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Govt introduces new tax incentives to strengthen venture capital, private equity sectors

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has introduced new tax incentives to strengthen the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) sectors in the country, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said the new incentive offers a concessionary tax rate of 5% for up to 10 years for investment funds that invest at… Continue reading

Malaysia at crossroads of deep ties with China and reliance on Western systems: Tunku Naquiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is at a crossroads, balancing its deep economic ties with China while relying on US security guarantees and Western investment flows. While Chinese companies increasingly shape the country’s digital infrastructure, Malaysia’s financial markets remain closely linked to Western systems. Tunku Laksamana of Negeri Sembilan Tunku Datuk Seri Utama Naquiyuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku… Continue reading

Malaysia navigating global challenges in digital transformation

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is navigating a complex global environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade wars and the impact of tariffs across industries. Despite these challenges, the country is presented with significant opportunities in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and green technologies, requiring a thoughtful balance between risk and potential. Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association president Datuk… Continue reading

MOE clarifies no circular on A- grade exclusion in matriculation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) has never issued any circular stating that an A- grade is not considered an excellent result or that students with such grades are ineligible to apply for the matriculation programme. Minister Fadhlina Sidek dismissed the claims as baseless and stressed that all students with excellent academic achievement are eligible… Continue reading

Starbucks not considering full China exit

SHANGHAI: US cafe chain Starbucks said it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations, after Chinese financial magazine Caixin reported that it was, without disclosing where it obtained the information. Starbucks has held preliminary talks with more than a dozen potential buyers, Caixin also reported on Monday, citing sources who did… Continue reading

China Airlines holds on to older planes amid 787 delays

TAOYUAN: Taiwan’s China Airlines is postponing the retirement of some of its older aircraft due to delays in getting Boeing 787-9 jets that may result in compensation payments from the planemaker, the carrier’s newly appointed chairman said. Taiwan’s oldest airline, established in 1959, is in the midst of a fleet renewal, last year splitting an… Continue reading

Anwar urges UMS not to expel students in anti-graft rally – Zambry

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) not to expel students who participated in the recent Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 rally, according to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zambry stated that Anwar’s directive was relayed to UMS to ensure disciplinary measures do not disrupt… Continue reading

Indonesian couple arrested in garden shed murder probe

SIBU: Police arrested an Indonesian couple as suspects in the murder of a man at a garden shed on Jalan Rantau Panjang here yesterday. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said they received a report regarding the discovery of a man spattered in blood and unconscious at 5.17 pm yesterday and the victim was confirmed… Continue reading

South Korea investigators seek to arrest former president Yoon

SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors asked a court Tuesday for a new arrest warrant to detain ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, after he refused a summons by investigators probing his failed martial law bid. Yoon was formally stripped of office in April, after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian… Continue reading

Qatar PM persuaded Iran to accept ceasefire: source with knowledge of talks

DUBAI: Qatar’s prime minister persuaded Iran to agree to a US-proposed ceasefire with Israel after Tehran fired missiles at an American base near Doha, a source with knowledge of the talks said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke to the Iranians after a conversation with US Vice President JD Vance,… Continue reading

Aircraft Propeller Service opens state-of-the-art MRO facility in Selangor

PETALING JAYA: Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), a global leader in aircraft propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), today opened its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Malaysia to serve the country and Asia-Pacific region. The world-class MRO centre reinforces APS’ long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, the world’s largest market for turboprop aircraft. The facility in Selangor… Continue reading

Securities Commission launches Guidelines on Product Governance

PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today introduced the Guidelines on Product Governance (PGG), aimed at strengthening investor protection as well as encouraging responsible product development and distribution in the capital market. This initiative is part of the SC’s market and regulatory reforms towards enhancing industry conduct and market integrity. Among others, the PGG… Continue reading

Terengganu tops STPM 2024 with highest national CGPA

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu has once again emerged as the top-performing state in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination, achieving the highest national Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.12 in 2024. This marks the sixth consecutive year the state has led the rankings, improving from 3.11 in 2023 and surpassing the national average of… Continue reading

India defence minister heads to China summit

NEW DELHI: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to China this week for talks with his regional counterparts, New Delhi said Tuesday. Ties between the world’s two most populous nations have improved in recent months, after hitting a low in 2020 over a deadly clash between their troops on the Himalayan border. Singh will… Continue reading

Iran says taking measures to continue nuclear programme

TEHRAN: Iran’s government said Tuesday it had “taken the necessary measures” to ensure the continuation of its nuclear programme after US and Israeli strikes targeted its facilities. “We have taken the necessary measures and are taking stock of the damage” caused by the strikes, said the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad… Continue reading

NATO summit seeks to keep Trump happy – and alliance united

THE HAGUE: NATO leaders will seek to lock in US President Donald Trump’s commitment to their alliance with a summit pledge to boost defence spending, as they gather Tuesday in The Hague with global attention focused on Iran. The overriding focus of the gathering, which kicks off with dinner hosted by the Dutch king, has… Continue reading

Selangor KPDN destroys RM3.5mil fake goods in major bust

SHAH ALAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) destroyed counterfeit goods worth over RM3.5 million today at the Bukit Raja Exhibits Storage in Selangor. This marks the state’s largest disposal operation in half a decade. Selangor KPDN director Mohd Zuhairi Mat Radey confirmed the seized items stemmed from 64 resolved court cases… Continue reading

France orders Tesla to end ‘deceptive commercial practices’

PARIS: French anti-fraud authorities said on Tuesday they have ordered US electric car giant Tesla’s local subsidiary to stop “deceptive commercial practices” after an investigation found several violations harmful to consumers and contrary to law. The fraud prevention and consumer protection agency (DGCCRF) said its agents investigated Tesla’s French subsidiary between 2023 and 2024 after… Continue reading

MyGOV Malaysia app launch next month – Gobind

PUTRAJAYA: The MyGOV Malaysia mobile application, a unified digital platform for public services, will be launched next month, announced Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The app is a core component of Malaysia’s Government Technology (GovTech) initiative, designed to simplify access to multiple government agencies. Gobind stated, *“This is part of the government’s plan to transform… Continue reading

Russia welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, hopes it will last

MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday that it would welcome a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, after both sides and US President Donald Trump announced a halt in hostilities. “If a ceasefire has indeed been achieved, this can only be welcomed,“ Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, adding that Moscow hoped “that this will be a… Continue reading

Israel says agreed to Trump plan for ceasefire with Iran

JERUSALEM: Israel said Tuesday it has agreed to US President Donald Trump’s declaration of a ceasefire with Iran, adding that it has achieved all its objectives in the 12-day war with its arch-foe. Hours after Trump said his ceasefire had taken effect, Israel said it intercepted two Iranian missiles, with Defence Minister Israel Katz vowing… Continue reading

Melaka draw up plans to address flooding in Bemban state constituency

JASIN: Flooding problems that frequently affect several areas in the Bemban state constituency are expected to be resolved by next year through the implementation of short-term and long-term solutions. State Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin said some of the flood-prone areas identified included Kampung Asam Kumbang,… Continue reading

UNRWA chief labels US-backed Gaza aid system an ‘abomination’

BERLIN: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Tuesday hit out at a recently-established, US-backed system for aid distribution in the Gaza Strip. “The newly created so-called aid mechanism is an abomination that humiliates and degrades desperate people,“ Philippe Lazzarini said at a press conference in Berlin. “It is a death trap… Continue reading

Brunei Sultan thanks Malaysian medical team for exemplary care – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the excellent service and dedication shown by the Malaysian medical team directly involved in his recent healthcare treatment. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared this following his telephone conversation with His Majesty, during which he inquired about the Sultan’s health after… Continue reading

Ex-finance officer jailed 16 months for RM180k CBT

KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old former finance officer was sentenced to 16 months in prison and fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court today after admitting to criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM182,884.02 in company funds. Judge Azrul Darus ordered Siti Nurain Mohamad Ghazali to begin her sentence from the date of her remand on May… Continue reading

MOT launches TXA 2025 expo for transport & logistics sector

SEPANG: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will host the inaugural Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 from November 11 to 13, marking a milestone for Malaysia’s transport and logistics sector. The event aims to foster collaboration among policymakers, industry experts, and tech innovators to drive sustainable mobility and trade. Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlighted TXA 2025… Continue reading

BN to contest Sabah polls under own logo, says Zahid

KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the upcoming Sabah state election under its own logo while keeping the door open for collaboration with other political parties, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The deputy prime minister and UMNO president emphasised BN’s commitment to open politics, stating that the coalition consistently engages… Continue reading

Georgia arrests celebrated poet, jails opposition leader

TBILISI: Georgia arrested the country’s most celebrated poet on Tuesday and sentenced an opposition leader to several months in prison, intensifying a crackdown on dissent under the Georgian Dream party. The opposition and the European Union say Georgian Dream is steering Tbilisi towards Kremlin-styled authoritarianism and the Caucasian country has faced an unprecedented democracy crisis… Continue reading

German court overturns ban on far-right magazine Compact

BERLIN: A German court on Tuesday overturned a ban on the far-right Compact magazine which had been imposed by the government last year. The Federal Administrative Court said in its decision that while the magazine had published some “anti-constitutional” material, the conditions for a ban had not been met. Presiding judge Ingo Kraft said that… Continue reading

ASEAN boosts women’s leadership & coaching in sports

ASEAN countries must establish structured, time-bound strategies to enhance gender equity in sports, particularly in leadership and coaching positions, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Speaking at the ASEAN Conference on Gender Equity in Sports 2025, Yeoh highlighted that women hold less than 20 per cent of accredited coaching roles in the region. “Coaching… Continue reading

Brazil records 62% jump in area burned by forest fires: monitor

RIO DE JANEIRO: Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60 percent higher than average of the last four decades, said a report released Tuesday. Brazil experienced historic fires last year, particularly in the Amazon, the largest tropical rainforest on… Continue reading

China touts ‘proactive attitude’ over drug control after US criticism

BEIJING: China touted its “proactive attitude” towards drug governance on Tuesday, a day after it tightened controls over two chemicals that could be used to make fentanyl. The fentanyl trade has long been a thorn in the side of relations between China and the United States, with Washington accusing Beijing of turning a blind eye,… Continue reading

Turkey arrests 158 military suspected of links to Erdogan foe

ISTANBUL: Turkish police on Tuesday arrested 158 members of the military suspected of links to Fethullah Gulen, who was accused of masterminding a failed 2016 coup, the public prosecutor’s office in Istanbul said. Gulen, a cleric who died in 2024, was once a close ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before the two became bitter… Continue reading

Ahmad Zahid congratulates STPM 2024 candidates

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated the 41,434 candidates who received their Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 examination results today. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid extended his best wishes to all candidates, regardless of their performance. “If you achieved excellent results, Alhamdulillah and keep striving forward.… Continue reading

MOE offers 300 STPM scholarships for education programmes

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced 300 new scholarships for high-achieving 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) students to pursue education programmes at local public universities. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the initiative aims to attract STPM graduates to the teaching profession while strengthening their academic progression. “We are focused on… Continue reading

Penang approves land for Tun Abdullah Badawi gallery

BATU KAWAN: The Penang government has approved a land parcel in Vision Park, Bertam, Kepala Batas, for the construction of the Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Gallery. The move honors the contributions of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, who passed away in April. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed the site selection, stating the National Archives of… Continue reading

Malaysia pantau keselamatan rakyat di Qatar, tiada laporan terjejas

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Luar Negeri sedang memantau rapi situasi keselamatan di Qatar ekoran perkembangan terbaharu di negara itu dan setakat ini tiada rakyat Malaysia dilaporkan terjejas. Kementerian melalui Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Doha mengekalkan komunikasi rapat dengan pihak berkuasa tempatan dan rakyat Malaysia yang berdaftar, serta terus memantau perkembangan di lapangan. “Keselamatan dan kesejahteraan rakyat… Continue reading

UN condemns ‘weaponisation of food’ in Gaza

GENEVA: The United Nations on Tuesday condemned Israel’s apparent “weaponisation of food” in Gaza, a war crime, and urged Israel’s military to “stop shooting at people trying to get food”. “Israel’s militarised humanitarian assistance mechanism is in contradiction with international standards on aid distribution,“ the UN human rights office said in written notes provided before… Continue reading

Thailand tutup lintasan sempadan dengan Kemboja, kawal pergerakan

BANGKOK: Thailand menutup semua lintasan sempadan di tujuh wilayah dan menggantung pergerakan rentas sempadan melibatkan orang ramai, kenderaan dan perdagangan di sepanjang sempadan Thailand–Kemboja bagi melindungi kedaulatan negara dan menjamin keselamatan awam, di tengah-tengah pertikaian sempadan yang masih berlarutan. Jurucakap Tentera Diraja Thailand (RTA), Mejar Jeneral Winthai Suvaree dalam satu kenyataan berkata langkah kawalan sempadan… Continue reading

Accountant fined RM3,300 for secretly recording housemate showering

KUALA LUMPUR: A 30-year-old accountant was fined RM3,300 by the Ampang Magistrates’ Court today after admitting to secretly recording his male housemate while the latter was showering. Magistrate Amalina Basirah Md Top handed down the sentence to Muhammad Fahmi Akmal Zakaria, who also faced five months’ imprisonment if he failed to pay the fine. The… Continue reading

PM Anwar bantu ibu tunggal menyara 6 anak dengan RM900 sebulan

KUALA LUMPUR: Keperitan hidup seorang ibu tunggal Madiah Awang menyara enam orang anak dengan pendapatan sekitar RM900 sebulan sebagai tukang masak kantin sekolah dan kilang, telah mendapat perhatian Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim apabila tampil menghulurkan sumbangan. Bantuan itu disampaikan melalui Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi ketika menziarahi Madiah dalam rangka… Continue reading

Grab Malaysia lancar perkhidmatan EV e-hailing di KLIA

SEPANG: Pengenalan perkhidmatan kenderaan elektrik (EV) khas untuk e-hailing oleh Grab Malaysia dijangka meningkatkan lagi mutu sistem pengangkutan di pintu masuk utama negara sekali gus menyokong agenda mobiliti mampan selaras aspirasi negara. Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke berkata Kementerian Pengangkutan (MOT) menyokong penuh inisiatif itu serta komited dalam mempercepat peralihan negara ke arah sistem pengangkutan lebih… Continue reading

‘Not at the level’: Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup KO

FOR all the excuses — and there have been many — one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup elimination. “We have to look at ourselves and see that there are times when we are not at the level and we have to resolve… Continue reading

Kes HFMD di Kelantan meningkat 14 kali ganda, rekod 11,813 kes

KOTA BHARU: Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Kelantan (JKNK) merekodkan sebanyak 11,813 kes penyakit tangan, kaki dan mulut (HFMD) sehingga minggu epidemiologi (ME) ke-25 tahun ini. Pengarah JKNK Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin berkata jumlah itu menunjukkan peningkatan 14 kali ganda berbanding tempoh sama tahun lepas, namun trend penurunan kes mula direkodkan sejak minggu ke-17. “Purata kes mingguan… Continue reading

Zelensky-Trump meeting planned Wednesday: Ukraine presidency

KYIV: Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump are planning to meet on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, a senior source in the Ukrainian presidency told AFP. The war-time leader has been a central figure at recent summits but given his fractious relationship with Trump, Zelensky has not been… Continue reading

STPM 2024 catat PNGK tertinggi 2.85, 53 pelajar raih 5A

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 mencatatkan Purata Nilai Gred Keseluruhan (PNGK) nasional 2.85, tertinggi sejak peperiksaan itu dilaksanakan. Pengerusi Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM) Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff berkata angka itu merupakan peningkatan 0.01 mata daripada 2.84 yang direkod pada tahun sebelumnya. Selain itu, beliau berkata sebanyak 1,266 calon… Continue reading

Batik Air flight to Dubai returns due to Middle East conflict

PETALING JAYA: A Batik Air flight bound for Dubai from Kuala Lumpur was forced to return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) early today due to airspace closures in the Middle East. The decision followed safety advisories amid escalating regional tensions. In a statement, today, Batik Air confirmed that flight OD713 was rerouted as a… Continue reading

Flights to Middle East cancelled after Qatar airstrikes, says Loke

SEPANG: Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the cancellation of several Malaysian flights to the Middle East following airstrikes on a US military base in Qatar earlier today. Loke confirmed that a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued due to safety concerns for aircraft flying over the conflict zone. “The NOTAM was issued because there was… Continue reading

PTKL2040 dilancarkan: Rombakan pembangunan Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelan Tempatan Kuala Lumpur 2040 (PTKL2040) yang dilancarkan hari ini menandakan permulaan kepada satu rombakan besar-besaran dalam perancangan pembangunan ibu negara, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Menyifatkan PTKL2040 sebagai pelan paling lengkap dalam sejarah Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), beliau berkata ia bukan sekadar penyusunan fizikal kota, tetapi satu anjakan falsafah… Continue reading

MCMC lancar 2 biasiswa komunikasi dan multimedia untuk bakat muda

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) memperkenalkan dua program biasiswa yang dirangka bagi membentuk bakat masa depan dalam sektor komunikasi dan multimedia yang semakin berkembang pesat di Malaysia. Dua program biasiswa itu adalah Biasiswa MCMC LEGASI dan Biasiswa MCMC CARE, yang kali pertama ditawarkan oleh MCMC, sekali gus mencerminkan komitmen jangka panjang dalam… Continue reading