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Foreigners in Malaysia must obey laws regardless of visa status

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign nationals in Malaysia are not exempt from legal consequences, regardless of their visa status. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) stressed that strict measures will be taken against lawbreakers. He said pass cancellations, blacklisting, and deportations apply to all violators, irrespective of background. “Visa status, whether as a student, investor,… Continue reading

Sabah bincang laluan terus Sandakan-Singapura dengan Scoot

SINGAPURA: Lembaga Pelancongan Sabah (STB) bersama Tourism Malaysia sedang berbincang dengan syarikat penerbangan Scoot untuk membuka laluan terus Singapura-Sandakan. Pembantu Menteri Pelancongan Sabah Datuk Joniston Bangkuai berkata laluan ini akan mempromosikan Sabah sebagai destinasi pelancongan utama. “Sabah bukan hanya terkenal dengan Gunung Kinabalu atau Sipadan, tetapi juga Sandakan sebagai pusat alam semula jadi,“ katanya. Beliau… Continue reading

Sultan Nazrin attends Perak National Month 2025 student patriotism event

IPOH: Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak attended the state-level National Month 2025 patriotism event at the Banquet Hall of the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building. The Sultan was accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim. They were escorted by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin. Also present… Continue reading

MySalam disburses RM1.25 bil to 1.74 mil recipients since 2019

KUCHING: The national takaful protection scheme, mySalam, has disbursed RM1.25 billion in claims to 1.74 million individuals since its launch in 2019. MySalam head Syuhaib Ithnin stated that the scheme remains committed to assisting the B40 group, its primary target. “Beyond cash benefits and health protection, mySalam fosters financial awareness and risk management among low-income… Continue reading

Minister’s move to PKR draws mixed reactions

PETALING JAYA: The decision by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz to officially join PKR has divided political analysts. Some view it as a strategic boost to the party’s economic credentials ahead of the 16th general election (GE16), while others question his staying power and grassroots appeal. Universiti Malaya political… Continue reading

Faizal to guide nation’s next-gen of lethal forwards

FORMER national hockey ace Faizal Saari, 34, who officially retired from the national team in February this year, is now working on establishing his own hockey academy in the Klang Valley. When contacted by theSun, Faizal, who earned 302 caps with the Speedy Tigers, said the effort is currently underway with the help of former… Continue reading

US proposes NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine amid talks

KYIV: The US has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to NATO’s collective defence agreement but separate from the alliance. The proposal emerged during a call between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders on Saturday. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed the US suggested a security guarantee “inspired” by NATO’s… Continue reading

Barcelona cruise past nine-man Mallorca in Liga opener

BARCELONA kicked off their La Liga title defence with a comfortable 3-0 victory over nine-man Mallorca on Saturday. The visitors took an early lead after just seven minutes through Raphinha’s header from Lamine Yamal’s cross. Yamal was involved again as Ferran Torres doubled Barcelona’s advantage in the 23rd minute. Mallorca’s frustrations grew when Manu Morlanes… Continue reading

Ukrainians sceptical of Trump-Putin meeting outcomes

KYIV: Pavlo Nebroev stayed awake late into the night in Kharkiv, waiting for the press conference between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The US and Russian leaders met in Alaska to discuss Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its fourth year. From Kharkiv, a city heavily bombarded by Russian forces, the meeting appeared to… Continue reading

Pogba watches Monaco win Ligue 1 opener as Lyon secure victory

PAUL Pogba watched from the sidelines as Monaco began their Ligue 1 campaign with a 3-1 win over Le Havre. Lyon also started strongly with a 1-0 away victory at Lens, while Marseille suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Rennes. Nice, last season’s fourth-placed side, fell to a late 1-0 defeat against Toulouse at home.… Continue reading

Druze protests in Syria demand self-determination amid sectarian violence

SWEIDA: Hundreds of protesters gathered in Syria’s Druze-majority province of Sweida on Saturday, demanding the right to self-determination following last month’s deadly sectarian violence. The demonstrations came after weeks of clashes between Druze fighters and Sunni Bedouin, which escalated into broader violence involving government forces. Syrian authorities claim their intervention aimed to stop the fighting,… Continue reading

Iran policeman killed in clash with jihadists in southeast

TEHRAN: Gunmen killed a police officer during a clash with security forces in Iran’s restive southeast. The incident occurred in Sistan-Baluchistan province, known for frequent violence involving rebels, extremists, and drug traffickers. “In an exchange of fire… between Iranshahr police and armed men, one officer was wounded and another killed,“ Fars news agency reported. ISNA… Continue reading

Kane and Diaz lead Bayern to German Super Cup win over Stuttgart

BAYERN Munich secured a record 10th German Super Cup victory with a 2-1 win over Stuttgart on Saturday. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz were the heroes for Bayern, each finding the net in a hard-fought contest. The match marked the first edition of the competition renamed in honour of Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away earlier… Continue reading

Danish train crash kills one as high-speed collision hits farm truck

COPENHAGEN: Danish police confirmed an express train was moving at a relatively high speed when it collided with a farm truck, resulting in one fatality and 27 injuries. The accident occurred on Friday at a railway crossing in Bjerndrup, southwest Denmark, where both the train and truck drivers were critically injured. A 60-year-old woman lost… Continue reading

Obesity represents critical public health crisis

GOMBAK: Malaysia is facing a critical public health crisis, with more than half of the adult population living with obesity or being overweight, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said 32.6% of the population is overweight, while 21.8% suffers from obesity, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023. This… Continue reading

Libya municipal elections face security challenges amid voting delays

TRIPOLI: Hundreds of thousands of Libyans are voting in the second phase of municipal elections under heightened security measures. The elections follow delays caused by security incidents and irregularities at several polling stations. This vote is seen as a crucial test for democracy in Libya, which remains divided since the 2011 uprising. Polling is taking… Continue reading

M’sian woman links coffee to weight gain in peach tea promo

THERE is nothing wrong with promoting one’s business online, but there are ways to do so without making misleading statements. An alleged product promotion on Threads has sparked criticism after a Malaysian woman allegedly claimed that coffee contributes to weight gain in women — a statement many netizens argue is misleading and lacks scientific backing.… Continue reading

Russia launches 85 drones and missile on Ukraine after Putin-Trump talks

KYIV: Russia launched 85 attack drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, according to Kyiv officials. The assault occurred hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump concluded talks in Alaska. The high-profile meeting ended without progress toward stopping Russia’s prolonged invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s air force confirmed Moscow used an… Continue reading

Spurs and Sunderland shine in Premier League opening weekend

RICHARLISON scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur began the Thomas Frank era with a convincing 3-0 win over Burnley. The Brazilian forward opened the scoring by converting Mohammed Kudus’ cross early in the match. Richarlison doubled the lead with a spectacular bicycle kick from another Kudus delivery just after the hour mark. Brennan Johnson, the Europa… Continue reading

Sabah seen as benchmark for PH-BN unity formula

PETALING JAYA: Although Pakatan Harapan (PH) has agreed with Barisan Nasional (BN) to avoid contesting against each other in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election, it has yet to reveal who it will back as the next chief minister. Sabah PKR chief Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said negotiations between PH and BN had been concluded, but… Continue reading

Haaland scores twice as Man City thrash Wolves 4-0 in Premier League opener

MANCHESTER City made a strong statement in their Premier League opener with a dominant 4-0 win over Wolves. Erling Haaland struck twice to lead the charge at Molineux. New signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also found the net in a convincing display. Pep Guardiola’s side are determined to reclaim the title after finishing third… Continue reading

Warning against buying aged military assets

PETALING JAYA: His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim has issued a stern warning to the Defence Ministry not to repeat past mistakes in procuring used military assets that may compromise the safety of military personnel. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Parade of Rejimen Gerak Khas at Kem Iskandar in Mersing yesterday, Sultan Ibrahim… Continue reading

Perlis Connect boosts digital literacy and local entrepreneurship

PADANG BESAR: The ‘Perlis Connect’ programme was held here to expand digital literacy and empower local entrepreneurs. Organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Bernama, the event featured interactive initiatives. Key activities included an information session on international roaming services and cybersecurity under the Safe Internet Campaign (KIS). The MCMC NEXUS application… Continue reading

Selangor FC edge closer to FA Cup quarter-finals with 3-1 win

SELANGOR FC took a significant step toward the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Malaysian University (MUFT) at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium. Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim opened the scoring just four minutes into the match with a well-timed finish from Muhmmad Aliff Izwan Yuslan’s pass. Alvin Fortes extended Selangor’s lead in… Continue reading

European leaders endorse Putin-Trump-Zelensky peace summit

BRUSSELS: European leaders have voiced support for a three-way summit involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and US President Donald Trump. This comes after a recent US-Russia meeting failed to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and European Commission President… Continue reading

Melaka achieves 60.51% measles-rubella vaccination coverage in 12 days

MELAKA: A total of 60.51 per cent or 27,166 children in Melaka have received the Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunisation Activity (MRSIA) vaccination since August 4. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said 14,922 children were vaccinated in Melaka Tengah, 6,194 in Alor Gajah, and 6,050 in Jasin. The 10-week MRSIA… Continue reading

Johor Regent aids MACC in Op Sohor smuggling probe

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed receiving crucial information from Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail in its ongoing Op Sohor investigations. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated the Regent actively supports efforts to combat smuggling at national borders. “His Royal Highness Tunku Mahkota Johor has been highly cooperative and wants such illegal… Continue reading

Hannah Yeoh ucap tahniah kepada Lee Chong Wei dilantik ahli BAM

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Belia dan Sukan Hannah Yeoh mengucapkan tahniah kepada legenda badminton negara Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei atas pelantikannya sebagai Ahli Majlis Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM). Beliau berkata kehadiran semula pemenang tiga pingat perak Sukan Olimpik dalam badan induk itu sangat dinantikan sejak menjawat jawatan Menteri Belia dan Sukan pada 2022. “Saya percaya… Continue reading

William dan Kate pindah ke rumah baharu di Windsor

LONDON: Putera dan Puteri Wales, William dan Kate, akan berpindah ke kediaman baharu di Windsor, lapor PA Media/dpa. Pasangan diraja itu bersama anak-anak mereka, George, Charlotte dan Louis, akan mendiami Forest Lodge yang mempunyai lapan bilik tidur di Windsor Great Park. Jurucakap Istana Kensington berkata: “Keluarga Wales akan berpindah rumah lewat tahun ini.” Menurut akhbar… Continue reading

Perlis Connect tingkat literasi digital dan perkasa usahawan

PADANG BESAR: Penganjuran Program Perlis Connect di Padang Besar Street di sini memperluas kesedaran digital, memperkasakan pengguna serta menyokong ekosistem inovasi dan keusahawanan tempatan melalui pelbagai inisiatif dan aktiviti interaktif. Program sehari itu merupakan anjuran Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) dengan kerjasama Pertubuhan Berita Nasional Malaysia (Bernama). Menurut kenyataan bersama MCMC dan Bernama, antara… Continue reading

Yayasan Taqwa-MAIWP salur sumbangan RM50,000 naik taraf Surau Kg Chemperoh, Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Taqwa Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP) menyalurkan sumbangan bantuan bernilai RM50,000 bagi menaik taraf Surau At-Taqwa Kampung Chemperoh, Janda Baik, Pahang. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar berkata bantuan itu, akan digunakan bagi kerja-kerja pembangunan dan baik pulih surau berkenaan bagi kegunaan penduduk kampung.… Continue reading

Kelantan man gives 15,000 free Jalur Gemilang flags for National Day

GUA MUSANG: A local man has sparked nationwide admiration by distributing 15,000 free Jalur Gemilang flags to celebrate Malaysia’s 68th National Day. Mohd Rohimi Ibrahim, 55, spent approximately RM50,000 on flags, meals, and cultural activities as part of his annual patriotic initiative. His efforts aim to strengthen community spirit through the Satu Rumah Satu Jalur… Continue reading

Interim measures curb medical costs and insurance inflation in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Interim measures to control rising medical costs continue to prove effective, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. He stated that the government has introduced five key thrusts and 11 recommendations to improve medical services and tackle health insurance premium inflation over the next three years. “For example,… Continue reading

Ipoh Sentral recreational park prioritised before commercial projects

IPOH: The developer of Ipoh Sentral has been instructed to prioritise completing a recreational park before commencing commercial projects. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook emphasised this as part of the project’s first phase, expected within a year. He stated the condition aligns with Malaysia MADANI’s goal of ensuring public benefits precede private profits. “We… Continue reading

Chief justice honours late Gopal Sri Ram as legal legend

KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh honoured the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as a monumental figure in Malaysia’s judiciary. He described Sri Ram as a sharp legal mind with unshakable principles and fearless independence. “To me, he was not just a judge. He was my friend, my teacher,” Wan… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence reports 22 killed in Israeli strikes amid crisis

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli attacks killed at least 22 people on Saturday. The agency warned that intensifying strikes on Gaza City’s Zeitun neighbourhood are putting remaining residents in grave danger. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal described rapidly deteriorating conditions in Zeitun. He said residents have little to no access to… Continue reading

Selangor FC mara ke suku akhir Piala FA 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor FC melangkah ke suku akhir Piala FA selepas mengatasi Malaysian University Football Team (MUFT) 3-1 di Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya. Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim menjaringkan gol pertama pada minit keempat menerusi hantaran Muhammad Aliff Izwan Yusof. Pemain import Alvin Fortes menambah jaringan kedua pada minit ke-24 sebelum Faisal melengkapkan kedudukan 3-0… Continue reading

Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children

ANCHORAGE: U.S. President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, raised the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia in a personal letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, two White House officials said on Friday. President Trump hand-delivered the letter to Putin during their summit talks in Alaska, the officials told Reuters. Slovenian-born Melania Trump was not… Continue reading

MOH bans two cosmetic products containing harmful poisons in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revoked the notification of two cosmetic products for containing scheduled poisons. The banned products are JC Beauty Culture Radiance Renewal Serum and The Perfect Derma Cream. MOH confirmed the serum contained hydroquinone and tretinoin, while the cream had miconazole. “The notifications of the two cosmetic products have… Continue reading

Pemandu lori maut dalam letupan tangki semasa kerja kimpalan

SEREMBAN: Seorang pemandu lori maut manakala pembantu bengkel cedera ringan selepas sebuah lori tangki meletup ketika kerja kimpalan di sebuah bengkel Batu 6, Kuala Sawah, Rantau di sini hari ini. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Rantau Penolong Kanan Penguasa Bomba Kanan I Mohd Syazwan Saidy berkata pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan pada 1.23 tengah hari.… Continue reading

Rampasan kira-kira RM5 bilion hasil rasuah bukti kecekapan kerajaan Madani – PM Anwar

IPOH: Kejayaan rampasan kira-kira RM5 bilion hasil kegiatan rasuah dalam tempoh satu hingga dua tahun kebelakangan ini membuktikan kecekapan serta kesungguhan Kerajaan MADANI memerangi rasuah, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Perdana Menteri berkata kejayaan itu menjadi bukti usaha serius kerajaan di sebalik kata-kata sinis dan sindiran sesetengah pihak terhadap usaha keras dalam membanteras… Continue reading

King extends condolences to Kedah royal family

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, expressed his condolences to the Kedah Royal Family following the passing of the elder sister of the Sultan of Kedah. “Condolences to the entire Kedah Royal Family on the passing of YTM Datuk Seri Tunku Sakinah Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, elder sister of His Royal Highness the… Continue reading

Butterworth water disruption affects 5,000 accounts on Tuesday

BUTTERWORTH: A total of 5,049 consumer accounts in the Jalan Lingkaran Luar area will experience scheduled water supply disruptions on Tuesday. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) stated the disruption will last from 10 am to 3 pm. The shutdown is necessary for valve simulation work involving a 450 mm valve in the area. Affected… Continue reading

Police and MCMC track TikTok user over fake Zara Qairina post-mortem claims

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are tracking a TikTok user who falsely claimed to be a surgeon involved in the post-mortem of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that the individual falsely asserted his presence during the procedure on Aug 10. The… Continue reading

Ketua Hakim Negara kenang jasa ikon perundangan mendiang Gopal Sri Ram

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Hakim Negara Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh hari ini menzahirkan penghargaan tulus terhadap mendiang Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, menyifatkan bekas Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan itu sebagai tokoh besar dalam landskap perundangan negara. Beliau menggambarkan mendiang sebagai insan ketajaman minda, berprinsip teguh serta berpegang pada kebebasan kehakiman tanpa gentar. “Secara peribadi, beliau… Continue reading

Gangguan bekalan air di Butterworth dan Balik Pulau 16 Ogos

GEORGE TOWN: Sebanyak 5,049 akaun pengguna di kawasan Jalan Lingkaran Luar Butterworth akan mengalami gangguan bekalan air berjadual pada Selasa ini. Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) menyatakan gangguan itu berlaku dari jam 10 pagi hingga 3 petang. Ia disebabkan oleh penutupan injap 450mm bagi kerja simulasi injap di kawasan berkenaan. “Akaun pengguna yang terlibat… Continue reading

60.51% kanak-kanak di Melaka terima vaksin tambahan demam campak

MELAKA: Sebanyak 60.51 peratus atau 27,166 kanak-kanak di Melaka telah menerima suntikan vaksin menerusi Aktiviti Imunisasi Tambahan Vaksin Measles-Rubella (MR SIA), dalam tempoh 12 hari sejak 4 Ogos lepas. Exco Kesihatan, Sumber Manusia dan Perpaduan negeri Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem berkata daripada jumlah itu, sebanyak 14,922 kanak-kanak di daerah Melaka Tengah, Alor Gajah (6,194 orang)… Continue reading

Lorry driver dies in tanker explosion during welding in Seremban workshop

SEREMBAN: A lorry driver died while a workshop assistant suffered minor injuries after a tanker truck exploded during welding work in Batu 6, Kuala Sawah. Senior Assistant Fire Superintendent I Mohd Syazwan Saidy said the emergency call came in at 1:23 pm, with the 33-year-old victim found unconscious. The tanker had been at the workshop… Continue reading

Defence ministry expands G2G MoUs to curb middlemen in asset procurement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is enhancing international cooperation through Government-to-Government (G2G) Memorandums of Understanding for defence procurement. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated this approach eliminates intermediaries in acquiring national defence assets. “The MADANI government remains consistent in its efforts to improve governance and ensure transparency, including in purchases of national defence assets,”… Continue reading

KMJG 2025 convoy tours KL constituencies with strong public support

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) 2025 convoy for Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya wrapped up its tour of three parliamentary constituencies today. Public enthusiasm was evident as crowds gathered to welcome the convoy and receive the Jalur Gemilang flags. Lt Col (PA) Sabarudin Yeop Hamzah, Director Associate of JAPEN WPKLP, highlighted the overwhelming… Continue reading