Sometimes China’s leaders throw markets a curveball, and the latest could prove curvier than most: the country’s state council, or cabinet, may approve a roadmap for boosting global use of the yuan later this month, including a bid to catch up with US progress on stablecoins, per a Reuters report citing unnamed sources.… Continue reading

60,000 unregistered medicines seized at KLIA, worth RM85,000

SEPANG: A Bangladeshi national was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) after authorities uncovered RM85,000 worth of unregistered medicines in his luggage yesterday. The discovery was made when Customs officers flagged suspicious images during a scan of four suitcases belonging to the passenger. The bags were then referred to the Malaysian Border… Continue reading

Kuantan Airport runway reopens after RMAF jet crash incident

KUANTAN: The runway at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport here has reopened for operations as of 12pm today, following a temporary closure due to an incident involving a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fighter jet. In a post on its official Facebook page, Malaysia Airports confirmed that all flight operations at the airport have resumed… Continue reading

PVATM seeks Budget 2026 pension gap fix for military retirees

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) hopes Budget 2026 will help narrow the pension gap between military retirees who retired before and after January 1, 2013. Its president, Captain (Rtd) Sharuddin Omar, said the current disparity in pension rates is too wide, ranging from 14% to 71.9% depending on rank, between those… Continue reading

Sungai Golok drug prices lure Malaysian addicts across border

NARATHIWAT: Significantly lower drug prices in Sungai Golok have transformed this border town into a major attraction for addicts, including many Malaysians from neighbouring Kelantan. Thai authorities have responded by intensifying operations to dismantle syndicate activities throughout the area. Supeeyan Daemokleng, chairman of the Sungai Golok Narcotics Administration Centre, confirmed that besides its notorious nightlife,… Continue reading

13 remaja lelaki didapati bersalah bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional Lahad Datu

TAWAU: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini mendapati 13 pelajar Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu bersalah membunuh rakan mereka Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, 17, tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Duncan Sikodol memutuskan kesemua remaja itu yang didakwa secara bersama bersalah di bawah Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan selepas pihak pendakwaan berjaya membuktikan kes melampaui keraguan munasabah. Beliau menetapkan… Continue reading

PM Anwar tegaskan perhimpunan aman di hadapan Parlimen tidak wajar dihalang

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan sebarang bentuk perhimpunan aman di hadapan Bangunan Parlimen tidak wajar dihalang. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yang juga jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata pendirian itu dizahirkan Perdana Menteri dalam Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri hari ini dengan penekanan supaya aspek keselamatan dan kelancaran lalu lintas diberi perhatian. “Terdapat perbincangan mengenai… Continue reading

Anwar receives MALINDO MADANI Scholars Declaration with five key principles

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received the 2025 Declaration of Malaysia-Indonesia MADANI Scholars’ Council (MALINDO MADANI), a joint document described as a comprehensive expression of shared intellectual aspirations by leading thinkers from Malaysia and Indonesia. The declaration, which outlines five key principles, was handed over by Professor Dr M Din Syamsuddin, Chairman… Continue reading

Muhammad Zamir juara 100m SEA Pekak 2025, catat rekod 11.06 saat

JAKARTA: Kejayaan pelari pecut negara Muhammad Zamir Azman menjuarai acara 100 meter lelaki di Sukan Asia Tenggara Pekak 2025 merupakan satu pencapaian yang membanggakan negara. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengucapkan tahniah kepada Muhammad Zamir dan berharap kejayaan itu menjadi inspirasi kepada semua. Beliau berkata kejayaan tersebut dapat membina masa depan sukan negara yang… Continue reading

Malaysia jadi tuan rumah Piala Dunia Trek selepas 25 tahun

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejohanan berbasikal Piala Dunia Trek kembali ke Malaysia selepas 25 tahun, dengan Velodrom Nasional di Nilai, Negeri Sembilan menjadi venue penganjuran pada 24 hingga 26 April tahun depan. Presiden Persekutuan Kebangsaan Berbasikal Malaysia (PKBM) Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill berkata Malaysia telah menerima pengesahan rasmi daripada Kesatuan Berbasikal Antarabangsa (UCI) untuk menganjurkan pusingan terakhir… Continue reading

Eksekutif jualan, jururawat maut dalam kemalangan perjalanan himpunan RXZ

KUANTAN: Seorang eksekutif jualan bank maut selepas motosikal ditunggangnya terbabas dan melanggar tebing di Jalan Palong 8, di sini, kira-kira 6.30 pagi tadi. Ketua Polis Daerah Bera Supt Zulkiflee Nazir dalam kenyataan berkata Mohd Syukri Shahrudin, 33, yang menunggang motosikal jenis Yamaha RXZ dalam perjalanan dari arah Rembau menuju ke Terengganu bagi mengikuti Himpunan RXZ… Continue reading

PM arah MINDEF teliti keselamatan negara susulan tangkapan perisik tentera

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengarahkan Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) meneliti semula aspek keselamatan negara susulan penahanan anggota Organisasi Perisikan Pertahanan Malaysia (MDIO) di selatan tanah air, baru-baru ini. Menteri Komunikasi Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yang juga Jurucakap Kerajaan MADANI berkata perkara itu dibangkitkan Perdana Menteri dalam mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri hari ini. “Difahamkan dua daripada… Continue reading

Pengarah syarikat didakwa tipu pembekalan 10 kontena minyak masak

KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pengarah syarikat mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen di sini atas pertuduhan menipu berhubung dengan pembekalan 10 kontena minyak masak Palm Olein CP10 bernilai 315,675 dolar Amerika tahun lepas. Nuruliman Haidi Che Mansor, 44, didakwa telah memperdayakan syarikat Global Foods and Confectionaries KFZE (Nigeria) melalui wakilnya Abdulrahman Muhammad Garba dan Sani Abdullahi… Continue reading

APMM Selangor tahan kapal kargo berlabuh tanpa kebenaran di perairan

SHAH ALAM: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia Selangor menahan sebuah kapal kargo kerana berlabuh tanpa kebenaran di perairan negeri ini. Kapal kargo yang dikendalikan seorang nakhoda dan empat belas kru itu ditahan pada pukul dua belas tiga puluh tengah hari di kedudukan 0.6 batu nautika barat daya Sementa. Kesemua mereka merupakan warga Indonesia yang berumur antara… Continue reading

Anwar terima deklarasi lima perkara Majlis Cendekiawan MALINDO MADANI

PUTRAJAYA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini menerima Deklarasi Majlis Cendekiawan MADANI Malaysia-Indonesia (MALINDO MADANI) yang disifatkan sebagai rangkuman terbaik hasil sarjana kedua-dua negara. Deklarasi yang mengandungi lima perkara utama itu diserahkan oleh Pengerusi Pusat Dialog dan Kerjasama Antara Tamadun Indonesia Profesor Dr M Din Syamsuddin pada majlis di Masjid Putra di sini.… Continue reading

Permohonan Na’imah jadi pencelah dalam kes aset Jersey didengar 31 Okt

KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini menetapkan 31 Oktober bagi mendengar dan memutuskan permohonan Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid untuk menjadi pencelah dalam permohonan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM). SPRM memfailkan permohonan ex-parte untuk menghalang balu Tun Daim Zainuddin atau mana-mana pihak berkaitan daripadanya menguruskan aset luar pesisir berjumlah 157.5 juta dolar AS (kira-kira 667… Continue reading

15 produk farmaseutikal tidak berdaftar RM150,000 dirampas di Melaka

MELAKA: Jabatan Kesihatan Melaka merampas 15 jenis produk farmaseutikal tidak berdaftar termasuk ubat veterinar dan kosmetik yang tidak bernotifikasi dengan Kementerian Kesihatan, dianggarkan bernilai hampir RM150,000. Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Dr Ruzita Mustaffa berkata rampasan tersebut dilakukan menerusi Op Pet yang dijalankan Cawangan Penguatkuasaan Farmasi, Bahagian Perkhidmatan Farmasi negeri, di sebuah gudang di Malim di sini… Continue reading

Mahkamah Thai bebaskan bekas PM Thaksin daripada tuduhan menghina raja

BANGKOK: Mahkamah Jenayah Bangkok membebaskan bekas Perdana Menteri Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra daripada tuduhan menghina institusi diraja pada Jumaat. Keputusan ini dibuat setelah pihak pendakwaan gagal mengemukakan bukti yang mencukupi untuk menyokong pertuduhan tersebut. “Mahkamah merumuskan bahawa bukti pendakwaan tidak membuktikan melampaui keraguan munasabah bahawa kenyataan defendan bertujuan merujuk atau menghina institusi diraja,” menurut penghakiman bertulis.… Continue reading

Melaka seizes RM150,000 in unregistered pharmaceutical products

MELAKA: The Melaka Health Department has seized fifteen types of unregistered pharmaceutical products including veterinary drugs and cosmetics not notified by the Ministry of Health, estimated to be worth almost 150,000 ringgit. State Health director Dr Ruzita Mustaffa said the products were seized through Op Pet conducted by the Pharmacy Enforcement Branch (CPF), state Pharmaceutical… Continue reading

Johor kekal teraju pelaburan negara dengan RM56 bilion pada 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor terus mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai peneraju destinasi pelaburan negara dengan merekodkan RM56 bilion nilai pelaburan diluluskan bagi tempoh separuh pertama 2025. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelaburan, Perdagangan, Hal Ehwal Pengguna dan Sumber Manusia negeri Lee Ting Han berkata pencapaian itu sekali gus mengekalkan momentum cemerlang negeri itu selepas mencatatkan prestasi pelaburan tertinggi bagi suku pertama… Continue reading

Mahseer fish population in Kenyir Lake remains intact under monitoring

KUALA TERENGGANU: The mahseer fish population in the Kelah Sanctuary at Kenyir Lake remains thriving and under continuous monitoring by authorities despite recent disappearance reports. Terengganu Fisheries Department director Pang Nyukang confirmed monitoring revealed the apparent disappearance resulted from the species concentrating in natural pools due to habitat changes and current weather conditions. “Observations showed… Continue reading

Unity Group introduces world’s first syariah-compliant climate sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR: Unity Group has introduced the world’s first syariah-compliant climate sukuk, reinforcing Malaysia’s role as a pioneer in combining Islamic finance with climate-focused investments. The RMB200 million Unity Climate Sukuk, denominated in Chinese renminbi, was launched in partnership with Tek Securities Ltd and supported by Labuan’s key financial players. It marks the world’s first… Continue reading

Nurse killed in motorcycle accident en route to RXZ gathering in Terengganu

KUALA BERANG: A nurse was killed after the Yamaha RXZ motorcycle she was riding skidded at Kilometre 394 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), heading towards Kuala Terengganu, this afternoon. Hulu Terengganu district police chief Superintendent Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the victim, Roslinawati Ramli, 33, who was also a participant in the RXZ Members… Continue reading

Three more Malaysian job scam victims return from Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR: Three more Malaysian victims of job scam syndicates in Cambodia will be repatriated on Friday according to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry. This follows the recent return of thirty Malaysians identified as scam victims who were flown home via Sihanoukville International Airport earlier this week. “The ministry through the Embassy of Malaysia in Phnom… Continue reading

Bolivia’s right-wing candidates head to historic presidential runoff

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s center-right senator Rodrigo Paz and right-wing former president Jorge Quiroga will face off in an October 19 runoff election after ending two decades of leftist rule, according to final results. Paz won Sunday’s first round with 32% of valid votes, while Quiroga secured 26.7%, the election commission said Thursday after counting 100%… Continue reading

Selangor MMEA detains cargo ship for illegal anchoring in Malaysian waters

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Selangor branch has detained a barter trade cargo ship for anchoring illegally in national waters. Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh confirmed the vessel was intercepted at 12:30 pm yesterday southwest of Sementa. All fifteen crew members, comprising Indonesian nationals aged between 36 and 56, possessed valid identification… Continue reading

AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 takes off with unbeatable deals and new destinations

KUALA LUMPUR: A world of travel deals awaits as AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 officially kicks off, bringing together travellers, travel agents, tourism boards, and industry players under one roof for a celebration of all things travel. Held at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Centre Court, Exhibition Level 5 from 22 to 24 August (10AM – 9PM), the… Continue reading

Trump visits police and troops in Washington amid crime crackdown

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump visited police and National Guard troops deployed throughout the United States capital on Thursday as part of his announced crime crackdown initiative. Trump stated that these forces would “stay here for a while” during his appearance at a US Park Police facility surrounded by various law enforcement agencies. The Republican president… Continue reading

MTVET media course boosts government officers’ communication skills

KUALA LUMPUR: Government officers have praised the Media Engagement course organised by Bernama in cooperation with the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council for significantly boosting their confidence as credible spokespersons. Twenty officers from various ministries attended the two-day course at Wisma Bernama’s Centre for Excellence beginning Wednesday. Participants learned media relations techniques… Continue reading

Israel threatens to destroy Gaza City if Hamas rejects disarmament terms

JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to completely destroy Gaza City unless Hamas agrees to disarm and release all remaining hostages. Katz declared that hell would soon open upon Hamas militants in Gaza until they accept Israel’s conditions for ending the conflict. He specifically warned that Gaza City would suffer the same fate… Continue reading

India bans online gambling to curb addiction and financial ruin

NEW DELHI: India’s parliament has enacted a comprehensive ban on online gambling platforms following alarming financial losses nationwide. The new legislation criminalises all forms of online betting, including card games, poker and fantasy sports applications. Government data revealed that gambling companies extracted $2.3 billion annually from 450 million citizens. This sweeping prohibition directly impacts India’s… Continue reading

Alexandrova beats defending champion Noskova to reach Monterrey semis

RUSSIAN second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova beat defending champion Linda Noskova 7-6(5) 4-6 6-2 at the Monterrey Open on Thursday to secure her place in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open tune-up event. Alexandrova, 14th in the world rankings, started the decider brightly after two tightly contested sets and while Czech Noskova fought back to level… Continue reading

Novak Djokovic targets US Open comeback with strategic rest approach

NOVAK DJOKOVIC believes his selective tournament scheduling provides the optimal opportunity to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open. The 38-year-old Serbian has remained absent from competition since his comprehensive semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon last month. He deliberately skipped both major US Open warm-up events in Toronto and… Continue reading

Australia orders audit of Binance over money laundering concerns

SYDNEY: Australia has ordered the local arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious concerns with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre said Friday its concerns followed Binance Australia’s latest independent review which was limited in scope relative to its… Continue reading