Rayuan SIS Forum tidak sentuh isu akidah Islam – Mahkamah Persekutuan

PUTRAJAYA: Rayuan oleh Sisters in Islam (SIS) Forum Malaysia tidak melibatkan kepercayaan asas dalam agama Islam, mandat atau doktrin berkaitan dengan akidah Islam, sebaliknya tertumpu kepada pelaksanaan undang-udang oleh pihak berkuasa negeri tertentu, menurut penghakiman majoriti Mahkamah Persekutuan. Ketua Hakim Negara Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat berkata rayuan dikemukakan melibatkan semakan terhadap tindakan Jawatankuasa Fatwa… Continue reading Rayuan SIS Forum tidak sentuh isu akidah Islam – Mahkamah Persekutuan

Jumlah penderma darah di Negeri Sembilan tunjuk trend peningkatan

SEREMBAN: Jumlah penderma darah di negeri ini meningkat kepada hampir 17,000 orang setakat enam bulan pertama tahun ini berbanding kira-kira 15,000 individu dalam tempoh sama tahun lepas. Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri Sembilan Dr Zuraida Mohamed berkata peningkatan sebanyak 11 peratus itu menunjukkan kesedaran tinggi masyarakat terhadap kepentingan menderma darah. Beliau berkata golongan muda berusia 20 hingga… Continue reading Jumlah penderma darah di Negeri Sembilan tunjuk trend peningkatan

Perkongsian tenaga elektrik dalam campuran tenaga global bakal berganda menjelang 2050 – CEO Rosneft

ST. PETERSBURG: Perkongsian tenaga elektrik dalam campuran tenaga global dijangka meningkat dua kali ganda menjelang 2050, dengan sumbangan terbesar datang dari rantau Asia-Pasifik, kata Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Rosneft Igor Sechin pada Sabtu, lapor Sputnik/RIA Novosti. “Memang benar, dalam tempoh 15 tahun kebelakangan ini, penggunaan elektrik berkembang pada kadar yang lebih pantas. “Maka dalam tempoh 25… Continue reading Perkongsian tenaga elektrik dalam campuran tenaga global bakal berganda menjelang 2050 – CEO Rosneft

Amal budaya membaca, jadi individu berilmu – Raja Perlis

ARAU: Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail mahu rakyat negeri itu sentiasa mengamalkan budaya membaca supaya menjadi individu berilmu dan berpengetahuan, selain turut menyeru mereka untuk menghargai seni. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin bertitah baginda amat menekankan budaya mencintai ilmu dalam kalangan rakyat Perlis kerana ilmu pengetahuan merupakan asas kepada pembangunan sahsiah. “Rakyat yang membaca dan cintakan… Continue reading Amal budaya membaca, jadi individu berilmu – Raja Perlis

Oil storage facility in Masai gutted by fire

JOHOR BAHRU: A lorry and engine oil storage facility on Jalan Cenderai 27, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai, was partially destroyed in a fire this afternoon. The Johor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre said no casualties were reported. The department received an emergency call at 12.54 pm, and the first fire engine arrived at the… Continue reading Oil storage facility in Masai gutted by fire

Rising trend in blood donations in Negeri Sembilan – state health director

SEREMBAN: Blood donations are on the rise in Negeri Sembilan with an increase of 11 per cent compared to the previous year, state health director Dr Zuraida Mohamed said. There were 17,000 blood donors in the state as of the middle of the year compared to 15,000 the same period last year, she said, with… Continue reading Rising trend in blood donations in Negeri Sembilan – state health director

MADANI Adopted School Programme helps provide better access, equal opportunities for students

KUALA LUMPUR: The involvement of corporate companies in the success of the MADANI Adopted School Programme is seen as capable of enhancing the competitiveness of students in underprivileged and rural schools, in addition to providing them with better access to quality education and more equal opportunities. Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia… Continue reading MADANI Adopted School Programme helps provide better access, equal opportunities for students

Over 10,000 offenders imposed with community service orders from 2008 to 2024 – Nancy

KUCHING: A total of 10,522 cases nationwide were imposed with Community Service Orders (CSOs) from 2008 to 2024, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that of the total, 8,125 cases involved young offenders, 2,163 involved child offenders and 234 involved adult offenders. Nancy said the cases involved various… Continue reading Over 10,000 offenders imposed with community service orders from 2008 to 2024 – Nancy

Lebih 500 ditahan salah guna dadah suku pertama 2025 berpendidikan ijazah muda ke atas

BUTTERWORTH: Data Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) menunjukkan sebanyak 559 individu atau 0.5 peratus yang ditahan kerana penyalahgunaan dadah bagi suku pertama tahun ini berkelulusan ijazah sarjana muda, sarjana atau Doktor Falsafah (PhD). Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah berkata 2,323 orang pula memiliki diploma dengan kesemua mereka berusia antara 19 hingga… Continue reading Lebih 500 ditahan salah guna dadah suku pertama 2025 berpendidikan ijazah muda ke atas

Pelajar kulinari perlu didedahkan dengan inovasi peralatan di dapur

ALOR GAJAH: Bidang kulinari kini bukan sahaja bertumpu pada evolusi dan inovasi menu, kaedah dan bahan masakan namun turut meliputi aspek peralatan yang digunakan di dapur. Presiden Persatuan Cef Melaka Cef Rizwandy Perin berkata tidak kira di dapur hotel, restoran atau di rumah sendiri, peralatan memasak seperti dapur memasak, mesin mengacau atau ketuhar kini semakin… Continue reading Pelajar kulinari perlu didedahkan dengan inovasi peralatan di dapur

PDRM kerah 500 anggota kawal persidangan ASEAN di Port Dickson September ini

PORT DICKSON: Kontinjen Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Negeri Sembilan akan menggerakkan kira-kira 500 anggota sepanjang persidangan ASEAN yang dijadual berlangsung di Port Dickson pada September ini. Ketua Polis Negeri Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof berkata langkah itu bertujuan memastikan kelancaran dan keselamatan persidangan yang bakal menghimpunkan pemimpin dan pegawai kanan serta delegasi dari negara-negara serantau.… Continue reading PDRM kerah 500 anggota kawal persidangan ASEAN di Port Dickson September ini

Umno Johor akan bawa usul terima semula Hishammuddin

KLUANG: Pengerusi Badan Perhubungan Umno Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi memberi jaminan akan membawa usul daripada Umno Bahagian Sembrong ke peringkat tertinggi parti bagi mencadangkan agar Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein diterima semula dalam kepimpinan parti. Onn Hafiz yang juga Menteri Besar Johor berkata usul tersebut merupakan manifestasi penghargaan akar umbi terhadap bekas Ketua Umno… Continue reading Umno Johor akan bawa usul terima semula Hishammuddin

Moscow sokong program nuklear aman Iran – Putin

ISTANBUL: Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin menegaskan bahawa Moscow menentang pengembangan senjata pemusnah besar-besaran termasuk sebarang potensi perolehan senjata itu oleh Iran, menurut temu bual yang disiarkan pada Sabtu. Dalam wawancara bersama Sky News Arabia, Putin menyatakan bahawa Rusia menyokong hak Iran untuk membangunkan tenaga nuklear bagi tujuan aman, sambil menekankan bahawa Agensi Tenaga Atom Antarabangsa… Continue reading Moscow sokong program nuklear aman Iran – Putin

Perkeso: Job seekers urged to consider opportunities beyond their home states

KANGAR: Job seekers have been urged to be more open to challenges, by considering employment opportunities beyond their home states, rather than limiting themselves to local job options. The Social Security Organisation’s (Perkeso) Employment Insurance System (SIP) Office head, Datuk Asri Ab Rahman, said that job seekers should adopt a more flexible mindset, and be… Continue reading Perkeso: Job seekers urged to consider opportunities beyond their home states

PGDK pengiktirafan tertinggi Sabah buat diri dan Bernama – Emin

KOTA KINABALU: Wartawan berpengalaman dan Pemberita Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (Bernama) Biro Sabah Datuk Emin Madi menyifatkan penganugerahan Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) yang diterimanya hari ini sebagai satu penghormatan besar dalam dunia kewartawanan. Emin, 75, berkata anugerah yang membawa gelaran Datuk itu turut mencerminkan penghargaan tinggi daripada kerajaan Sabah kepada Bernama secara keseluruhan, khususnya… Continue reading PGDK pengiktirafan tertinggi Sabah buat diri dan Bernama – Emin

Raja of Perlis urges public to embrace reading habit

ARAU: The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail has urged the people of the state to cultivate the habit of reading in their daily lives so that they become knowledgeable individuals who also appreciate the arts. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin emphasised the importance of instilling a love of knowledge, especially among the people in Perlis,… Continue reading Raja of Perlis urges public to embrace reading habit

Malaysia giat teroka pasaran baharu minyak sawit susulan konflik geopolitik – Johari

KOTA BHARU: Kerajaan mengambil langkah segera dengan giat meneroka pasaran baharu melibatkan negara yang belum pernah membeli minyak sawit Malaysia sebagai usaha mengurangkan kebergantungan kepada pasaran utama sedia ada yang terjejas berikutan konflik geopolitik. Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani berkata krisis antara Israel dan Iran serta Rusia-Ukraine yang masih berlarutan telah… Continue reading Malaysia giat teroka pasaran baharu minyak sawit susulan konflik geopolitik – Johari

500 security personnel to be deployed for ASEAN meetings in Port Dickson

PORT DICKSON: Around 500 police personnel will be mobilised by the Negeri Sembilan Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure the smooth running and security of the ASEAN meetings scheduled in Port Dickson this September. State police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said the deployment is aimed at safeguarding the high-level event, which will involve… Continue reading 500 security personnel to be deployed for ASEAN meetings in Port Dickson

Pulau Pinang teruskan libat urus berkaitan industri vape – Exco

BUTTERWORTH: Kerajaan Pulau Pinang akan meneruskan sesi libat urus dengan pihak berkepentingan dalam industri rokok elektronik atau vape sebelum mempertimbangkan pelaksanaan larangan penjualannya di negeri itu. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Belia, Sukan dan Kesihatan negeri Daniel Gooi Zi Sen berkata sesi libat urus tersebut bertujuan mendapatkan pandangan dan cadangan daripada semua pihak berhubung perkara berkenaan. “Khamis lepas,… Continue reading Pulau Pinang teruskan libat urus berkaitan industri vape – Exco

PM Anwar hulur sumbangan kepada ibu tunggal hidap kanser

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menghulurkan sumbangan kepada seorang ibu tunggal Azizah Mahmood yang menghidap kanser usus, di Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Balok, Kuantan. Sumbangan berkenaan disampaikan Setiausaha Politik Perdana Menteri Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi ketika melawat ibu kepada lima cahaya mata itu, dalam kerangka Ziarah MADANI. Ahmad Farhan berkata Azizah yang bekerja… Continue reading PM Anwar hulur sumbangan kepada ibu tunggal hidap kanser

Pemilik kedai runcit sangka bunyi tembak gagak, rupanya kes bunuh

KLANG: “Saya sangka operasi tembak gagak atau bunyi mercun, rupanya orang kena tembak,” kata seorang pemilik kedai runcit mengenai kejadian lelaki ditemukan maut ditembak di dalam kereta berhadapan sebuah kedai motosikal di Meru, Klang, semalam. Wanita berusia 50-an yang enggan dikenali itu berkata kejadian kira-kira 3.20 petang berkenaan berlaku dengan pantas menyebabkannya sukar memastikan arah… Continue reading Pemilik kedai runcit sangka bunyi tembak gagak, rupanya kes bunuh

Johor UMNO renews call to lift Hishammuddin’s suspension

KLUANG: Johor UMNO chief Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi will bring to the party’s top leadership a Sembrong UMNO Division resolution proposing that former division chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein’s suspension be lifted. Onn Hafiz, who is also Johor Menteri Besar, acknowledged Hishammuddin’s significant contributions to the party, saying the former minister had guided him… Continue reading Johor UMNO renews call to lift Hishammuddin’s suspension

Indonesia evacuates 100 citizens from Iran and Israel amid regional tensions

JAKARTA: Indonesia has evacuated 100 of its citizens from Iran and Israel amid rising tensions in the region, Foreign Minister Sugiono, who goes by a single name, said on Saturday. Of those evacuated, 96 individuals — including 93 Indonesian citizens, three embassy staff, and one Iranian national married to an Indonesian — crossed the Iran–Azerbaijan… Continue reading Indonesia evacuates 100 citizens from Iran and Israel amid regional tensions

Konflik Iran-Israel: Indonesia bawa pulang 100 rakyatnya

JAKARTA: Indonesia memindahkan 100 rakyatnya dari Iran dan wilayah yang diduduki Israel berikutan risiko konflik di rantau itu semakin meningkat, kata Menteri Luar Sugiono pada Sabtu. Daripada jumlah itu, seramai 96 orang terdiri daripada 93 warga Indonesia, tiga kakitangan kedutaan serta seorang warganegara Iran yang berkahwin dengan rakyat Indonesia, berjaya menyeberangi sempadan Iran-Azerbaijan dan tiba… Continue reading Konflik Iran-Israel: Indonesia bawa pulang 100 rakyatnya

Penang cops round up 46 foreign workers for rioting at hostel

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police detained 46 foreign men following a disturbance at the grounds of a workers hostel here last night. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) police chief ACP Helmi Aris said his station received information from the public at 10.42 pm, claiming that a group of foreign workers had ominously gathered in the compound of the… Continue reading Penang cops round up 46 foreign workers for rioting at hostel

Perak mahu siasatan menyeluruh cari jawapan punca bunyi letupan, gegaran di Ipoh – Saarani

IPOH: Kerajaan Perak meminta jabatan dan agensi berkaitan menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh bagi mencari jawapan punca bunyi letupan dan gegaran di beberapa kawasan di sini, Rabu lepas. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad berkata kejadian berkenaan termasuk yang berlaku Oktober tahun lepas telah menimbulkan kacau ganggu terhadap ketenteraman serta rutin harian penduduk. “Jadi sudah sampai masanya… Continue reading Perak mahu siasatan menyeluruh cari jawapan punca bunyi letupan, gegaran di Ipoh – Saarani

PM extends aid to single mother battling cancer in Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended assistance to a single mother, Azizah Mahmood, who is battling colon cancer in Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Balok, Kuantan. The contribution was delivered by the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, during a visit under the Ziarah MADANI programme. Ahmad Farhan said Azizah, a… Continue reading PM extends aid to single mother battling cancer in Pahang

Turkey says Israel dragging region into disaster with attacks on Iran

ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his counterparts from Muslim countries that Israel was dragging the region into “total disaster” with its attacks on Iran, and added world powers must prevent the war from spiralling into a wider conflict. Speaking at a foreign ministers’ meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul, Fidan… Continue reading Turkey says Israel dragging region into disaster with attacks on Iran

Penang to continue engagements on vape industry

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang government will continue holding engagement sessions with stakeholders on the vape industry before considering implementing a ban on it in the state. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said the engagement sessions aim to gather views and suggestions from all parties on the matter. “Last Thursday, I… Continue reading Penang to continue engagements on vape industry

Europeans seek ‘digital sovereignty’ as US tech firms embrace Trump

BERLIN: At a market stall in Berlin run by charity Topio, volunteers help people who want to purge their phones of the influence of U.S. tech firms. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, the queue for their services has grown. Interest in European-based digital services has jumped in recent months, data from digital market intelligence company Similarweb… Continue reading Europeans seek ‘digital sovereignty’ as US tech firms embrace Trump

Bayern hope new Musiala injury not serious after last 16 reached

BAYERN MUNICH are once again fretting over star playmaker Jamal Musiala, who limped off in the 2-1 Club World Cup win over Boca Juniors on Friday, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. Bayern’s progression to the last 16 was marred by the Germany international, who had only just returned from a hamstring problem, going off with… Continue reading Bayern hope new Musiala injury not serious after last 16 reached

Head of Russia’s Rosneft says OPEC+ could speed up oil output hikes by a year

ST PETERSBURG (Russia): OPEC+ group of leading global oil producers could bring forward its output hikes by around a year from the initial plan, Igor Sechin, head of Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft, said on Saturday. He also said that the decision by the OPEC+ to speed up output increase now looked far-sighted and justified… Continue reading Head of Russia’s Rosneft says OPEC+ could speed up oil output hikes by a year

RMAF leadership should continue to focus on human capital development – Chief of Air Force

ALOR SETAR: The Chief of Air Force Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan expressed his hope that the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) leadership will carry on to focus on human capital by nurturing personnel trained and specialised in managing new and sophisticated assets in the current defence transformation era. He pointed out… Continue reading RMAF leadership should continue to focus on human capital development – Chief of Air Force

Perak govt hopes JRTB upgrade will be included in 13MP

IPOH: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has expressed hope that the proposal to upgrade the East-West Highway (JRTB) linking Gerik and Jeli will be included in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Saarani said the state government had conveyed its intention to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his visit to Lumut last… Continue reading Perak govt hopes JRTB upgrade will be included in 13MP

Kajian semula perundangan e-dagang dijangka siap Ogos – Armizan

KOTA KINABALU: Kajian Semakan Semula Perundangan E-Dagang yang dimulakan sejak April tahun lepas dijangka selesai Ogos ini, antara lain bertujuan mewujudkan kerangka undang-undang lebih responsif dalam mengawal selia industri e-dagang dan melindungi kepentingan pengguna. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali berkata kajian itu kini berada di fasa akhir, sebelum… Continue reading Kajian semula perundangan e-dagang dijangka siap Ogos – Armizan

TUDM terus fokus pembangunan modal insan – Panglima

ALOR SETAR: Panglima Tentera Udara Jeneral Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan berharap kepimpinan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) akan terus menekankan aspek pembangunan modal insan dengan melahirkan anggota yang terlatih dan pakar dalam mengendalikan aset-aset baharu dan canggih, seiring era transformasi pertahanan ketika ini. Beliau berkata penekanan itu penting bagi meningkatkan keupayaan serta… Continue reading TUDM terus fokus pembangunan modal insan – Panglima

AADK: 559 drug offenders in Q1 2025 hold degrees, including PhDs

BUTTERWORTH: A total of 559 individuals, or 0.5 per cent, of those arrested for drug abuse in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, held bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral (PhD) degrees, while 2,323 others, or 2.1 per cent, were diploma holders, according to data from the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri… Continue reading AADK: 559 drug offenders in Q1 2025 hold degrees, including PhDs

Klang fatal shooting: “I thought it was a crow shooting operation” – shop owner

KLANG: The daily routine of the community in Taman Meru Utama came to a standstill when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunfire in front of a motorcycle shop that claimed the life of a local man yesterday (June 20). At the time of the incident, a retail shop owner, a woman who… Continue reading Klang fatal shooting: “I thought it was a crow shooting operation” – shop owner

Polis siasat elemen kongsi gelap dalam kes tembak di Meru

SHAH ALAM: Polis sedang menyiasat sama ada wujud penglibatan kongsi gelap dalam kes seorang lelaki ditemukan mati di dalam kereta dipercayai akibat ditembak berhadapan sebuah kedai motosikal di Meru, Klang semalam. Ketua Polis Daerah Klang Utara ACP S Vijaya Rao berkata setakat ini pihaknya telah memanggil beberapa individu untuk dirakam keterangan bagi membantu siasatan. “Berdasarkan… Continue reading Polis siasat elemen kongsi gelap dalam kes tembak di Meru

Ikan lumba-lumba Irrawaddy ditemukan mati tersangkut pukat pari haram

ALOR SETAR: Seekor ikan lumba-lumba Irrawaddy daripada spesies marin terancam ditemukan mati akibat tersangkut pukat pari haram ditinggalkan di perairan Kuala Kedah, semalam. Pengarah Zon Maritim Kuala Kedah Komander Maritim Noor Azreyanti Ishak berkata ikan itu ditemukan pada 11 pagi, kira-kira 1.1 batu nautika dari muara Kuala Kedah oleh pasukan Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM)… Continue reading Ikan lumba-lumba Irrawaddy ditemukan mati tersangkut pukat pari haram

Malaysia exploring new palm oil markets amidst geopolitical conflicts – Johari

KOTA BHARU: The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have disrupted export shipments to certain zones. “Malaysia currently… Continue reading Malaysia exploring new palm oil markets amidst geopolitical conflicts – Johari

Kejayaan tangkis tuntutan asing ke atas Sabah bukti kedaulatan negeri kekal utuh – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Kejayaan menangkis tuntutan asing ke atas Sabah membuktikan kedaulatan negeri ini kekal utuh di bawah Persekutuan Malaysia sekali gus memberi keyakinan serta kelegaan kepada seluruh rakyat Sabah. Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata beliau merakamkan ucapan terima kasih kepada Kerajaan Persekutuan dan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim atas komitmen mempertahankan hak… Continue reading Kejayaan tangkis tuntutan asing ke atas Sabah bukti kedaulatan negeri kekal utuh – Hajiji

311 pelajar cemerlang SPM 2024 Parlimen Sungai Buloh terima insentif

KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 311 pelajar cemerlang Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 dalam Parlimen Sungai Buloh hari ini menerima insentif berjumlah RM143,200. Ahli Parlimen Sungai Buloh Datuk Seri R Ramanan berkata inisiatif oleh Pusat Khidmat Parlimen itu dengan kerjasama Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) adalah bagi menghargai pencapaian pelajar selain meningkatkan motivasi mereka untuk terus mencapai kejayaan.… Continue reading 311 pelajar cemerlang SPM 2024 Parlimen Sungai Buloh terima insentif

Perak calls for full probe into explosions, tremors in Ipoh

IPOH: The Perak government has called on the relevant departments to conduct a thorough investigation into the explosions and tremors reported in several areas here last Wednesday. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the incident, including a similar one in October last year, had caused concern and alarm among residents. “It is time for… Continue reading Perak calls for full probe into explosions, tremors in Ipoh

Review of e-commerce laws to be completed by August – Armizan

KOTA KINABALU: The review of e-commerce legislation, which began in April last year to develop a more responsive legal framework for regulating the industry and protecting consumer interests, is expected to be completed by August. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the review is now in its final phase… Continue reading Review of e-commerce laws to be completed by August – Armizan

Bernama pair clinch title at DRB-HICOM Media Pickleball Challenge 2025

MALAYSIAN NATIONAL NEWS AGENCY (Bernama) journalists Ahmad Syabil Sultan Noordin and Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah emerged champions of the inaugural DRB-HICOM Media Pickleball Challenge 2025 held at Pickle Nation, Glenmarie, today. Competing under the name Bernama Aces, the pair outplayed 27 other teams from various media organisations to make history as the tournament’s first-ever winners.… Continue reading Bernama pair clinch title at DRB-HICOM Media Pickleball Challenge 2025

SIS Forum appeal not concerned with substantive beliefs, doctrine of Islamic faith, says Federal Court

PUTRAJAYA: The appeal by Sisters in Islam (SIS) Forum (Malaysia) does not concern the substantive beliefs in the religion of Islam, its mandates or doctrines relating to the Islamic faith but relates to the exercise of legal powers by certain state authorities, says the Federal Court in its judgment. Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan… Continue reading SIS Forum appeal not concerned with substantive beliefs, doctrine of Islamic faith, says Federal Court

UAE warns against prolonged Iran-Israel war

DUBAI: A senior United Arab Emirates official has urged a quick end to the Iran-Israel war, warning of a “difficult aftermath” if the conflict is prolonged. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the oil-rich UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the war was “setting back” the wealthy Gulf region. “The longer a war… Continue reading UAE warns against prolonged Iran-Israel war

Foreign claims dismissed, Sabah’s sovereignty remains intact – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia’s success in fending off foreign claims over Sabah reaffirms the state’s sovereignty under the Federation of Malaysia and offers assurance and relief to the people of Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He expressed gratitude to the federal government and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the government’s commitment… Continue reading Foreign claims dismissed, Sabah’s sovereignty remains intact – Hajiji