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Nike to cut China output for US market to ease tariff blow

BENGALURU: Nike said it would cut its reliance on production in China for the US market to mitigate the impact from US tariffs on imports, and forecast a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter revenue, sending its shares up 11% in extended trading. US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from key trading partners could add… Continue reading

Top Tesla exec and Musk confidant leaves company

LOS ANGELES: Tesla executive and longtime Elon Musk confidant Omead Afshar has left the electric-vehicle maker, three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, another senior departure as the company grapples with slowing global demand. Afshar was part of the CEO’s office and since last year had overseen sales and manufacturing in Europe and… Continue reading

China confirms trade deal reached with US

BEIJING: China confirmed yesterday details of a trade deal with the US, saying Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing will “review and approve” items under export controls. “It is hoped that the US and China will meet each other halfway,“ a spokesman for the commerce ministry said in a statement. The White House on… Continue reading

Americans arrested in South Korea for sending Bibles to North Korea

SEOUL: South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea, the head of the investigation team said. Local police said the six were trying to send thousands of plastic bottles, filled with rice, one-dollar bills and Bibles, into the sea off Ganghwa… Continue reading

Sungai Batu archaeologist Dr Mokhtar Saidin wins Kedah Maal Hijrah award

ALOR SETAR: Renowned archaeologist Prof Datuk Dr Mokhtar Saidin, the driving force behind the discovery of Sungai Batu’s 8th-century BC civilisation, was honoured today as Kedah’s Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H. The 62-year-old researcher, originally from Kampung Bukit Pekan, Kampar, Perak, dedicated decades to uncovering Kedah’s ancient history. His journey began at SK Bukit Pekan, followed… Continue reading

Poll: India set for top growth, but weaknesses linger

BENGALURU: The Indian economy will grow at a mostly steady pace this fiscal year and next after marking a four-year low in 2024-25, according to economists polled by Reuters, who have mostly either kept their forecasts unchanged or made marginal upgrades. That stable outlook comes despite the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cutting interest rates… Continue reading

Kota MADANI development gives civil servants greater housing access

PUTRAJAYA: The Kota MADANI initiative in Precinct 19, the development of a smart city that is friendly to the people and the environment, has been welcomed by various levels of society, especially those serving in the federal government’s administrative centre. What’s more, the initiative has also been appreciated by civil servants from the Indian community… Continue reading

Green bonds rise in Africa amid climate risks and high interest

LAGOS: It only took two days for Nigeria to raise $59 million through green bonds — part of a funding drive for climate and environmental projects in a nation still hooked on oil. Africa remains a small player in the green bond market, and the debt instrument is underused — but it is becoming a… Continue reading

Western Japan records earliest end to rainy season amid climate shifts

TOKYO: Japan’s rainy season ended at the earliest date on record in the country’s western regions, meteorologists said Friday, as climate change makes global weather patterns less predictable. The rainy season usually lasts from June to July, but for a large swath of the country — from Kyoto to the southern island of Kyushu —… Continue reading

‘Gou Li Hao Xi’ – Groundbreaking musical explores mental health with warmth and heart

THE stage is set for a powerful and moving theatrical experience as Gou Li Hao Xi makes its much-anticipated debut at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC) this September. A first-of-its-kind original Mandarin-language musical by KK Wong, the production boldly addresses mental health through uplifting music, dance, and heartfelt storytelling. Blending vibrant choreography, soul-stirring… Continue reading

Thailand-US trade talks next week amid tariff threats

BANGKOK: Thailand’s finance minister will travel to the United States next week for trade talks, local media reported Friday, as the kingdom seeks to secure a deal with Washington over US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs. Thai exports face a 36 percent levy on key exports to America under the US president’s raft of “Liberation… Continue reading

Penang honours Islamic astronomy expert as Maal Hijrah personality

GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Abdul Aziz, a distinguished expert in Islamic astronomy (falak), has been named Penang’s Maal Hijrah Personality in conjunction with the state-level Maal Hijrah 1447H celebrations today. The 67-year-old scholar, a former lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), was honoured by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang, Tun Ramli Ngah… Continue reading

Polis Itali bongkar penipuan cukai minyak mafia bernilai €140 juta

ROME: Pihak berkuasa Itali telah merampas aset bernilai €140 juta (US$164 juta) dalam siasatan berskala besar berkaitan penipuan cukai perdagangan minyak yang dijalankan oleh Mafia Calabrian, kata polis kewangan Guardia di Finanza pada Khamis, lapor agensi berita Jerman dpa. Rampasan dilakukan di Itali dan Jerman. Lima syarikat disyaki terlibat dalam rangkaian penipuan yang dikendalikan oleh… Continue reading

Perak boosts economy with TVET culinary arts focus

IPOH: The Perak government is expanding its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiatives beyond technical fields to include culinary arts, recognising its potential to boost local incomes and the state economy. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad highlighted the growing importance of TVET in the culinary sector, describing cooking as both an art… Continue reading

Polis terima satu lagi laporan kenderaan dilanggar dekat LRT Glenmarie

SHAH ALAM: Polis menerima satu lagi laporan berhubung kejadian beberapa kenderaan yang diparkir di tepi jalan berhampiran Stesen Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Glenmarie di sini dilanggar sebuah lori pada petang Rabu lepas. Ketua Polis Daerah Shah Alam ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim berkata setakat ini lapan laporan diterima pihaknya berhubung insiden itu. “Kita masih mengesan lori… Continue reading

Man killed, wife and kids injured in North-South Expressway crash

KEPALA BATAS: A 33-year-old man was killed, and his wife and two children were injured in a two-vehicle collision on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near Kepala Batas earlier today. The accident occurred at Kilometre 127.8, involving a Proton Wira and a Proton Saga BLM. The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang received an… Continue reading

SST: Kerajaan kecualikan cukai perkhidmatan kecantikan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) hari ini mengumumkan selepas meneliti sentimen awam, kerajaan memutuskan untuk tidak meneruskan cadangan peluasan skop Cukai Perkhidmatan bagi perkhidmatan kecantikan seperti rawatan kuku, rawatan wajah serta khidmat gunting rambut dan pendandan rambut. Menerusi kenyataannya, MOF berkata semakan terhadap peluasan skop Cukai Jualan dan Cukai Perkhidmatan itu dibuat selepas mengambil kira… Continue reading

Former Johor chief kadi inspires Islamic preaching after Maal Hijrah award

JOHOR BAHRU: Former Johor chief kadi Anoar Sarimin, named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M, says the recognition strengthens his resolve to continue preaching Islam. The 63-year-old, who retired in 2022, remains active in delivering religious talks and serves on the State Fatwa Committee. Anoar expressed gratitude to Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and the government for… Continue reading

PM Anwar lawat Indonesia, berbincang dengan Presiden Prabowo

JAKARTA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tiba di sini hari ini untuk lawatan rasmi ke Indonesia. Pesawat yang membawa Perdana Menteri serta delegasinya mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Halim Perdanakusuma di Jakarta Timur pada kira-kira 1 tengah hari waktu tempatan, dan ketibaan Perdana Menteri disambut oleh Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. Lawatan itu diadakan ketika Malaysia… Continue reading

OKU Sentral lancar DiveAbility untuk perkasa golongan OKU melalui selam skuba

DUNGUN: Persatuan OKU Sentral semalam melancarkan DiveAbility, sebuah program perintis selam skuba yang bertempat di Tenggol Coral Beach Resort, Pulau Tenggol, di sini. Menurut kenyataan Persatuan itu hari ini, program berkenaan dianjurkan dengan kerjasama Eco District Association dan bertujuan memperkasakan golongan orang kurang upaya (OKU) melalui pengalaman marin yang mencabar serta menyeronokkan. Program DiveAbility diterajui… Continue reading

Anwar and Prabowo friendship strengthens Malaysia-Indonesia ties

KUALA LUMPUR: The strong friendship between Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is reshaping regional diplomacy, blending personal rapport with strategic cooperation. Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, the Prime Minister’s senior political secretary, highlighted how their bond transcends formal politics, offering a model of progressive leadership rooted in… Continue reading

Police receive eighth report on lorry hitting parked cars near LRT

SHAH ALAM: Police have recorded an eighth report linked to a lorry crashing into multiple parked vehicles near Glenmarie Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station last Wednesday. Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim stated authorities are still pursuing the lorry involved in the incident. The collision occurred around 2.10 pm, affecting commuters who… Continue reading

Kota MADANI bantu penjawat awam dapatkan perumahan mampu milik

PUTRAJAYA: Inisiatif pembangunan bandar pintar Kota MADANI di Presint 19 yang mesra rakyat dan alam sekitar, disambut baik oleh pelbagai lapisan masyarakat terutamanya bagi yang berkhidmat di pusat pentadbiran kerajaan Persekutuan itu. Pengerusi Persatuan Penjawat Awam Kaum India Putrajaya (IMAIYAM) Dr Sathiskumar K. Muthusamy berkata inisiatif berkenaan amat dihargai oleh penjawat awam, termasuk dalam kalangan… Continue reading

EU pertimbang ganti WTO dengan organisasi perdagangan baharu

BRUSSELS: Kesatuan Eropah (EU) sedang mempertimbangkan pengganti kepada Pertubuhan Perdagangan Dunia (WTO) yang kini hampir lumpuh, menurut kenyataan Presiden Suruhanjaya Eropah Ursula von der Leyen dan Canselor Jerman Friedrich Merz, lapor Agensi Berita Jerman (dpa). Von der Leyen, dalam sidang media selepas sidang kemuncak EU pada Khamis, mencadangkan “reka bentuk semula” WTO yang ditubuhkan pada… Continue reading

Apples and oranges exempt from expanded SST in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Apples and oranges will continue to be exempt from the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) as they are widely consumed and cannot be grown locally, according to Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. He explained that these fruits are dietary staples, especially during festive seasons like Chinese New Year and Hari Raya,… Continue reading

Malaysia’s distributive trade hits RM1.766 trillion in 2024

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The sales value of Malaysia’s distributive trade sector rose to RM1.766 trillion in 2024, up from RM1.674 trillion in 2023, marking a 5.5 per cent increase. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali attributed the growth to the sector’s strong post-pandemic recovery, creating more opportunities for local products. Speaking… Continue reading

Johor tackles cooking oil shortages with supermarket collaboration

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has taken proactive steps to address recurring shortages of subsidised packet cooking oil by collaborating with major supermarket chains in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi revealed that past supply disruptions occurred due to delayed stock replenishment by retailers. Speaking at the KPDN 2025 Southern Zone Roadshow Programme… Continue reading

Only 20% of forest plantation projects operational in Kelantan – DOE

GUA MUSANG: Just 20 per cent of forest plantation projects approved by the Department of Environment (DOE) since 2020 are currently operational, while the remaining 80 per cent have not commenced operations. Kelantan DOE director Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin highlighted the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports in ensuring sustainable development. He explained that… Continue reading

Piagam PBB bukan menu a-la-carte, tegas Setiausaha Agung PBB

NEW YORK: Setiausaha Agung Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) Antonio Guterres pada Khamis menegur amalan pemilihan terpilih dalam penerapan Piagam PBB, dengan menegaskan bahawa piagam itu bukan menu a-la-carte untuk dipilih mengikut keselesaan. “Hari ini, kita menyaksikan serangan terhadap tujuan dan prinsip Piagam PBB seperti tidak pernah berlaku sebelum ini: ancaman atau penggunaan kekerasan terhadap negara… Continue reading

Piagam PBB bukan menu a-la-carte, tegas Setiausaha Agung PBB

MoF exempts beauty services from tax after public feedback

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has decided against extending the Service Tax to beauty services, including manicures, pedicures, facials, and hairdressing, following public feedback. The decision comes after extensive consultations with industry players and grassroots representatives. In a statement today, the MoF clarified that all revisions to the Sales and Service Tax (SST)… Continue reading

Pakar falak terima anugerah Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang

GEORGE TOWN: Pakar ilmu falak dan astronomi, Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Abdul Aziz dipilih sebagai Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang sempena sambutan Maal Hijrah 1447H peringkat negeri, hari ini. Abdul Halim, 67, yang merupakan anak jati Pulau Pinang dan bekas pensyarah Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dalam bidang astronomi dan kristalografi sinar-X, menerima anugerah itu daripada… Continue reading

Pakar falak terima anugerah Tokoh Maal Hijrah Pulau Pinang

Hanya 20% projek ladang hutan beroperasi di Kelantan

GUA MUSANG: Hanya 20 peratus projek ladang hutan mendapat kelulusan Penilaian Kesan Kepada Alam Sekeliling (EIA) oleh Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) sejak 2020 dan telah pun memulakan operasi, manakala selebihnya belum beroperasi. Pengarah JAS Kelantan Wan Aminordin Wan Kamarudin berkata laporan EIA itu melibatkan kajian sosioekonomi penduduk di sekitar kawasan aktiviti, justeru pemaju perlu membuat… Continue reading

PM Anwar meets President Prabowo in Jakarta for bilateral talks

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta today for an official visit, during which he is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto. They will discuss key bilateral issues, follow up on recent ASEAN engagements, and explore ways to strengthen regional stability as Malaysia and Indonesia deepen their strategic cooperation. The visit comes… Continue reading

Sambutan Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M di seluruh Malaysia penuh makna

KUALA LUMPUR: Sambutan Maal Hijrah Tahun 1447H/2025M di lapan negeri dan di ibu negara hari ini disemarakkan dengan pelbagai pengisian bermakna antaranya ceramah, bacaan ayat suci al-Quran dan penyampaian anugerah kepada individu khususnya yang banyak mencurah jasa kepada agama dan negara. Di ibu negara, hampir 8,000 hadir termasuk kontinjen daripada kementerian, jabatan serta agensi kerajaan… Continue reading

Twin oil platform sculpture made of 7,000 CDs draws crowd at HLN 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: A striking sculpture by the Pengerang Municipal Council, featuring a twin oil platform structure made from 7,000 compact discs and standing 5.5 metres tall, has become a key attraction at the 2025 National Landscape Day (HLN) celebration here. Landscape architect Nur Asilah Abu Hassan, 33, said the piece, titled Letusan Alam was completed… Continue reading

Bekalan minyak masak peket bersubsidi di Johor mencukupi

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Kerajaan Johor memberi jaminan bekalan minyak masak peket bersubsidi di negeri ini sentiasa mencukupi di pasaran menerusi kerjasama erat dengan rangkaian pasar raya utama. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata usaha itu bagi memastikan isu kekurangan bekalan tidak berulang sehingga menimbulkan keresahan dalam kalangan rakyat. “Berdasarkan hasil semakan, didapati terdapat pasar raya… Continue reading

Alonso’s tactical shift sees Real Madrid top Group H with comfortable win over Salzburg

NEW Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso introduced a bold tactical change as his side defeated RB Salzburg 3-0 on Thursday to finish as Group H winners and set up a mouth-watering last 16 tie against Juventus at the Club World Cup. Alonso, who arrived at Real with a reputation for innovative tactics following his trophy-laden… Continue reading

Stronger enforcement needed to stop haj and umrah scams in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The enforcement and prosecution of fraudulent haj and umrah packages must be stepped up and carried out more decisively, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said tougher prosecution and harsher penalties could serve as a lesson to offenders and help prevent similar incidents in… Continue reading

Germany’s Merz wants turbo speed deal with Trump on tariffs

BRUSSELS: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for the tariff negotiations with the United States to move fast, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. “Better quick and simple now than slow and highly complicated,“ Merz said following the Thursday EU summit. Brussels and Washington are at odds after US President Donald Trump initially imposed high import… Continue reading

Euro 2025 a ‘fresh start’ for youthful England, says James

THE Women’s Euro 2025 campaign will be more like a fresh start than a title defence for England with the team full of young players looking to prove themselves on the big sage, forward Lauren James said. James, who made her senior international debut just over a month after England won the European title in… Continue reading

Safee steps down as PFAM president

FORMER national striker Safee Sali has resigned as president of the Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia (PFAM). Safee said it was not an easy decision to make, but he believed the time had come for him to step aside for the younger generation to lead the association. “I firmly believe that introducing fresh perspectives and… Continue reading

Further investigation on explosion in Ipoh handed over to police – Saarani

IPOH: The state government has handed over investigation into the explosion and tremor incident that occurred on June 18 to the police, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He said that so far, initial investigations have been conducted but have not found any specific cause or evidence that can be linked to the incident.… Continue reading

Siasatan letupan misteri di Ipoh diserahkan kepada polis – Saarani

IPOH: Kerajaan negeri Perak menyerahkan siasatan lanjut mengenai kejadian letupan dan gegaran yang berlaku pada 18 Jun lalu kepada pihak polis. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad berkata, siasatan awal telah dilakukan tetapi belum menemui punca atau bukti khusus berkaitan insiden tersebut. “Siasatan diteruskan tapi belum ditemui secara spesifik jadi kita tidak boleh sebarang komen… Continue reading

Ketamine ‘epidemic’ among UK youth raises alarm

LONDON: The first time Barney Casserly used ketamine at a UK music festival he thought he had found “nirvana”. Five years later he died in agony, leaving behind devastated parents and friends. “I would never, ever have imagined that this would happen to us as a family,“ said his mother, Deborah Casserly, still grieving for… Continue reading

Teachers’ arrests over sharing upskirt photos shock Japan

TOKYO: Japan’s education minister reacted angrily Friday after the arrests of two teachers who allegedly shared photos showing girls’ underwear in a group chat that reportedly included nearly 10 elementary and junior high school teachers. The case has shocked the country, which will next year launch its first national background check system for sex offences… Continue reading

Johor expected to be first state to extend use of eCOSS system

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is expected to be the first state to extend the use of the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) to the end user level, allowing every transaction involving subsidised packet cooking oil to be recorded digitally to curb leakages. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the… Continue reading

Former Johor Mufti Nooh Gadot named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Johor Mufti Datuk Dr Nooh Gadot has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M award. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the award, which includes a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate of appreciation, to the prominent Islamic scholar at the national-level Maal Hijrah Celebration… Continue reading

Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama, Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, gesa penguatkuasaan lebih tegas bagi kes penipuan pakej haji dan umrah untuk kurangkan jenayah.

KUALA LUMPUR: Aspek penguatkuasaan dan pendakwaan berkaitan kes penipuan pakej haji dan umrah perlu diperkukuh bagi menangani isu tersebut secara lebih berkesan, kata Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Beliau menekankan bahawa tindakan pendakwaan serta hukuman yang lebih berat dapat menjadi pengajaran kepada pihak terlibat dan mengurangkan kejadian… Continue reading